A Heartfelt Update and Renewed Call for Help - URGENT!

UPDATE:

Dear friends, family, and generous supporters,

I want to start by expressing my deepest gratitude for your support and generosity over the past few months. Your contributions have been a lifeline during my health ordeal, and we are truly thankful.

Unfortunately, my health struggles have taken longer to overcome than my employer of nearly 15 years can tolerate, and I have now lost my income entirely, as I am unable to perform the physical aspects of my work. This has put my family in an even more challenging position, as I need a few months to heal and regain my strength to be able to perform more physically demanding tasks once again through physical therapy and treatments, which is improving as time passes.

I am humbly reaching out once more to ask for your support. We live check-to-check, with no reserve, so the rent and other bills coming due are an urgent and immediate challenge. Every donation, no matter the size, will help us cover essential expenses and medical costs during this critical recovery period. Your support will allow me to focus on healing without the added stress of my family's financial instability.

I am actively seeking other employment, but under these circumstances that is proving to be an arduous undertaking. In the meantime, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and generosity. With your help and God's hand on our lives, I am confident we will get back on our feet and over this hump quickly.

Thankfully,

Robert Osbourn

Original Campaign Requests:

Dear Friends,

This is very hard. I have not wanted to ask for more help, but rather do our very best to get through with the generosity we've been shown so far. Your kindness still amazes me.

We are PRESSED right now. I am no longer permitted to work for my employer of so many years due to my physical inability to perform the basic, essential functions of my job. And I have, as of this week, fully exhausted all forms of paid time off. This leaves us without income completely. I have also exhausted all efforts to request alternatives/accommodations from my employer, as it would create an "undue hardship" on them.

All of this is happening during the same period I am learning that my avascular necrosis has spread to my knees, seriously complicating things. I am also now under diagnosis by a cardiologist, as I've now had numerous cardiac episodes requiring emergency response. The cause of these episodes has not yet been determined, but I am now under full-time cardiac monitoring and have upcoming related testing, hopefully to figure things out.

As of this morning, rent, water, and electricity are paid for March. We have groceries to last a bit. However, I have multiple ongoing and upcoming medical visits, all of which require copays and other fees. As I type this, I have a current bill in front of me from just one of my healthcare providers over the past few months - it is for $3042.03. This is owed to a provider I very much need to continue to see and remain in good financial standing with. It's just one of them.

This change in our circumstances has hit us rather suddenly and leaves me now in extremely serious need of help once again. I don't want to beg, but we are legitimately going to need enough help to get through the coming weeks, as I attempt to figure out an income solution, while under the limitations of my physical condition.

There are four of us, two who have special needs. This is so difficult! I will be taking whatever steps I can right away to seek solutions to all of this, but I will absolutely need help.

Please share the link to this campaign, and please pray for us. I appreciate every moment we are in your prayers. Your kindness has been amazing. Thank you so very much.

(Original Request)

Dear friends, 

Today, I am sharing my story with you and reaching out for your help during a challenging and uncertain time. My name is Rob Osbourn. My family lives in Midlothian, TX. I have struggled to set up this campaign for fear of how it may appear. However, the struggle has become much more real and impending, so in humility I'm asking for help. 

As many of you know, I am currently facing a complex medical situation. I have been living in the most extreme daily physical pain I've ever felt for nearly two years now! I have been diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the hips, a condition that has already led to the collapse of my right hip, necessitating a hip replacement surgery (scheduled for October 2023). Unfortunately, my left hip is also deteriorating with AVN and will require replacement as well, once the right side has healed.

My medical challenges are further complicated, in that several years ago, I underwent chemotherapy that resulted in advanced neuropathy, which can be nearly debilitating on its own. In addition, there are issues with my lower spine. The combination of these medical issues has made daily life incredibly challenging and is further impacting our family's already check-to-check financial status.

During the upcoming months, I will be undergoing surgeries, physical therapy, and managing the effects of advanced neuropathy. These medical treatments and the need for time off work will strain our finances even further. I have used up all but a few days worth of PTO at work, and we have depleted all savings and have no real assets. My bride, Jacqueline stays at home to care for our autistic child (who's currently in the next room playing a medly he wrote on his piano!), limiting our income to just mine which will continue to be impacted as we go through the coming months. 

The funds raised through this campaign will be used to cover medical bills, physical therapy, living expenses, and any unforeseen emergencies that may arise during my recovery. Your generous contributions and support will provide much-needed relief during this difficult period, as we will remain responsible for our ongoing financial responsibilities, as well as the other expenses that will undoubtedly arise. 

Any size gift will be a blessing and I will be incredibly grateful for any assistance you can provide, whether it's through a donation or sharing this campaign with your network. Your kindness and compassion will make a significant impact on our journey, giving us much needed help as we navigate the difficult road ahead. 

Thank you from our family. 

With heartfelt gratitude, 

Robert Osbourn