Meet my dad, Miguel Santiuste. He is in need of help. He has been struggling with his health recently and we are trying to keep high hopes that he’ll pull through. He had been in and out of the ER because of a headache. He had been misdiagnosed with a migraine, tension headache and many other versions of a headache. He began having left sided paralysis and when we went back to the hospital it was discovered that he actually had a stroke. He was treated and had many different rehab therapies to regain strength. We were told he’d be ready to be discharged and on the day he was supposed to discharge he fell into a coma. When he was rushed to the ICU it was discovered he has hydrocephalus (fluid in the brain). He suffered another stroke affecting his right side this time and has been in a medically induced coma since. He has seizure activity in his brain and is fighting for his life. Still on life support, my family and I are asking for help. My sister had her daughter the day after he went into a coma. We want so bad for my dad to come back to us to meet his first grandchild. It is such a struggle to go to one hospital and see one life fight for their own and go to another and see a life become its own. We pray for them to meet. We are asking for help. My dad would never take it but he needs it now more than ever. Keep us in our thoughts and pray for my dad. As my dad would say, “it is what it is blessings amigo”.

***UPDATE***

First and foremost, we want to thank everyone who has supported our family through this incredibly difficult time. Your prayers, donations, and kind words have meant the world to us, and we are so grateful for the love that has surrounded my dad and our family.

As many of you know, our dad has been fighting for his life since he fell into a coma seven months ago—the day before my sister gave birth. Since then, he has defied the odds time and time again. The doctors said he wouldn’t survive. They said he wouldn’t wake up, open his eyes, or be able to move or respond—but he’s done all of that. He has fought the hardest fight, and we are so proud of his strength and will to keep going.

Right now, our dad has been transitioned to hospice care. While there is a possibility he may have cancer, his body is far too fragile to undergo surgery or treatment. The focus now is keeping him comfortable, surrounded by love, and at peace. Even in hospice, we hold on to hope. This doesn’t mean the fight is over—there’s still a chance he could graduate from hospice care, and we’re praying for that miracle every day.

We are asking for continued prayers, love, and support during this time. Your generosity has helped us through so many obstacles, and we are endlessly thankful for everyone who has stood by our side.

Our dad is a true fighter, and we know he’s still fighting in his own way. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers.