In April 2013 five months after beig married I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma since then my entire life changed emotionally, mentally, physically and financially. I never once thought it would be me, I worked out 5-7 times per week, ate healthy and never missed my physical appointments. Yet still, that was not enough as sickness has no respect for race, gender, age or ethinicity. I went through chemotherapy three times per week after which I went to work after chemotherapy ( this happened for years). The bills had to be paid and being the independent man I am, I pushed during my most difficult time to provide for my family.
There are days when being strong felt like easier said than done but with the support of my wife and son, I pushed with every being in me. By God’s grace, the disease went in remission in 2016. Nonetheless, I would visit the hospital frequently for treatments and to do blood work to ensure the cancer was under control.
Sadly, in 2022 the cancer returned, my family and I were very disappointed as we missed out on so many family functions and vacations due to my constant battle with this terrible disease, we just wanted to live, laugh, love, and grow. This time the disease was more aggressive than before. There are days went I felt like giving up, but the constant prayers, support from my wife and son give me that inner strength carry on.
This time I experienced severe pain and was in bed most days. I was not able to work, workout or care for myself. I went through Chemotherapy, radiation and I underwent a stem cell transplant. My wife took off three months from work to attend to me 24hrs. I spend Thanksgiving and Christmas 2022 as well as New Years 2023 in the hospital.
Currently, I am home recovering my body went through a lot and as such it will take a while for me to go back to work as my job entails a lot of manual labor. Though my wife is employed, without my income we are having a difficult time to make ends meet as the medical bills along with other expenses makes it extremely difficult for us to survive. We have used all our savings, additionally our son’s college funds and he graduates from high school next year. My wife would like to continue her education but is unable to due to lack of finacial stability. With the constant hospital visits and my wife taking off work to attend to me really hit us financially.
I am hereby seeking your assistance to please help a family that is in desperate need, whatever or however you can contribute will be greatly appreciated by myself, my son and my wife.