<div>This past year has changed our entire world in ways we never expected. When my wife, Maribelle, came home after her major surgery and long hospital stay, we hoped life would slowly settle into something normal again. Instead, her recovery became a long, painful journey that has tested our strength, our patience, and our faith. She still cannot speak. She still breathes through a trach tube. Many days, even simple movement causes her throat to hurt. She cannot work, and she needs full care every single day. And yet, even in her silence, she continues to fight with a strength that amazes us.

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<div>Her body has been through more than most people will ever understand — surgeries, complications, infections, setbacks, and constant pain. Every day brings new challenges: breathing issues, discomfort, mobility struggles, and the never‑ending need for medical supplies and support. The weight on her body has been heavy, and the weight on our family has been even heavier. But through every difficult moment, we hold onto hope and thank God for every small step forward.

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<div>As a Filipino family with no disability assistance, no housing support, and no programs stepping in to help, we have been doing everything we can to keep her safe and cared for. But the truth is, this battle has grown far beyond what one family can carry alone. The medical needs, the supplies, the transportation, the emergencies, the daily care — it has all become overwhelming.

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<div>We are now at a point where the level of care my wife needs is greater than what we can provide on our own. Her long‑term stability depends on consistent medical support, specialized equipment, transportation for appointments, and the ability to keep her home environment safe and stable. These needs are real, ongoing, and essential for her to continue fighting.

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<div>That is why I created this GoFundMe. Our bills continue to grow, and her condition requires constant care and support. Every month, we struggle to keep up with medical supplies, transportation, and basic needs while she continues this long healing journey.

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<div>We are asking for prayers.  

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<div>We are asking for support.  

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<div>We are asking for help from anyone who feels led to stand with us during this difficult time.

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<div>Every donation, no matter the amount, helps us keep my wife cared for and safe. Every share helps her story reach someone who may be able to help. Every prayer becomes part of her strength.

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<div>If you are reading this, please lift my wife, Maribelle, in prayer and share her story. She is still fighting. She is still holding on. And we are doing everything we can to fight beside her with faith, love, and determination.

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<div>Her journey is far from over.  

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<div>Her battle is still unfolding.  

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<div>And we believe God is not finished with her story.

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If Pets Get Help, Why Not a Mother Fighting to Live?

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