Gotta Have Heart ❤️

Kenneth, my hubby and the father of our six amazing kiddos, has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. As of today there is no cure. His heart has swollen and his main artery is 43% clogged and his most recent stress test showed he's now in the last and final stages of his disease. He recently had surgery to put a defibrillator in so that If/when his heart suddenly stops it will start back up long enough for me to get him to a hospital. He was taken off work in July and we have applied for disability but they are not in any hurry to help us. We have completely depleted our savings cashed in our 401K, sold our house. and live day to day from the money I make from my small Housekeeping business. We have already spent over $20,000 in medical bills and have about the same or more piling up And more bills are added daily. He is now on 12 different medications and they're very expensive as well even with the prescription discount cards. We went In for his regular yearly check up with the cardiologist a week ago and he was scheduled for emergency surgery the next day. The hospital has been very nice or is working out payments with us and we are to the point in our lives that we just need help. As a wife and a mother I will do whatever I have to do to save my husband's life, as I'm sure any wife would do. After the surgery kenneth developed a hematoma surrounding the implant so we will be going back in to have surgery again and inserting a new defibrillator and i'm pray he doesnt get an infection because they will be opening up a fresh wound which the doctor described as "assault to injury". I am always here if you would like to talk, ask questions, or to share your stories with me. We appreciate each and every one of you and I ask if you can please share our story, pray for us, and help me save our family! Thank you for your time and love!
-Misty


**original description from 11/15**
Hi friends! We were asked to make a page so our friends & family can help us.. So here it is.
Kenneth was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It is the disease that is responsible for instant cardiac death. As scary as it is the silver lining is that we know about the disease BEFORE his heart stopped and not AFTER. This disease is hereditary as well so we have an appointment to have our 4 biological kiddos tested as well, so we may be able to save their lives as well. We've spent close to $4000 already on medical co-pays, tests & labs so our savings is completely gone and every credit card is maxed out. I've asked my friends & family for any items they may not want so I can sell them on the FB garage sale sites or to allow me to come clean their homes to make money for our family. This week alone we've received over $8,000 in medical bills that is our part of the bill. They must be paid because he will need to continue to use these facilities in the future for this ongoing medical treatment.
Most of you know Kenneth know he's a very private person and he has too much pride to ask for help. He's an amazing husband and father to all 6 of our kids and goes to work every day sick or hurting to support our big-little family. However, the amount of time he's taken off lately plus the co-pays and added stress of bills getting behind, we just need help. We are completely underwater and don't see that changing any time soon the way these bills keep coming in. If you can help, thank you so much, I will be ever so thankful, and repay each and every person in some way. If you can not help, please pray for our family. The power of prayer is a magical thing and it's saved our family more than once. Thank you to everyone who has already offered donations to us. We couldn't be more grateful. Love you all so much.
Misty