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carterfamily

Need help supporting families special needs

Name:

Amy Carter

Location:

North Carolina

Country:

United States

My Birthday:

March 12

Occupation:

disabled homemaker/volunteer

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My URL: http://www.microgiving.com/profile/carterfamily

Offline | Member Since: 11/03/09 | Login Count: 86 | Profile Views: 5685 | Last Login: 03/14/12

Biography

My name is Amy Carter. I am the wife of a US Marine, James Carter. We are currently stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. We have two children, Dusty (son) is 16yrs old and is a special needs child. Kayla (daughter) is 15yrs old and has anemia . Dusty was born with multiple medical issues. Seizures, microcephaly, an immune system disorder (inability to produce one of the two immune system antibodies). In 60 yrs of research at Duke they had never seen anyone that was not able to produce that certain antibody. So they did not know what to tell me. He gets sick pretty easy. He has had meningitis once and strep throat probably 40 times in his lifetime. When we get the cold it is like the flu to him. Over the summer he somehow got salmonella. When he did he started having seizures on Thurs/Fri and did not stop till Tuesday. One of the seizures hit the part of the brain that regulates body temps. His went down too low and the ICU team acted quickly. While there they did a lot of tests on him. On a MRI they found that the back of his brain was compressed against his brain stem. They need to fix that by way of brain surgery at Duke University in Durham NC. Duke is over 3 hours away. They also think he may have MS.
I also have multiple medical issues. I have had 17 surgeries since 1992. I broke my spine in 2005. That was due to a severe case of degenerative disc disease that I was diagnosed with. In 1999, at the age of 26, I had the spine of an 80yr old woman. When I broke it they had to perform surgery in order to fix it. Otherwise I would have paralyzed myself very easily. I even surprised them by not having more issues when I broke it. I have had 7 mini-strokes; heart stopped 5 times, cancer 3 times, developing diabetes 2 yrs ago and more. On Sept 1 2009, our wedding anniversary, I was told by my doctor that I may have cancer again. She was convinced I do have it. She is currently running tests on me for more information. Myself and my son already go to numerous doctors appts each month and now to add the new issues we will be going even more. We also recently found out that our daughters anemia has gotten worse.
Our problem is that we currently have one running vehicle that is a SUV. My husband has a 91 Honda CBR 600 F3 motorcycle and a 93 Nissan 240. But they are not running. The car needs a motor in it. He has been trying to work on the motorcycle but because of financial issues he has not been able to finish it.
That is a problem because we have a lot of medical appts to go to, surgeries, tests and so on because of our medical issues. With him having to use our only vehicle to go to work it has costed us over $400 a month in gas and we have not been able to afford for us to get to our appointments.
My husband and I both have been a victim of identity theft. As a result, our auto insurance sky rocketed. It went from about $75 a month to over $400 a month. We have been trying to fix that issue but ran into a road block. We have even got the citations in question fingerprinted. They found no fingerprints at all. That did not help. Now the courts in Florida say my husband must first pay a fee for a case to be opened in court. Then try to prove to a judge that the tickets are not his. So you see any extra expense is just not in our budget. We need help getting the car fixed for several reasons. We cannot afford to get either one of them fixed them right now.
We really need some type of help with this. I really hope that someone is able to and willing to help us.

Update:
Between two EFMP offices, my husband's command, and his family readiness officer (as well as myself and my husband) they are trying to see if husband can be transferred to the base that is closer to home. But in the meantime we need help so we can at least put food on the table and to make sure we can get where we need to go but the gas expenses are killing us.
As well as get the car or motorcycle fixed as soon as possible so that we can get to all of our medical appointments. I still have been unable to return for more testing on the possible cancer diagnosis.

Update*** As of October 18th the doctors found two tumor/cysts inside my son's head. One is between his ear and his brain and has enzymes in it that can eat away at bone. The other is sitting on his brain stem. They have to do surgery to treat the one behind the ear. He has been put on homebound schooling because he has had an increase in seizures and has had issues with vertigo. We go to see the surgeon on Nov 23rd to set up the first surgery.
Update(Dec 2 2010)
Dusty's first surgery will be on December 13 th 2010.
My husband is set to deploy Jan/Feb 2011.

