My name is Kevin and I have always had a hard time asking for help. At this point in time I'm backed into a corner and have no choice but to for the sake of my family. It's been a rough year between me having a heart attack and my health has changed tremendously since my heart attack to the point I've missed ALOT of work and recently my job maybe at risk soon. I've always been a hard worker and had more than 1 job. Working 10-14 hour days im the medical field and construction. I injured my back 20 years ago and have fought to stay working through the pain and tried physically to work 6 days a week. In the past (roughly 9 year) I had the unfortunate event of requiring back surgery it couldn't be held off any longer so in my lower lumber L5-L1 collapsed onto each other causing severe pain weakness and made me not able physically take care of myself for months. 18 hours, couple titanium rods, bunch of screws, and 7 months later I was back up moving around better taking care of myself and back working FT. I recovered the best I could and continue to try my best but I'm at the point now that physically my body wont allow me to maintain work like I have in the past to make money. I'm currently under my doctor's care treating me for pain, arthritis, heart issues, and multiple other health issues that will progress to getting worse as I get older. We are looking into more options for future prognosis to ensure hopefully I can either get situated in a less physical demanding job but my Dr is suggesting disability (SS) but my pride and ego is hindering me from doing that so if I could get help financially to get my bill's and rent paid until I can get back on my feet for work and my family would be fordver grateful. My wife and 3 kids are my entire world and I havent had any issues providing up until this year so it's a new world for me and its tearing me up inside but hopefully theres support through this post/fundraiser. I'm not lazy or trying to take advantage of anyones kindness I'm merely posting this trying to get alittle relief. Not providing for my family and becoming a failure is not an option for me. So please help anyway you can and somehow I will pass along a blessing to help to someone else when I can. I put a $5000 goal just needing help but the only goal I have is making sure my family has a home heat food and taken care of until my dr and my family can get a plan together of the next step. Thank you!