Help for the family of Shawnta

 Shawnta is only 35 years old, engaged to her long term partner of 17 years, Ryan. She has 4 wonderful babies. 14 year old Branson, 7 year old Rylee, 4 year old Scarlett, and 1 week old Maddox.

Shawnta was scheduled for a routine induction with her 4th baby, a healthy baby boy. After 2 days in the labor, something went terribly wrong. Shawnta suffered an amniotic embolism and went into cardiac arrest. After an emergency c-section, Shawnta went into cardiac arrest again and they couldn’t get her heart back. After 8 long hours in the operating room, they were able to get Shawnta stable. Critical but stable. After 2 days on life support, Shawnta’s heart stopped a 3rd time and after a long fight, they were able to get her back again. Doctors prepared us for the worse, but nothing could have prepared us for the long awaited MRI results. On April 12th, we found out Shawnta has severe brain damage. Shawnta is a Mother, Daughter, Sister, Fiancé, Aunt, Niece, Cousin, a friend, a true fighter. Our family is absolutely devastated and trying to make the best decision for Shawnta and her babies.

Shawnta adopted the name “Mother Teresa” because of her helping, giving heart. She took care of everyone and made it look so easy. She is a true Saint.

Her fiancé Ryan is now alone taking care of 3 kids and a newborn baby, unable to run his farm. We are asking for any help and support we can get right now. It will help go towards Shawnta’s medical bills, help with gas money to get to and from the hospital, groceries, clothes, or essentials for the kids. Help towards Shawnta’s long term care if we’re able to get there. The support could help Ryan be able to return to work and provide for his family.

We are fighting and grieving and working very hard together for these babies and praying for the best possible outcome for Shawnta.

I hope people find it in their hearts to help Shawnta and her family during this awful tragedy. ANY amount will help! We need all the support we can get.