
Family of 7....Please help our Family in Crisis
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My name is Danielle and I am the oldest of six children. In January of 2012 we had a tragedy happen in our family that ,in an instant,left my mom a single mother of six. Overnight, everything we knew and loved was ripped away from us one by one..our cars,our home,our father ,everything. It changed each and every one of us forever. For the last 7 years my mom has been holding us together..trying desperately to keep us in a home,keep the utilities on,food on the table,brought to our Dr appointments, medications paid for...the list is endless . On top of the every day worries,she has 3 disabled children to take care of and she herself is disabled. From the moment she wakes up at 5 am til she goes to bed around 1 am she is taking care of others. My sister Natalie is autistic. She screams and throws things,has meltdowns and my mom never yells,she just patiently calms her and loves her. Natalie also has diabetes that my mom has to take care of all day. My brother ,Elliot, is autistic as well . He is non verbal,wears pullups,and drink ensure from a baby bottle at 12 years old. He refuses to eat any food. It costs over $700/month just to keep Elliot fed. Then there is Ben. Ben had a stroke during his birth. He has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism. My mom has been tenderly taking care of him for 19 years. Helping get him dressed,put on his shoes,washes his hair,shaves him,helps with his food and she does it lovingly each day. I don't know how she does it. She has to be a super hero because even though she feels sick and is exhausted she keeps going. She is the most patient human I know..just writing this I am in awe of her! She literally starts each day singing "rockin robin" to the kids as she gets them all ready for the day and ends it with 3 kisses,hug and an I love you! No matter what bad thing happens she always tells us to have "faith" that it'll work out. A few days our engine died and we have no car. This is a huge issue. We have no way to get groceries ,medications, elliots ensure, pick up Natalie from school if her behavior is bad or her diabetes is too high,go to Dr appointments,,etc..and even though I know she's feeling lost,desperate and scared..she keeps reassuring us to have "faith" ,everything will work out..Again with that word "faith"..i know my mom will never ask for help so I am going to..im calling out to anyone who might listen..i want to show her what having "faith" is all about and give my mom a much needed break. I'm trying to raise enough to help her get a car and be able to pay a few bills or buy ensure so she can not have to worry and fight to keep us going this month! I want her to know that she is not alone and there are so many people that care about her. There are so many that think she is inspiring. Any help is appreciated and sharing this story is just as helpful. And Mom,don't feel bad or mad that I did this..i just love you to the moon and back ❤-Danielle
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Danielle Sandler
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Noblesville, IN