August 3rd, 2025 is the day my Father Michael Shawn Peabody’s life changed. After being admitted and discharged from multiple hospitals, first one being Advocate Sherman who chose to give him lack of care and pretty much sent him home to die. After having a hospital follow up with his primary Doctor, his Doctor took the matter in his own hands and put my Dads health as a high priority and took care of it right away. Outside his business hours of his practice, his Doctor made multiple personal phone calls to hospitals with high rank specialists to make sure he would finally get the care he desperately needed. His Doctor spoke to Central DuPage Hospital personally regarding my Dads situation. On August 23rd, he was admitted there and from the jump was cared for in a way that any individual should be treated. His health was being properly cared for in the hands of caring Health providers who did everything possible to figure out what was going on. After multiple tests performed, it was there when we were informed that my Dad will be needing a liver transplant within a couple of months. On top of that, we were also informed that he was diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease in his heart which means he’ll also have to undergo heart surgery as well. To put a damper on this unexpected news, my parents were also informed that my Dads career as a Welder that he’s been loyal and passionate about for 25+ years will have to unfortunately come to an end. The news shocked us all and as much as we’re staying positive, praying to the Lord every single second of every day, I would be lying if I said this hasn’t been a roller coaster of emotions. As of right now, my Mom is trying to get him onto emergency disability all while still having to work her job as much as she can since she is the holder of their Health Insurance. As of September 4th, my Dad has been admitted at Northwestern in downtown Chicago. That morning, they were ready to head out for their first meeting with the transplant team and my Mom’s car wouldn’t start. Now, her car will need to get fixed. My dads truck is also not as reliable to transport back and forth, especially long distance. So, between her trips to downtown, the price in gas, parking, etc.. the stress keeps piling up. As of now, they only have one income coming in and the thought of the possibility of losing all they worked hard for has added more stress and fear. During my hardship, my parents did all they could to make sure I had security in all aspects, especially financially. I am returning the favor as much as I am able and after seeing the utmost support they’ve received from the start, I made this to make it somewhat easier for the ones who’ve offered or asked how to help. We obviously don’t expect donations. But if you’re willing, anything would help even if it’s $1. We ask if you’re able to share and spread my Dads story and to continue giving the support we’ve so gratefully appreciated for. With my Mom being home alone right now, I ask if anyone would be willing with the kindness of their heart check up on her and see if she needs help with the simply things, etc.. No matter the amount of times I’ve offered, her big heart wants me to continue focusing on my healing as well. My parents have been blessed with such fantastic neighbors who’ll now be taking care of their lawn for them and anything else she’ll need that’s close to home. As their daughter, I need to make sure they’re being taken care of at any possible angle which brings me to say thank you for all who stepped up when my Mom reached out for help getting her back and forth to work safely. My parents always raised me to be there for others no matter the circumstance, to always try to pay it forward and to show respect where it’s deserved. As strong as they are, I can’t even imagine what they’re going through. As of today, there is no new update regarding my Dads situation nor what the future will hold. But by the Grace of God, I’ve prayed that our future will be my Dad coming home to us. Where he’ll continue being the best Husband, Father and Papa he’s always been and following the long road to recovery with the strength he’s forever carried with him. Thank you all so much for everything ❤️ God Bless.

** If you would like to donate and choose to do so directly to My Mother, she only has Zelle which is under her telephone number. However, I have Zelle and Venmo as options, in which I’d transfer all donations to her.

Please reach out to me if you do not have her number, address, etc or if you have any questions at all.**

Thank you all again.

Much love,

The Peabody Family ❤️