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Biography
Taking one day at a time, and making the best out of each of them! I look forward to making many friends here at Microgiving! My husband is 43 years old and suffers from Colon Cancer, Osteo Arthritis, Degenergive Disk Disease, Fibromyalga, COPD and Asthma. I have Systemic Lupus and Discoid Lupus, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Carpal Tunnel, Arthritis.. and the list goes on. It's my wish that someday we will be able to to pay it forward and help others. I joined Microgiving, hoping that someone out there could help my family, and that others would want to become friends. I'm a good listener, loyal friend and hopefully someone can confide in. My family is my rock and without them, I would be nothing. I used to be a cook, until Lupus entered my life. I enjoy playing cards and my online friends. My husband means the world to me, I truly beleive that we were meant to be married and to always be there for one another. Please feel free to add me as a friend.
My Purpose
I am a 36 year old mother of two great kids who are 14 and 17. My husband, Tom and I have been married for 18 years. We live in a small Northwest Ohio town. We usually do ok for ourselves, but with gas prices as high as they are, and other hardships that have come up, we are having a really hard time right now. Tom does get SS, but I do not at this time. We can not afford our meds, gas and groceries while trying to maintain our utilities and house payments. I look forward to making new friends and sharing our lives with you.
Our goal is to work hard at getting back on our feet, this includes obtaining insurance for our family and if nessacary, file for disibility on my behalf. I so badly wanted to go back to work, but my health is beginning to tell me that this may not be possible. I love working as a cook, it's a pure passion of mine. It's been a long while since I have had the chance to do so because of the Lupus and other medical issues.
Our goals include becoming more stable finanically and enjoying the time we have together. To share our expierence with others and help when we can, even if it's only a bit at a time.
Please read my blogs and bio to learn more about me and my wonderful family.
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Getting To Know Me
My Family
Mother :Sharon(In Heaven)
Father: Philip
Brother(s): Fred
Sister(s): Karri
Other important people in my life.
Name :Tom
Relationship: My Husband
Name : Tessa and Joe
Relationship: Children
Recent changes in my life : My husband as begun genetic testing which will allow us to find out if the cancer that he has, has been passed on to the children, we axiously but nervously awaiting the results of the mutated gene.
UPDATED!! The KIDS DO NOT HAVE THE MUTATION!!!!!!!
Favorite board game Scrabble
What is most important thing in your life? My Husband who is my best friend and my awesome kids.
Pick five words that describe yourself : Blessed Sincere Caring Loving Insecure at times
Can you juggle ? No
What is your favorite day? Any day that I'm able to awake and start a new day!!!
What is your favorite season? Fall
What is your favorite meal? Pasta, Shrimp, Salads, Mashed Potatoes.. YEP>>> Starch Starch and more Starch
What time do you wake up in the morning? As soon as the kids say, what's for breakfast
If you could have one super power, what would it be? To build a homeless shelter in our town for anyone without a place to lay there head at night!!!!!!!
Comedy or Horror? Comedy
If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? I love my house!! But if I could build another it would be in Oregon
What is your greatest ambition? To live each day to the fullest with my family and leave this world with no doubts!
Who is the person from you past you wish you could go back and talk to? My son Auston, My Mom and My Aunt
What characteristics do you think you've inherited from your parents? My laugh from my mom and my love of family from my dad
What do you never leave home without? Tom's prescription list
Who would you most like to meet? John, the founder of MicroGiving
If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would first pay my debts, pay for my children's education, then build a homeless shelter
What is the most embarrassing thing youve ever done? I've done so many, it's hard to pick one!!!
Hobbies and Talents : I really don't have any talents. Never was very good at anything. I do enjoy reading and playing cards.
List achievements and any future educational plans : Staying alive this long and raising a family are my greatest achievements I made so far.
