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Hello all many of you may know Sherri's recent medical event that has had her in the hospital since July 2. I wanted to get the ball rolling for anyone who would like to help monetarily. Sherri was in the crital care unit for 9 days. Now she is on the acute therapy wing of the hospital. As everyone can imagine, her husband Martin is making daily trips to the hospital which is 30 minutes one way (gas) some food stops occasionally, because let's face it... sometimes hospital food.. She is currently looking at another three weeks minimum in the hospital with physical therapy. So what needs to happen for her to go home and be able to function? Home modifications. Some major so she can maneuver a wheelchair and also have bathroom renovations to meet her needs. Not to mention medical bills, supplies and equipment because we all know insurance doesn't cover it all. More than anything Sherri and her supportive husband, family and friends will always accept your prayers. She is a fighter, never giving up hope. As we all can imagine this battle is not an easy one with tough days ahead. I am including a copy of her Facebook post for better understanding:

I don't even know how to start this post. We have not been able to wrap our heads around it yet. But here goes, I am alot of meds so hope makes sense. I have been at DRH in the CCU since 7/2. I was moved yesterday to step down unit to wait for a bed in acute rehab unit where will I probably be close to a month. And praying I can go home at that point and renovations can be done by time I am discharged.

What happened? Here goes, I woke up fine that am and had both grandkids. Things were going along as usual when I suddenly felt the worst pain I have ever felt in my back and immediately lost all use of my legs. So I got my first Ambo ride at 60. I had an almost 8 hour emergency surgery that afternoon. I am completely paralyzed from my waist down. The Dr says the longer I go the more likely that this may be permanent but he won't give up hope and he is my biggest cheerleader but I also need to face reality of situation. And make appropriate plans. This will change the life of my whole family.

So I ask first and foremost for prayer for healing. There are already alot of folks praying. And I am thankful for those, please don't stop. And pray for acceptance that there is a good chance I wont walk again. I desperately want to be able to run with my grandbabies, I want to take my bucket list dream trip to Italy, and want to dance with my friends. I am facing a complete change in who I am, how I live, what I can do. Not something my family or myself are having an easy time grasping much less accepting. I need prayer for acceptance as well if this is how it is going to be. This is going to be a long, painful process physically and emotionally. Our house will need renovations so I can go home.. Just so much to deal with right now. So please when you pray remember me please. Send good thoughts and wishes.

I have so many people who want to come see me. But please don't be offended if I am not up for having people see me like this. Keep checking because may be having a day I need people. And Drs said need to focus on recovery so keep visitors light for now. Doesn't mean I don't love you and care about you be cause I do I just may be having some days visiting would be overwhelming. Martin and kids keep a check on my social media stuff. And will try and respond. Love y'all!
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    Kimberly Rumple
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    Roxboro, NC
    Sherri Thompson
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