Help Tracy in her battle with Cancer!
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Hello. My name is Michele Grover. Recently, my Mom, Tracy Grover was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung and Bone Cancer. This has taken on a devastating role to her family, and the many friends and customers who care so much about her.
We own a family tire business that has served us well for many years. It includes My Dad- Manager, Mom- book keeper, Son- 'the tire guy', and then ME, the daughter whom fills in wherever she is needed:).
So, back to Mom's story. She ended up in the hospital with a really debilitating pain in her back. It was exactly where the T9 vertebrae meets the spine. She was sent for a mulitutde of tests and sent home with a diagnosis of Pneumonia and most likely that spot was a broken rib, from the excessive coughing, due to the pneumonia. Another possible diagnosis was an infection. Her discharge orders said for her to follow-up with a pulmonologist to continue to treat and eliminate the pneumonia. She did, but the back pain just kept getting worse. So, the pulmonologist wanted to admit her and have a biopsy done the next day. When they did the needle biopsy, they were expecting to find a fluid, that would be an infection, and could be cleared up easily with IV Antibiotics. When they attempted to remove the biopsy with the needle, they realized that it was not liquid, but a mass of some sort. This would be the beginning of our supporting Mom on her cancer journey.
From there, it has been a whirlwind of Drs. appointments, tests, treatments, and a little extra time for some hugs and kisses, reassuring her that she will win this fight!!! She is one of the strongest women I have met, and I have no doubt that she win this battle and........
THIS IS WHERE THE FUND COMES INTO PLAY....
Mom is currently out of work which puts a double load on Dad .On days where my Mom has treatments, appointments, or isnt feeling well, Dad will take off or just close the store all together.As you can see, this puts a GREAT amount of stress on both of them, in a time where this should be their least concern. We want Mom to be able to focus on her fight, and for Dad to be able to be there for her to his full ability. Justin and I will continue to do what we can at the Tire Store, but with as many returning customers that we have, to keep up with the work will be hard. My Dad has worked his whole life building this Tire Store and making it what it is today. Really, it is just a 4 bay aluminum building with an office attached,lol, but it was always his reputation that mattered to him. So for the reputation, Justin and I will welcome you with a smile, and get ya 'fixed up'. If you see us, and have an extra hug by chance, we could probably use that too:)
SO, TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND ANYONE WHO FEELS LED TO HELP, WE, THE GROVERS, WOULD BE SO THANKFUL!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ OUR STORY. I WILL PROBABLY EDIT IT WHEN I HAVE HAD MORE SLEEP AND SOUND LIKE THE EDUCATED DAUGHTER THAT MY PARENTS THINK THAT I AM, LOL, BUT I JUST WANTED TO GET THIS OUT THERE FOR NOW.THANK YOU AGAIN, AND PLEASE KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS! THOSE ARE ALWAYS WELCOME :)
Lots of Love, Jeff, Tracy, Justin, & Michele Grover.
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Michele Grover
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Fruitland Park, FL