Please help The Wise's

As most of you know, I have been having ALOT of neck problems since July 2014. I was diagnosed in September with Degenerative Disc Disease and three of my discs in my neck are pretty much dying and will eventually be gone. Eventually most of my discs will need to be replaced and the only way to fix this is by surgery. So there will be many surgeries in the future, especially since I am only 30. 

Wes, my husband, has had to really step up to the plate and become Mr. Mom. Because I cannot lift our son or anything really over 20 pounds. I also get tired alot and the meds really can mess with my judgement and ability to function. I am so thankful for him. But, I can tell he is worried and he is doing such a good job of trying not to make me worry, but he handles all of our finances and I can see the fear in his eyes, and it breaks my heart. 

I have tried everything you can think of to avoid surgery for three reasons: it's expensive, I want to be able to work, and I want to be with my babies. I went to two chiropractors, had two MRI's, two X-Rays, three epidural spinal injections, I see a pain counselor, I've been working out, took two doses of prescription steriods, tried pain meds, muscle relaxers, I live on nerve meds, anti inflammatory meds, and the list goes on and on. I have seen over four doctors/surgeons and have finally found one that will operate on me. 

February 19th, I go to Barnes Jewish Hospital for a pretty invasive double disc cervical neck fusion. I will have a large scar on the front of my neck and a good six weeks of healing. The first few weeks are very important that I don't get bumped, and so I will be staying at my parent's house in Bethany while Wes watches the kids. 

Wes is a great dad, but that is a lot of work for one person. I will also be an hour away from my babies and not getting to see them very much the first few weeks is something I am dealing with, and will have to just get over it if I want the surgery to be successful. 

This was our last resort. Unfortunately, we have to use it because of the constant pain I am in, and I also want to get off all of the meds. I'm sure you can imagine all of the doctor's bills, prescription bills, and now the surgery bills that will be coming up. 

I have been trying to find ways to save money and I know God has a plan for us and that we will be okay, but since January 5, I have been on short-term disability. That means, I don't receive a check for at least a month, and then when I do I have to turn around and give it right back to my school where I work just so we can keep our insurance. So, right now and for the next few months we will be living on one paycheck. 

I have a peace about the surgery, and I am learning to let go of things I cannot control. I also am learning to let go of my pride and have started asking for help. Whether it's a simple prayer, or kind thought, or a donation, or a dinner, or help with the kids while Wes has them, it would be greatly appreciated. My husband is very prideful and so am I and this was extremely hard for us to do, but I am scared financially especially right now, and I am asking and praying that somehow this will all work out. 

I appreciate you taking the time to read this and if you can just think of us in the future, we would be forever grateful. Any little thing will help. I know times are tough for everyone and everyone has their own struggles, and it doesn't do us any good to try to figure out why this is happening. I have learned to accept that. But now, I am reaching out and I am asking that you think of us please in the next few months. If you are not into prayer, than I just ask for good thoughts, but if you pray I ask that you give us wisdom, grace, patience, fast healing, faith, and humilty. Thank you again for your time and anything that you can help with. God Bless. 

Love,
Christina