Miguel's Health, Recovery, and Ongoing Treatment
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Connexion MinistriesThis is where we'll post updates to Miguel's health, challenges, and needs. Thanks for checking in.
$19,413
raised by 35 people
$25,000 goal
2 months left
Still Struggling
Friends and Family,
It has been a couple of weeks since I was discharged from the hospital, and I'm still struggling quite a bit. It's hard to stand for longer than 10 minutes or so, and I weaken easily doing simple tasks. I've lost a bit of weight and I'm trying to get it back.
My dear wife has been so very helpful in managing things around the house, but admittedly it's hard to not be involved in the upkeep of day to day issues in the harshness of the environment we live. Just this week, we've had some plumbing issues which needed my attention, but that I am unable to do. So we're hiring a plumber and a handy man to get some of these things done.
We have also been considering getting a wheelchair during this time which might help alleviate some travel and related issues. As medical costs continue, and others issues with home care and upkeep do the same, we could use a bit of help financially to get past this rough spot.
This platform has been a trusted funding source of our for over a decade, and is timely and secure. If you'd like to help with any of the things I mentioned. You can do that safely through this portal. If you'd still like to use another means to make a one-time donation, contact Lauren or myself through social media messaging etc.
Please share this update on your newsfeeds. On average, a simple share provides for a few days of uncovered meds and or equipment. And please do, if you're inclined, continue to pray for me and my healing, for our family challenges, and our general safety in a country that is experiencing a tumultuous time.
With thanks.
Miguel, Lauren, and Kate
As many of you know, we've been through it this past 3+ years. Pain and discomfort, diagnosis, cancer detected, unbelievable insurance and medical bureaucracy to navigate, 4 surgeries, chemo, and last year's a 20 hour surgery which was supposed to be curative.
There have been many challenges in and around all of these to include physical, mental, spiritual, and financial. It's been a tough road.
We are thankful for all of you that have donated generously to keeping Miguel alive. We mean it. We have known more than a few here who have passed because they couldn't afford to pay for treatment etc.
Our current 'challenges,' are facing life-long chemo, gaining weight, building muscle, avoiding cachexia (wasting disease), autism induced by, or brought more to the surface by surgeries, chemo, and other treatments, and navigating life with 3-4 monthly appointments, travel, etc.
Miguel is able to keep his weight at its present level, but he fluctuates by 8-10 pounds twice a month and that's not exactly healthy. We are currently supplementing protein powder, but, it costs about a hundred and twenty bucks per container, and lasts only a month.
If you'd like to purchase 1 or 2 containers, use this platform towards that end, or contact us via Facebook messenger for other options.
Even with many donations, we are still accumulating debt. Simply put, we can use an influx of new donations. If you are able to make a recurring monthly donation, great. If you can donate one time, awesome! If you cannot donate but can share these updates, we appreciate it greatly.
In any case, this platform is trusted and secure and we've been using it for a lot of years. You can trust that your donation will get to us safely and in a timely manner.
We Love you all.
Miguel, Lauren, and Kate.