Support Melissa Jaques & Kids through Surgeries
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My name is Rachel Jaques and I am Melissa Jaques's sister-in-law. We are hoping to raise funds to help support her and her two kids during her hospital stays as well as to help with her compounding medical bills. Melissa is a hardworking, single mom and her PTO was exhausted during her most recent hospital stay. She will need further surgeries and will only receive 60% of her pay while on FMLA going forward. She works full-time and often overtime to make ends meet. This will be a true financial hardship for her and her kids.
On 8/25/23, Melissa underwent an emergency surgery to repair an abscess perforating her bowel. She additionally had an infection resulting in over 100mL of fluid being drained from her abdomen. After a 5-day hospital stay, she was released home knowing she would need two further surgeries. The first to remove the damaged part of intestine and insert a colostomy bag. The second, to reattach the bowel and remove the bag.
After being released from the hospital, the next week was spent enduring pain from her surgery, medication complications causing hives all over her body and low-grade fevers.
On 9/7/23, Melissa was admitted again after further complications sent her to the ER. A repeat CT scan showed another abscess and severe infection they have indicated is likely Sepsis.
9/8/23 Update: A drain will be inserted today to remove the fluid from her abdomen. She is aggressively being treated with antibiotics to clear the infection. In 1-2 days, she will have surgery to remove the damaged part of her colon. Another surgery will still follow a month after healing.
Although Melissa is incredibly strong, she is understandably feeling frustrated and down. She could use some HOPE and prayers for healing! If you feel called and able to give in this way, your gift will help alleviate the stress of providing for her kids and paying for her medical bills while she is on this road of repairing and healing. If you are unable to give financially, your prayers are also a significant gift! Thank you!!
Fundraising team (2)
Rachel Jaques
Organizer
Meridian, ID
Melissa Jaques
Beneficiary
Renae Pirnie
Team member