Hello, my name is Tammy. Some of you know that I lost my mom in April 2020 unexpectedly to pneumonia. Six months later, my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had to undergo radiation. Once he finished that, he was then diagnosed with lung, bone, and skin cancer. He was on oxygen 24/7 and did three types of infusions and a shot to try and beat this horrible illness. Dad fought really hard; he was used to fighting since he was, in fact, a Vietnam Marine Veteran. And a proud one at that, he loved his country. He passed away on December 7, 2024. Losing your parents is not easy; actually, it's the hardest thing we've ever had to go through. Grief for them both has changed my sister and me. A piece of us went with them when they passed.

Since both of their deaths, my sister and I inherited their home, which still has a mortgage on it. To some, their home may not have been much, but to them, it was everything. My dad and I had actually started fixing the house up in 2020, and even though it's not finished, my dad was able to see some of the changes my mom wanted. Since the death of my dad, it seems as though the devil has been trying his best to take me and my family down.

I was diagnosed with lupus in 2009, and since then, I now have seven other autoimmune disorders which have already affected my eyesight, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and stomach. My doctor told me a few weeks ago that the lupus has progressed, and my orthopedic doctor informed me that the muscles in my back are getting weaker, which is why I can't walk very far without my back leaning me forward. I will be having back surgery in March.

I am not used to asking for help; I guess I get that from my mom and dad. They were always the ones who would help others, even as far as giving people their last dollar. I am in need of financial help at this time, so I can save my parents' house. It is all I have left of them. Trying to pay the bills gets pretty hard sometimes, which I know everyone is going through hard times right now. And I completely understand if you can't afford to give a donation. If you can't afford a donation, then please just remember me and my family in your prayers. Just know that I appreciate you no matter what you do. This was very hard for me to do, so please don't judge me. I am doing the best I can. Thank you and God bless.