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This is the story of Celeste. a Loving mother, step-mother, daughter, sister and wife. Celeste is a mother and step mother of three children ages 11,14, & 16 who she loves and cares for everyday. From the very first time Celeste met her soon to be step-daughter she treated her as if she were her own, and that is how she is with everyone.
Celeste is one of those people that care for others above her own needs. Celeste is an Oncology/Hospice RN but currently is working in Home Health where she feels she makes a difference seeing patients in their own homes and really getting to know them. She loves what she does and loves helping people.
Back in June of 2016 Celeste was suffering from severe headaches, body aches and unusual exhaustion so she drove herself to the ER. While at the ER they ran several tests with a conclusion that her platelets count was 3 times what normal is. She was then admitted to the Hospital for several days to run more tests.
On August 1, 2016, we were told the words nobody wants to hear. “You have Leukemia”. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia to be exact. We were told there was no cure, but recent breakthroughs provided medications that can turn a once fatal disease into a chronic illness. Celeste underwent a bone marrow biopsy the next day in order to determine what stage she was at.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a rare form of Leukemia. Celeste will have to take medication for the rest of her life. I addition to this medication having several side effects it is also expensive. Celeste will need to be on medication and if she stops it is almost guaranteed that she will become even more sick to the point of no return. There are 6 types of medication that treats CML and no one knows how long each will work.
The medication that is keeping Celeste alive has wreaked havoc throughout her system. She gets sick a lot easier, and in November, a simple cold turned into pneumonia in just 3 days. She spends many days exhausted to the point where she has little to know energy, but still has work. The medication also seems to be taking a toll on her bones and ligaments. Celeste had what most would consider a minor fall, but she was out of work for 11 days over the New Year with a sprained knee and ankle.
On January 15, one week after returning to work after her knee/ankle injury, she was playing with her son and felt a pop in her wrist. The x-rays taken the next day showed that Celeste had fractured one of the small bones in her wrist in 2 different places. Unfortunately, this meant she was unable to perform her job duties as a home health nurse and she has been out on Short term disability since then.
Between Dr’s appointments, days off for procedures, and sick days related to her diagnosis, we have exhausted all paid time off which meant she had to take 2 weeks of unpaid leave in the past 5 weeks. This, along with the minimal amount of income from short term disability, has put a significant financial stress on our family. Medical bills have been piling up, all savings have been exhausted, and I am at the point where I have to ask for help, which is not something that comes easily.
Any amount will help and I promise that all funds donated will go towards medical and living expenses.
Thank you in advance for your prayers and assistance as Celeste continues to fight the effects of this horrible disease
Tim, Erin, Memphis, Kinsley and Celeste
Celeste is one of those people that care for others above her own needs. Celeste is an Oncology/Hospice RN but currently is working in Home Health where she feels she makes a difference seeing patients in their own homes and really getting to know them. She loves what she does and loves helping people.
Back in June of 2016 Celeste was suffering from severe headaches, body aches and unusual exhaustion so she drove herself to the ER. While at the ER they ran several tests with a conclusion that her platelets count was 3 times what normal is. She was then admitted to the Hospital for several days to run more tests.
On August 1, 2016, we were told the words nobody wants to hear. “You have Leukemia”. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia to be exact. We were told there was no cure, but recent breakthroughs provided medications that can turn a once fatal disease into a chronic illness. Celeste underwent a bone marrow biopsy the next day in order to determine what stage she was at.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a rare form of Leukemia. Celeste will have to take medication for the rest of her life. I addition to this medication having several side effects it is also expensive. Celeste will need to be on medication and if she stops it is almost guaranteed that she will become even more sick to the point of no return. There are 6 types of medication that treats CML and no one knows how long each will work.
The medication that is keeping Celeste alive has wreaked havoc throughout her system. She gets sick a lot easier, and in November, a simple cold turned into pneumonia in just 3 days. She spends many days exhausted to the point where she has little to know energy, but still has work. The medication also seems to be taking a toll on her bones and ligaments. Celeste had what most would consider a minor fall, but she was out of work for 11 days over the New Year with a sprained knee and ankle.
On January 15, one week after returning to work after her knee/ankle injury, she was playing with her son and felt a pop in her wrist. The x-rays taken the next day showed that Celeste had fractured one of the small bones in her wrist in 2 different places. Unfortunately, this meant she was unable to perform her job duties as a home health nurse and she has been out on Short term disability since then.
Between Dr’s appointments, days off for procedures, and sick days related to her diagnosis, we have exhausted all paid time off which meant she had to take 2 weeks of unpaid leave in the past 5 weeks. This, along with the minimal amount of income from short term disability, has put a significant financial stress on our family. Medical bills have been piling up, all savings have been exhausted, and I am at the point where I have to ask for help, which is not something that comes easily.
Any amount will help and I promise that all funds donated will go towards medical and living expenses.
Thank you in advance for your prayers and assistance as Celeste continues to fight the effects of this horrible disease
Tim, Erin, Memphis, Kinsley and Celeste
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Tim Hughes
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Blades Corner, VA