My name is Autumn. My mom, Barbara, had a massive stroke that was treated with a thrombectomy. A catheter was inserted in her thigh and went up to her brain to remove her blood clot. She was moved to Methodist for the surgery and is now in ICU. The doctors don't know the full extent of the brain damage done, but she has complete left-sided weakness and may never walk again.

My dad and I have been by her side the entire time, but with one car, my husband having to work, and me going to school full-time, four days a week, funds are getting really tight. Anyone who meets my mom loves her. She has a good heart and I really want to be able to be by her side during this time and be able to get my dad here to see her. Anything is appreciated so much and will be used fully to support us to be able to support her. Thank you.

Update: Barbara has now underwent a craniectomy, removal of half her skull, to help relieve the swelling in her brain and is on a ventilator. Now we play the waiting game to see if the swelling will subside.