My Purpose

Only God truly knows my purpose on this earth. But if I had to state my purpose...raise my children to be all they can be and to live.

My Interests

singing, gardening, helping others, volunteering, family, children

Getting To Know Me
My Family Mother :Melinda Father: David Brother(s): Chris (passed away) Sister(s): none Other important people in my life. Name :James Relationship: husband Name : Dusty & Kayla Relationship: children Recent changes in my life : Finding out that I have a high probability of having cancer again for the 3rd tiime, finding out that son needs brain surgery and may have MS. Daughters anemia getting worse. Husbands possible deployment to Afganistan or Iraq. Car ''dying'' on me. death of my father in law and brother two months apart. Husband getting transferred to another base that takes him over an hour to get to everyday. Favorite board game monopoly What is most important thing in your life? My family. Pick five words that describe yourself : outgoing, caring, nurturing, friendly, kind, faithful, loyal, respectful Can you juggle ? No What is your favorite day? Sunday What is your favorite season? fall/spring What is your favorite meal? collard greens, chef salad, chicken, cornbread You can make them a meal. What time do you wake up in the morning? 4:30-5:00am If you could have one super power, what would it be? a healer Comedy or Horror? Horror If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? In the country anywhere in NC What is your greatest ambition? to be a professional singer Who is the person from you past you wish you could go back and talk to? Chris, my brother who passed in 2007 What characteristics do you think you've inherited from your parents? thinking with my heart/caring, open-minded, eager to learn, intelligence What do you never leave home without? my cell phone and military id Who would you most like to meet? maya angelou, tyler perry If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? payoff my parents mortage, help others in need, invest, build us a home with equipment for our special needs son What is the most embarrassing thing youve ever done? got caught climbing over a fence with prom date to go swimming in pool, dropped out of high school near end of 11th grade yr Hobbies and Talents : got awards for singing. I sang all through school, singing is my hobby/talent. love gardening List achievements and any future educational plans : graduated high school, finish college degree that I started 3x., get my daughter through college with a degree.

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my daughter

my mom and brother, 1969

Dusty, Kayla and our godson Jacob

daughter's birthday pictures done by a fellow marine wife

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God will follow you everywhere you go

Posted on Fri 8 Jan, 01:41 am

Thank God he follows us everywhere we go. My son was recently hospitalized for multiple seizures. I am due for a surgical procedure on Janurary 28th 2010. I know he will be in the hands of the doctors and nurses. I thank God that my husbands fellow brothters and sisters returned home safely from Iraq and now pray for the thousands going to Afganistan to protect us. I it a shame was military families at home have to endure while their loved ones are deployed. People do not realize the sacrifice our military familes make each and everyday to protect our nation. I wish there were more supporters ..I mean even if someone does not agree with the war they could at the least support our military servicemen and women overseas fighting and putting their lives on the line for our freedom,proctection and lives. I think they should be rewarded with more than they are to do what they do. Granted they volunteered to do what they do. They all deserve more. Yes, I may be bias because I am a m >>>

Requests History

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Disabled

November 3, 2009

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Description: We have both had identity theft which made our vehicle insurance go from 0pt to 8pts. Costing us $400+ a month. We are constantly going to doctors appointments and emergency rooms. I am unable to work due to my health issues on top of the numerous appointments for me and my children. With son's issues I have to be ready to move when something happens. He also has mental retardation.

My progress:

This is a short term need assistance request .

My message:

Supporting Documentation: carterfamily has the following documentation

Progress:

$ (0%)

Still needed: $1500


Request was active: 561 days

Request created: Nov 3rd, 2009 \| Request views: N/A \| Request modified 1 time(s) \| Last modified: Nov 3rd, 2009

carterfamily's Request

Loss of Vehicle
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Who I am:
We are a military family. I am the mother of two chilren. One of them is a special needs child and the other suffers from anemia.

