Serving God with Cirrhosis!

Hello, my name is Steven Chenoweth.   I have been serving God for over 31 years.  I am the Pastor of the Almond Church in Gillham,  Arkansas.   My church is a small country church that is over 100 years old. This is where I have been trying to serve God for many years  but it has become more difficult due to a diagnosis of Liver Cirrhosis. 

I have Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis.  This is Cirrhosis of the Liver with an unknown cause that is NOT related to alcohol.   I have never even tasted alcohol!  Sometimes this is caused by a medication,  an infection  or fatty liver disease but the  cause is unknown .  My body hid any warning signs that could have prepared me for this devastating diagnosis.  I was told , at first, that I had cancer!  I was terrified!!  Then during surgery the doctor discovered that my liver was in a lot of trouble.  My spleen was removed which compromised my immune system.   I am very blessed to not have cancer but I am at an increased risk of developing liver cancer.

Caring for others has ALWAYS  been my passion!!  Unfortunately I find myself being the one in need.  I have many doctors appointments and due to living in a rural area it is usually quite a drive!!  I unfortunately,  can no longer drive myself and am dependent upon others to take me wherever I need to go.  (I do not qualify to ride the medical van or the senior citizens van.)  

I am trying to raise funds to cover my travel and medical expenses  but ultimately I am hoping to feel more like myself again by serving God through helping others!!!  Any extra funds that I receive I hope to use to help other people in need!!  I will continue to serve God to the best of my ability!!

I am asking you to donate, if you can!  Share my story, if you can't donate and always keep FAITH IN GOD!!!!!

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!!