Dear Reader,
The first thing I want you to know, is that if it were just me, I would not be asking for help. I am 51 years old and my elderly/sick Monther lives with me and I am supposed to be taking care of her after my father passed away in December of 2020.
Back in January I had multiple heart-attacks and underwent quad bypass surgery. There were many complications from that surgery, and even when they finally let me come home almost 2 months post-surgery, I continued to have a lot of complications.
My incision was not healing and came apart in a way and place that left me unable to take part in the cardiac rehab that I needed. I then got an infection and battled that for a long time. The open wound was not healing, and with other complications from the surgery, it left me in a high-risk situation. I went months with my incision left open, infected, and not healing. Finally, after being referred to wound care, they were able to start me on the road to healing. But meanwhile, I still could not start cardiac rehab.
Last week, I was finally released from wound care, and cleared to start cardiac rehab. However, that is a 13-week program. As of now, I am supposed to return to work this week, but my cardiologist and PCP have agreed that it is important that I start and complete the cardiac rehab program because I am still weak and struggling and need to strengthen my heart, and my body. So, they are not releasing me to return to work. In the meantime, I have exhausted my short-term disability that was at least providing me with a limited amount of my normal pay, but not nearly enough to cover my basic bills.
I have done everything I can to stay afloat, but it has been 7 months since I have received a normal paycheck, and now I do not have any more from disability coming in. I still will not be able to return to work until I complete cardiac rehab, and bills are mounting up on me. I will soon be in a VERY bad situation, and I need some help.
If you knew how hard it is for me to admit this…
I am prideful, and this is never who I have been or who I have ever wanted to be. I just do not know what else to do.
# 1: If you have any means to be able to help me in any way, with any amount just to help me cover some of my bills…I would greatly appreciate it. I am more than good on food, so that is covered. If you are able and willing to help it is very appreciated more then you could possibly know.
I want to be clear about this, I have no expectation of anyone. I know times are hard for everyone and the economy is so bad for all of us. I am just asking for those who are able, and willing to help in any capacity. Nothing is too small; everything counts at this point.
the second request I would make is this:
Thank you for taking the time to read this, to consider this, and for praying for me if you have. I do believe that God will provide a way, I just can’t see it right now.