In August, at just 47 years old, my life changed in an instant. I went into torsade de pointes and cardiac arrest. My heart stopped twice, and I had to be brought back with CPR and shocks. I spent days in the cardiac unit and ultimately had a defibrillator implanted in my chest. I went from living my normal life to suddenly facing the reality that I had almost died and now had a heart condition I never expected. 

Since coming home, recovery has been physically and emotionally difficult. I am disabled and live on a limited fixed income, and the financial strain following such a major medical crisis has made an already tight budget even harder. I have tried to work when my health allows because I want to remain as independent as possible, but my health can now be unpredictable. 

On top of everything else, my washer and dryer are both failing, and replacing them simply isn’t something I can afford right now. I don’t need anything fancy or brand new. Having a dependable “new to me” washer and dryer would take away one major everyday worry while I continue recovering. 

I am incredibly grateful to have survived and to have been given another chance at life. Right now, I’m just trying to rebuild some sense of normalcy and move forward after an experience that completely changed my life. Any help would mean more to me than I could ever adequately put into words. ❤️