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My Family Health Crisis

Name:

Rebecca

Location:

Fredonia, New York

Country:

United States

My Birthday:

November 15

Occupation:

Domestic Engineer

Religion:

Christian - other

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

Offline | Member Since: 09/20/08 | Login Count: 10 | Profile Views: 1069 | Last Login: 11/06/09

Biography

Update: I attached documents of my oldest daughter's medical reports. As soon as I can locate my other daughter's and my reports as well as any other important docutments, I will post them.

A few weeks ago, I found out that my youngest daughter has to have the same heart surgery that my middle daughter did in 2004. My middle daughter was born dead, revived 4 times, intubated and rushed to Children's Hopsital of Buffalo where she was diagnosed with a left occipital skull fracture(from forceps), cephalahematoma and subarachnoid hemorrhage(from vacuum), meconium aspiration syndrome, sepsis, jaundice and a transient heart murmur. She has permanent lung damage, digestive issues and a speech impediment but it could have been worse. The doctor later lost his license due to a drug and alcohol problem and after two years of lawyers researching my case, we were told there wasn't enough evidence to sue.

If that isn't bad enough, my oldest daughter who was stuck in my cervix for 40 hours before she was born emergency csection has autism, epilepsy, adhd, brown syndrome in her left eye, an inferior oblique palsy in her right eye, a sleep disorder caused by her seizures and severe allergies to things like oak trees, grass, animals, etc. She goes to behavioral therapy once a week and sees a psychiatrist and has pullout services and an iep in school.

Now for the topper, in 2004, I was working, going to college and breastfeeding my youngest daughter. All of a sudden I became deathly ill with severe pain attacks that came and went for six months until I had an emergency total abdominal hysterectomy which revealed an enlarged,tipped uterus that was sitting on the sacrum of my spine because of adhesions from previous surgeries, a thickened endometrium, precancerous cells, a septated uterus and a deformed cervix. I wish I could say it was all over but it wasn't. Although the abdominal pain was gone, I began to develop very strange symptoms and was so weak I had to use a cane and occasionally a wheelchair. I was tested for RA, MS and a few other things but all was inconclusive so they diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia. I still wasn't getting better despite all kinds of treatments and changes in my diet and lifestyle.

By than my life was turned completely upside down. My boyfriend lost a very good job to take care of the kids and I. I had to quit working and going to college. We already had medical bills from my my middle daughter's birth trauma and ongoing medical care. So what do you do? You start asking for help. Except still to this day, I have been unsuccessful in getting help. My family lives in an old two bedroom mobile home that is falling apart and possibly making us ill but we can't afford to move because we own it and only have to pay lot rent and utilities. Only problem is we are only living off of my oldest's ssi and my boyfriend's part time newspaper route. We are constantly begging and borrowing to get our children and myself to all of our appointments.

I desperately want to give my 3 girls what they deserve but I just don't know how. I have contacted Extreme Makeover Home Edition and I am praying they come through. I also contacted my local chapter of Habitat for Humanity but because we are a small rural community, they couldn't help us. We have bad credit too and that has adversely affected more than I ever knew could.

Well God bless you if you read my story. Even if you can't help us financially please keep us in your prayers. Also, if you feel uncomfortable making a donation, please consider helping us with other things like birthday/christmas presents, clothing, etc. Thank you and God bless you.

My Purpose

I am sharing very personal aspects of my life in order to get some help for my family.

