Digging out of our Cancer disaster
My story was too long and seemed overwhelming when read. So the bottom line is we are in dire straights and have 5 months to work on making changes so life is more secure both health wise and financially. I know no one can buy a house or a mortgage. I'm not asking for anyone person or persons for that. I am asking for folks to contribute in an ongoing basis so we can reach an amount that gives us space to make the move to a stable living situation and start to wipe out the thousands in bills. To be honest this is a scary situation as we have no resources if something happens. That's why I am reaching out to folks.Shared Pain is LessenedShared Joy is IncreasedHelp where you can.
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No posts for several months. It's hard to know what to post cause this Cancer has become a significant part of who I am. It's there. I feel everyday. Hell I feel it each time I move. From here, writing a post, would be like telling about how I trimmed my toenails. Not very interesting. Much as life is at this point.
Donations have helped take the edge off many of our bills. My life is so exciting, knocking off balances is worthy of celebration! Your care and generosity has been the major part of being able to do that.
I did make my first trip in several years - by self!!! - driving to Silver City, NM., where we finally laid to rest my Mother's and brothers ashes. Their funerals were several years ago. They were cremated and then carried in beautiful urns by my sister Katharine. She had been the keeper of the ashes as well as the guiding light through the many steps of getting them to their last stop on the way to whatever is next.
June 25 is my bone marrow transplant birthday. It's called a birthday since your immune system and all it does is wiped out is like starting over. I've had to get all my childhood shots etc. and immune system has been totally replaced though less formidable than it was. Hence all the drugs I will be on till ????
At the start of GoFundMe, the goal was 15k. Split into 3 categories. First, medical expenses and bills. 2nd, see family. 3rd, try and ramp up photography from where it was interrupted. Primarily, bills and family led the list. These have been satisfied though never finished. I have been trying to figure out the photography thing. Doing this gives me purpose, though it may be a fools errand. My energy level has yet to reach my brain level and starting to be a "photographer" again requires long term energy. As well our monthly income just covers our outgo. So finding a funding source for that remains. Which was the originals reason for GoFundMe.
I have been debating about closing out GoFundMe on my BMT 4yr anniversary. Reason being that's the average length - or one of the stats of survival for Multiple Myeloma - used to declare victory. I am there, but it's a lifelong complication.
So, I am leaving this open. And at same time thanking all who made this possible.
Peace and Grace
Sam & Deborah
Donations have helped take the edge off many of our bills. My life is so exciting, knocking off balances is worthy of celebration! Your care and generosity has been the major part of being able to do that.
I did make my first trip in several years - by self!!! - driving to Silver City, NM., where we finally laid to rest my Mother's and brothers ashes. Their funerals were several years ago. They were cremated and then carried in beautiful urns by my sister Katharine. She had been the keeper of the ashes as well as the guiding light through the many steps of getting them to their last stop on the way to whatever is next.
June 25 is my bone marrow transplant birthday. It's called a birthday since your immune system and all it does is wiped out is like starting over. I've had to get all my childhood shots etc. and immune system has been totally replaced though less formidable than it was. Hence all the drugs I will be on till ????
At the start of GoFundMe, the goal was 15k. Split into 3 categories. First, medical expenses and bills. 2nd, see family. 3rd, try and ramp up photography from where it was interrupted. Primarily, bills and family led the list. These have been satisfied though never finished. I have been trying to figure out the photography thing. Doing this gives me purpose, though it may be a fools errand. My energy level has yet to reach my brain level and starting to be a "photographer" again requires long term energy. As well our monthly income just covers our outgo. So finding a funding source for that remains. Which was the originals reason for GoFundMe.
I have been debating about closing out GoFundMe on my BMT 4yr anniversary. Reason being that's the average length - or one of the stats of survival for Multiple Myeloma - used to declare victory. I am there, but it's a lifelong complication.
So, I am leaving this open. And at same time thanking all who made this possible.
Peace and Grace
Sam & Deborah
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