Story
On November 13, 2022, Joel found myself waking up in an ICU after suffering a seizure. With further testing it was determined that I had a brain tumor. The tumor was operated on to remove as much as possible and sent to pathology to determine what type of tumor. It tested to be consistent with a stage 4 glioblastoma. It is an aggressive terminal brain cancer. He is starting radiation and chemotherapy the protocol that the oncologists have set up to keep his cancer at bay. We are told it will continue to grow. He is the sole provider for our family of 5 kids. Four of them at home still, the youngest being 4. About 3 years ago, he made a change in his career to be at home with his family more and tend to their needs. Our youngest 2 children were adopted and at stages in their lives needing time from Dad. We made a family decision to start a home business as a handyman. It hasn't been easy but rewarding to have time as a family working together. We have homeschooled the kids, which has kept Melissa at home and busy with that.
My family discovered this campaign through a family in our homeschool community, that lost their child 10 years ago. Upon hearing Joel's diagnosis, this is a way that they suggested as a help to care for my family. My family and I have put our trust in the Lord and believe that God will help us in our financial provisions. Thank you for considering to allow my family to be together and care for my needs, doctor appointments with my diagnosis.