What I need and what brought me to MicroGiving:
We either need money to pay the mechanic to put a motor in the car OR can donate a vehicle (or know someone that can).

My circumstance and my need for help:
Due to my health issues and special needs child I am unable to hold down a job. Our vehicle needs a motor.

Any Supports other than Microgiving:
We have even contacted local service centers/mechanic shops to see if they could volunteer their services but no one has been willing to help.

Donor	Amount	Date
armand spaziano	$ 20.00	Dec 03 '10
Cris Justis	$ 50.00	Dec 03 '10
Cris Justis	$ 50.00	Dec 02 '10
Patricia Rodolff	$ 25.00	Nov 25 '10
Dorette Landis	$ 20.00	Nov 08 '10
Kerry Thompson	$ 100.00	Oct 24 '10
Patricia Rodolff	$ 100.00	Oct 24 '10
Anonymous	$ 9.41	Jan 21 '10
John	$ 75.00	Jan 16 '10
John	$ 25.00	Jan 16 '10

Goal

$1500.00

32%

$474.41

This is a long term need assistance request .

Request active for: 348 days
Request created: Dec 2nd, 2009

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My Comments

jessie

Oct 11, 2011 04:52:55

"We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them
as impossible."

~C. Malesherbes~

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished
by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at
all."

~Dale Carnegie~

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and sings
it back to you when you have forgotten how it goes." - Source
Unknown

A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick
boxing. (not a clue!)

Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked too but if you press
the wrong button you'll be disconnected! (not a clue!)

"We were given: Two hands to hold. Two legs to walk. Two eyes to
see. Two ears to listen. But why only one heart? Because the other was
given to someone else. For us to find." - Source Unknown

HAVE A BLESSED DAY

HUGS AND SMILES THE CARTERS

please share my fundraiser
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jessie

Sep 23, 2011 15:26:54

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have
within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for
the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman

Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every
dream precedes the goal.
Pamela Vaull Starr

The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or
even heard, but must be felt with the heart.
       - Helen Keller

Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
       - John Heywood, sixteenth-century English poet
I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed,
you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there" and
it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you.

have a blessed day the carters

carterfamily

May 23, 2011 21:12:12

Hello friends, I truly hope people are getting their needs met. Since
my last post we have gone through the tornado that hit Jacksonville NC
on APril 16th and my husband is currently deployed overseas.

Ada Son	Jan 20, 2011 19:22:21
I am glad to see that you are getting the help you much need on here hope everything contiues to grow for you and your family

Vicki	Jan 17, 2011 22:39:05
Hello! If you need a hand promoting your fundraiser please stop by the forum with your link! I'd love to help! :)

jessie	Jan 11, 2011 10:57:14
hi carter family im new just browsing

Shannon	Jan 06, 2011 18:33:44
Looks like you are on your way. I am so glad that you have people helping you out. I will post your request on my Facebook page.

carterfamily	Dec 29, 2010 22:52:07
Thank you Pamela, we can give it a try and see what happens, Have a Blessed Holiday Season!

Pamela

Dec 29, 2010 20:53:54

I found two places in NC that provide free or low cost cars.  I do not
live in NC so I have no experience with them but it's worth a shot.

Work and Ride Program, Catawba County Work First Plan, Catawba County
Department of Social Services, PO Box 669, Newton, Nc. 28601 phone
1-828-326-5625

Wheelz to work, forsyth county nc 336-727-8311

Good luck

Amy, Joe, and our soon to be born little girl!	Dec 20, 2010 22:15:27
Thank you for the welcoming wishes! We wish you and yours good spirits as well!

suedibelka	Dec 07, 2010 14:29:46
Why Thank you and the same to you and your family!:)

janice	Dec 06, 2010 15:50:06
thanks so much and i hope your holidays are good

janice	Dec 06, 2010 15:50:03
thanks so much and i hope your holidays are good

carterfamily	Dec 03, 2010 21:20:10
thank you for donating, you are wonderful!!

simante	Dec 03, 2010 20:29:40
hello Carterfamilly

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