Lord knows, to say the least It's uncomfortable, embarrasing, and very awkward for me to do this. But because I need* to ask, here goes.  Several months ago my mom was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). This form of cancer is pretty progressive/ aggressive and generally travels to the brain. Survival rate as a whole is minimal.  Mom chose to fight! And I am beyond proud of her for the courage she has showed throughout this. We support her!  Following the advice of her oncologist she chose chemo & radiation. Unfortunately, her body continued to reject chemo. She was admitted & isolated in the hospital when her WBC dropped to 0.4.  Basically that means she had no immune system to fight any infection(s). Additionally, a blood transfusion was necessary when her RBC went outta wack.  When mom initially had the PET scan, a brain aneurysm was found. After completing the radiation and chemotherapy for her lung they rescanned her and found the aneurysm had doubled in size. Mom felt her best option was to elect radiation of the brain as a proactive measure. Ten weeks post treatment they did another PET scan and found the cancer had metasised to her liver. Along the way she developed BLE (bloot clots in both legs) and because of her overall health history, including having only one functioning kidney, she isn't a candidate for surgery.  My parents have been married for nearly 43 years. Dads overall health has its limitations. He has and continues to do what he is able to do. Until recently my husband and I have been taking on expenses to the best of our ability. Please understand that I am not at all complaining. My husband has been doing all he can to make ends meet. Two salaries now down to one has been extremely difficult for a family of 5. There are some inevitable actions that will be taken immediately if rent, utilities, and other financial obligations aren't met (i.e. eviction, shut-offs, etc.).  We're not able to get approved for a bank loan as my position with my employer was eliminated while out on intermittent FMLA leave to care for my parents.  Finding work with the flexability needed to care for and transport her to appointments, etc. has been difficult. At this point, unless we can meet our financial obligations...well, hardship is an understatement.  I have sold what I can and praise my husband who has and continues to do all he can to help us stay afloat.  At this point, I need to do what I hoped to never have to do.  Asking for help isn't a strong suite of mine but I see no other options. 

That being said, I need your help. Please.  I hope that I am conveying as descriptive, rather complaining.  I am not at all complaining.  These are my parents and I feel it has been a blessing that we've been able to do what we have thus far.  With some support of those near and dear to us, it has helped, but ultimately it has taken a toll on our obligations and we need $6,200 to meet them.  Moms journey remains long, but our faith is strong and I am hopeful that with the help of others we can see her through this.  From my family to yours, God bless and thank you.