I had no idea what to call this latest entry! So I've titled it.. When... When things look the absolute worst, chin up, there's more to come! LOL
Just a short update: Tom was dx'd with copd/asthma and is now going to Pulmonary Rehab, 3 days a week. Our two teens, ages 17 and 14 were recently dx'd with Severe Hypertension. Today we had a follow up with the Nepherologist. It wasn't great news, but it isn't the worst news possible. Please keep them both in your thoughts and prayers. It's been a rough few months for all of us. >>>
Description: On June 12th of this year my husband Tom had a series of test and biopies done at the
Cleveland Clinic Foundation. These tests and procedures were for cancer of his K pouch,
stomach and small bowel. The total cost of these were almost 6000.00, and right now the
CCF is asking that we pay 212.00 until the Medicare decides what it will pay. I would
also like to add the following to our request:
In September of 2007 our children, ages 16 and 12 had to have procedures done, to test for
the same type of cancer that Tom (Their dad) has. I had insurance at the time, but the
Toledo Hospital which is run by Promedica did not consider us in their network. Therefore
my insurance only paid a small fraction of what the charges were. Since that time, I lost
our family plan insurance and must pay for all of my meds out of pocket,(I have Lupus)
leaving us with little or nothing after the house-payment and utilities. I have tried to
make payment arrangements with the Hospital and Anthologist, but missed one payment and
now they both want payment in full. So my request is for $1906.00 This amount will pay the
Anthologist off in full. I'll try to talk to the hospital again and see if they will
consider letting me continue to make payments. I'm really trying hard to earn extra money
for our family, by selling Avon and selling whatever I can find here at home. Thank you
very much for your time..
My progress: We are making monthly payments to each of of the hospitals/clinics/ doctors that we owe.
Although it isn't always what they want. I continue to sell Avon to help pay these
payments,along with garage sales and other things. I have also held auctions to help pay
for our medical bills. Having Lupus and no insurance is very stressful. Please see all
of our supporting documents and verifaction articles.
This is a short term need assistance request for a family of 2 adults & 2 children
My message:Lupus and Cancer Patients trying hard to avoid collection. Looking forward to the day when I can help in a better way.
Supporting Documentation: Sherri has the following documentation
Do you qualify for any additional help?: No we do not at this time. Although the children, ages 16 and 13 will receive medical insurance through the state because Tom is disabled.
What local/other agencies have you contacted?: We have filed for charitable help through the hospitals/clinics and doctors. 2 of the bills were lowered, and you can see that in the supporting documents. I've also added more supporting documents.
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?: Tom recieves SS, because of the colon cancer, Familia Polyposis, Degenertive Disk and Joint Disease, Fibromyalga and OsteoArthritis.
I also sell Avon to try to make extra money.
Progress:
$ (29%)
Still needed: $1240.51
Request was active: 257 days
Request created: Aug 5th, 2008 | Request views: N/A | Request modified 5 time(s) | Last modified: Aug 5th, 2008
Lupus Patient trying hard to avoid collection. Looking forward to the day when I
can help in a better way.
Disabled
April 22, 2008
Lupus Patient trying hard to avoid collection. Looking forward to the day when I
can help in a better way.
Description: In September of 2007 our children, ages 16 and 12 had to have procedures done, to test for the same type of cancer that Tom (Their dad) has. I had insurance at the time, but the Toledo Hospital which is run by Promedica did not consider us in their network. Therefore my insurance only paid a small fraction of what the charges were. Since that time, I lost our family plan insurance and must pay for all of my meds out of pocket,(I have Lupus) leaving us with little or nothing after the house-payment and utilities. I have tried to make payment arrangements with the Hospital and Anthologist, but missed one payment and now they both want payment in full. So my request is for $1906.00 This amount will pay the Anthologist off in full. I'll try to talk to the hospital again and see if they will consider letting me continue to make payments. I'm really trying hard to earn extra money for our family, by selling Avon and selling whatever I can find here at home. Thank you very much for your time..
Category: Health, Patient care
Why? The potential long term impact..
With my husband having cancer we know that his
prognosis isn't the best and we with me having
Lupus, it has limited me in my actions and
activities, BUT I am determined to do
everything in my power make the best of the
time we have together.
Request created: April 22nd, 2008 | Request views: 182 | Request modified 6 time(s) | Last modified: June 11th, 2008
Help with Medications and Gas Money or (gas card)for 4 round trip doctor
appointments that are 70 miles each way.
Disabled
February 22, 2008
Help with Medications and Gas Money or (gas card)for 4 round trip doctor
appointments that are 70 miles each way.
Description: Thank you for taking the time to read my request. Please read my story to find out more about my family and I. My request is for help with medicines and gas money or a gas card to help us get to the doctor appointments we have coming up.
If you have any questions at all, please just let me know!!! This is my first request, and I sincerely hope that I do not have to ask again. I am usually the first person who helps, but January proved to be a very hard month for us.
We just can't afford to get my meds and have gas money, and still have money for grocery's, utilities and the house payment. I am updating this request to include a new medicine I was put on Jan 31st. The new medication is almost 70.00.
Thank you again!
Category: ,
Why? The potential long term impact..
Progress:
$ (100%)
Still needed: $0
Supporting Documentation:
Request was active: 697 days
Request created: February 22nd, 2008 | Request views: N/A | Request modified N/A time(s) | Last modified: N/A
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