Support for Dad's Medical Journey in Hawaii

As many people have been following on social media, my stepmom, stepbrother, and father took a trip of their dreams to Hawaii. Little did they know their fun adventure would turn into a winding roller-coaster of events and emotions.

My father's health hasn't been the same since he was diagnosed with Non-alcoholic Cirrhosis of the Liver. After receiving his transplant, his quality of life began to increase drastically; however, it was still not the same. During their dream vacation, Dad began to retain fluid, causing him to have difficulty breathing. This transpired into an admission on April 21st to the local hospital. Everything began as routine as we could imagine before it all hit the fan. A week after being admitted, he had a rough night of breathing and an uncontrollable nosebleed that resulted in him being intubated for 6 days. On that 6th day, we got some much-needed answers, started a round of antibiotics, and my dad woke up! Needless to say, these new antibiotics took a hard hit to his kidneys, resulting in him beginning dialysis and being unresponsive again.

This week, we begin week 3 of this roller-coaster.

If anyone has traveled to Hawaii, you know everything is marked up. Food, transportation, hotel accommodations—you name it, it's marked up. My bonus family has been by my father's side every day. This, like any unexpected expense, has taken a toll on them financially. I ask if you have anything to spare, we would greatly appreciate it. I would hate for him to have to go down this journey on his own.