Tara & John's Wedding

HOW DID YOU MEET?
We met online almost 20 years ago, and it only took that long of our being friends to realize we were perfect for each other the whole time.   They always say you find love when you stop looking.  I stopped, he stopped, and we realized we were in love with each other the entire time.


WHY ARE WE ASKING FOR HELP?
I have been suffering from Crohn's Disease since I was about 7 or 8 years old.  Then, when I was 28, I ended up with advanced stage 4 carcinoid cancer found in my intestines.  I had to have two surgeries, and I'm still due for more follow ups, as it has entered my lymph nodes.   I just found this out recently, and I'm waiting to find out if I need to start Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy.  The medical bills I have are out of control, and that is why I am here asking for some help.  

Unfortunately, at the time of first finding out about the cancer, I did not have good medical insurance and my bills are still way over $50,000 that I just don't have.  After all this, I had an accident in my home and hurt my lower back to the point where I now have 6 screws and 2 rods in my back that leave me in constant pain. 

At the time this was all going on, I was engaged to someone else and my mother had paid for a wedding (literally everything for 150 people!) and then I was told by my ex that "I didn't realize how much more sickness there would be than health."  Ouch.  So my mom is out the money, and I don't want to ask her for any more so I'm trying to raise some funds to pay for a very small wedding on my own.  

I'm planning for 2016, afternoon wedding, not too many people - so it will be mostly family.  I'll even keep everyone here updated on my plans with photos and any new plans made.  So, that is my story.  Please help us out if you can, anything counts!  John has a son from a previous marriage, so he is also included in everything.  

Both John and I are disabled - me for my back and John for being a severe type 2 Bipolar that only lives day to day with medication.  We have a very limited income (especially with a teenager!) and are trying everything we can to make this a beautiful day on an extremely tight budget.  

I love this man with everything I have, and I so want us to have a special day to remember.  I don't expect to hit the $5,000 - but anything we do get is MUCH appreciated.


WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO WITH THE MONEY?
I obviously need a cheap dress.  Most of the expenses are going towards a rental hall and food and some small flowers.  Whatever is left over will be going towards medical bills.  So thanks for that, too!


WHY SHOULD I HELP?  

 Unfortunately, half of our friends won't be invited because we are trying to do a very small, afternoon wedding.  Just want to keep it small and intimate.  Photos will be posted before, and after to keep YOU abreast of our decisions.  


Thank you in advance for all of your help!

Tara, John and Hunter <3