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Getting To Know Me
My Family Mother :Sheryl Father: Charles Brother(s): Charlie Sister(s): Shannon Other important people in my life. Name :Kristin Relationship: Friend Name : Jenny Relationship: Friend Recent changes in my life : A few weeks ago, I found out that my youngest daughter had to have heart surgery. My mother just had breast cancer surgery and now my only sister who has been ill all her life has to have back surgery and other testing because she is having digestive and endocrinologic problems. Favorite board game na What is most important thing in your life? My three girls Pick five words that describe yourself : honest,loyal,perservering, Can you juggle ? No What is your favorite day? New Years Day What is your favorite season? Summer What is your favorite meal? Boiled Dinner with Ham, Cabbage and Potatoes What time do you wake up in the morning? 5:30am If you could have one super power, what would it be? strength Comedy or Horror? Comedy If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? In Chautauqua County, New York What is your greatest ambition? To become a surgeon Who is the person from you past you wish you could go back and talk to? My grandfather What characteristics do you think you've inherited from your parents? Stubborness, Beauty, Sensitivity What do you never leave home without? My purse Who would you most like to meet? God If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? Give my family a chance to utilitze their full potential. What is the most embarrassing thing youve ever done? Peed my pants at the roller rink because I forgot to pull my pants down and I sat on the seat. However, I had black jeans on and no one noticed and I was still embarassed. Hobbies and Talents : Most Organized, Track, Swimming, Drama Club, Tutoring, Spanish Club, German Club, Art Club, Acapella, Co Facilitator of a Wellness Group, Researching, Reading, Gardening, Cooking, Advocating for Rights of the Disabled, Nature, Pets, Recycling, Crafts List achievements and any future educational plans : My IQ is 155 and I don't want to waste it because I have been ill for the past 4 years. I still want to be a doctor and at one time which I am still considering, I wanted to be a surgeon. There has to be an answer and I know it will come in God's time.

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My girls this summer

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September 22, 2008

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Description: My family is having a health crisis and despite my numerous attempts to get help for my family, I have failed. So I am here to try to get some financial assistance to utilize for the various things that we have had to live without.

My progress: None to report at this time.

This is a long term need assistance request for a family of 2 adults & 3 children

My message:My story is of a rural Western New York family of 5 desperately trying to forge on despite very complicated circumstances. First and foremost, keep us in your prayers. Prayers in numbers work! Secondly, helping us financially will enable us to become more stable for the road ahead. Thank you and God bless.

Supporting Documentation: Plz Read My Story has the following documentation

Do you qualify for any additional help?: No that is why I am here.

What local/other agencies have you contacted?: Social Services,Catholic Charities,School PTA,Churches

Did you get denial letters? (if so are they attached to your request?): No

What other sources of income do you or your family receive?: One SSI check and a part time newspaper route

Progress:

$ (0%)

Still needed: $1500


Request was active: 457 days

Request created: Sep 22nd, 2008 \| Request views: N/A \| Request modified 3 time(s) \| Last modified: Sep 22nd, 2008

Basic Needs

Disabled

December 6, 2008

Personal Fundraiser

Basic Needs

Description: I haven't been going to physical therapy because I have to make sure my 3 daughters who all have special needs get to their appointments first. Sometimes we have to reschedule their appointments because we just can't do it all. The five of us are living off one ssi check and a paper route.

My progress: I live in a small rural community and haven't been able to get much help. A chuch did give us two $25 gas cards a couple months ago but they said they wouldn't be able to help us during the winter months. I just started aggressive treatment for the lupus a month ago and for the first time in my life, I feel human and am starting to do all the things most people take for granted.

This is a one time only expense assistance request for a family of 2 adults & 3 children

My message:Please read my whole story and see if there are any organizations you know of that can help us. I would even be willing to get on national television. I want my life back! Thank you.

Supporting Documentation: Plz Read My Story has the following documentation

Progress:

$ (0%)

Still needed: $500


Request was active: 457 days

Request created: Dec 6th, 2008 \| Request views: N/A \| Request modified 1 time(s) \| Last modified: Dec 6th, 2008

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My Comments

John	Dec 23, 2009 15:47:55
hi did you setup a request for a donation?

Duck	Nov 11, 2008 16:07:50
Welcome to Microgiving.com!

Becky Raymond: Administrator

Sep 23, 2008 11:15:33

Welcome to Microgiving!  I hope you find the help that you need.  Now
that you are level 2, you can upload some documentation and submit an
official request for donations.  Make sure you read the member FAQ so
you will know how to do that properly.  If you need a hand finding
your way around the site don’t hesitate to ask.  When you have a
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Patty	Sep 20, 2008 22:43:06
welcome to mg

Plz Read My Story

Sep 20, 2008 05:21:39

I have a myspace page if anyone wants to see pictures of my family
including my three precious little girls. There are also several blogs
that I have published there. Go to http://www.myspace.com/beckyandjoe

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