Robin York (Ary) and Ron York’s Battle with Cancer

I have put this off as long as I can. My name is Robin York. Many of you know me as Robin Ary. I lived in the Thayer/ West Plains area until 2020 and now reside in Springfield One month ago, my best friend( husband) Ron York, of 14 years was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic colon cancer, which has spread to over half of his liver and in some bones. He is extremely sick. We knew something was making him get weaker and after six trips to the hospital, we got a diagnosis. He has a very weak heart, so surgery is not an option. He started chemo pills two weeks ago, along with immunotherapy. The oncologist said his whit count went from 44 down to 18, which is good, because 44 is critical. He can no longer walk unassisted, dress himself, bathe himself, fix himself food or drink, drive, etc. We have a two story home and six months ago we tried to get out of the contract for deed by having the owner sell the home. That never happened, despite our requests. Now, the owner is wanting us to vacate and he wants to keep the $54,000 we put down on the house. When he was first hospitalized and we heard the “C” word, I stayed the entire 10 days in the hospital with him. I have been his sole caregiver at home since his discharge. I had a very successful inhome daycare that I basically had to let go to care for my husband. His mind is 100% intact . I want him with me as long as possible. He wants to fight to see how the treatment works and isn’t ready to think about hospice at this time. Due to my daycare having to reduce to a couple kids that have alternate care when I’m not available, our finances have suffered. The co pays on his dr visits, 14 medications, procedures, etc. depleted our savings and takes nearly his whole social security check to keep the meds up. We are in desperate need of a one story rental home that is handicap accessible, so my husband can be as comfortable as possible for the time he has left. We are needing enough money to pay rent, deposit, and utilities for a few months, until we see how well the treatments work and hopefully, he will gain enough strength to take care of hisself. I have never had to ask for help before and didn’t want to have to do this. I just don’t know what else to do or where to turn. I have called all community resources and funds are depleted. I am a hard worker and have no issue working one or two jobs. However, I am unable to leave my husband more than an hour due to his weakness and dependence on me. Any financial help you can give will be much appreciated. I have always been the one to help others and always will. That’s why this is so hard. We would also like everyone to lift us up in prayer. I stay on an emotional roller coaster, but try not to show it for my husband’s sake. God Bless you all ! CANCER REALLY DOES SUCK!