Please help my son and his family
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On August 12, 2015 we got the devastating news that our son, Christopher, at age 43 and the father of 3 children ages 15, 9 and 7, was diagnosed with late stage lung cancer.
Sadly, this news is just the latest blow to Chris and his family. A year earlier, Christopher’s wife, Becki, was diagnosed with Leukemia. While chemotherapy helped Becki beat back the Leukemia for now, .But because of chemo they discovered Becki has Chiari Malformation which is a serious neurological disorder where the bottom part of the brain, the cerebellum, descends out of the skull and crowds the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine and causing many symptoms. There is NO "cure" for Chiari. Becki did undergo a craniotomy surgery in hopes to relieve the headaches . Her health has made it so that she has been unable to work for over a year.
Christopher has been going through intensive chemotherapy and radiation. He has not been able to work since August. As can be imagined, the cancers that Chris and Becki have suffered have had a tremendous effect on the both of them emotionally, physically and financially.
While we know God is watching over Chris and his family, we also know he needs help. There is a mortgage to cover. A very high medical insurance payment. He and his wife have medication to pay for. There are many medical bills piling up.
Christopher has always wanted to be the one providing the help, not getting it, but we are hoping anyone reading this story will find it in your heart to help our son. Any donation of any size is gratefully appreciated. We want Chris to concentrate on getting well. We want this to be his only job. We assure you that you won’t be sorry you helped this loving husband, son and brother get well.
Finally, and most importantly, please pray for Chris and his family as much as you can. We know that will help him the most.
Thank you,
Sharle and Richard Graul
Sadly, this news is just the latest blow to Chris and his family. A year earlier, Christopher’s wife, Becki, was diagnosed with Leukemia. While chemotherapy helped Becki beat back the Leukemia for now, .But because of chemo they discovered Becki has Chiari Malformation which is a serious neurological disorder where the bottom part of the brain, the cerebellum, descends out of the skull and crowds the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine and causing many symptoms. There is NO "cure" for Chiari. Becki did undergo a craniotomy surgery in hopes to relieve the headaches . Her health has made it so that she has been unable to work for over a year.
Christopher has been going through intensive chemotherapy and radiation. He has not been able to work since August. As can be imagined, the cancers that Chris and Becki have suffered have had a tremendous effect on the both of them emotionally, physically and financially.
While we know God is watching over Chris and his family, we also know he needs help. There is a mortgage to cover. A very high medical insurance payment. He and his wife have medication to pay for. There are many medical bills piling up.
Christopher has always wanted to be the one providing the help, not getting it, but we are hoping anyone reading this story will find it in your heart to help our son. Any donation of any size is gratefully appreciated. We want Chris to concentrate on getting well. We want this to be his only job. We assure you that you won’t be sorry you helped this loving husband, son and brother get well.
Finally, and most importantly, please pray for Chris and his family as much as you can. We know that will help him the most.
Thank you,
Sharle and Richard Graul
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Richard Graul
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Waukesha, WI