As many of you already know, my mom Wendy was diagnosed with ALS early this summer. My mom is one of the most friendly, open-hearted, loving, and caring people you'd ever come across. She does not deserve this, and it is so sad and heartbreaking for her and her loved ones to be faced with such a horrible disease.
She started experiencing symptoms in November of 2014. She had trouble talking, and it was tough for her to swallow. As both of these symptoms progressed she pursued a doctor in early February 2015. It was suspected that she had ALS. She went through every test possible, and doctor to doctor hoping it to be anything else. In June, she and her family went to Houston for a second opinion. Unfortunately, she received the final diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
ALS is a very progressive disease, mostly affecting someone's muscles. My mom has been losing her muscle movement very rapidly.
My mother has been in and out of the hospital since being diagnosed. She had a peg put into her stomach (feeding tube) very early on because the muscles in her throat are too weak to allow her to swallow food anymore. She recently had a tracheotomy done as she was having major difficulties with breathing, resulting in an ambulance ride to the ER. Thankfully she has just returned home after a month long stay in the intensive care unit, and after very strenuous rehabilitation. Wendy has a power wheel chair on order because she is losing her ability to walk. She continues to face many challenges, always with a smile on her face.
My mom has been diagnosed with the most awful disease possible. Anything would be better than this, as there is no cure.
Wendy has 2 daughters; myself Jessica, and my sister Baylee. I am 29 and currently live in Austin and teach in Bastrop. Baylee is a 16 year old Junior at Mabank High School. Brad, my mom's boyfriend is the greatest thing to have ever happen to her. He has not left her side while tending to her night and day. My grandparents, her mom and dad, live near my mom as well, and have both been amazing and always there for her. She has 2 brothers, John who lives in Austin and Cory, who lives in New Orleans. They have been very supportive of her and her condition. And, her entire extended family has brought in so much care and love. This has been a rough experience on our whole family, especially for my mom.
My mom's medical bills and other expenses are stacking up on her, and her insurance company rejects some of the equipment and resources that she desperately needs. I want to help raise money to ensure that my mom gets the equipment that she needs to help to prolong her life. The money will go directly toward her expenses and necessary equipment. My family and I would very much appreciate any type of donation. No amount is too small, and it would mean the world.
Thank you for reading this short but painful story about my mother, Wendy. I thank you ahead of time for any donation that you could provide along with the support, prayers, visits, and kind thoughts you send for my mom.
Thank you,
Jessica
She started experiencing symptoms in November of 2014. She had trouble talking, and it was tough for her to swallow. As both of these symptoms progressed she pursued a doctor in early February 2015. It was suspected that she had ALS. She went through every test possible, and doctor to doctor hoping it to be anything else. In June, she and her family went to Houston for a second opinion. Unfortunately, she received the final diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
ALS is a very progressive disease, mostly affecting someone's muscles. My mom has been losing her muscle movement very rapidly.
My mother has been in and out of the hospital since being diagnosed. She had a peg put into her stomach (feeding tube) very early on because the muscles in her throat are too weak to allow her to swallow food anymore. She recently had a tracheotomy done as she was having major difficulties with breathing, resulting in an ambulance ride to the ER. Thankfully she has just returned home after a month long stay in the intensive care unit, and after very strenuous rehabilitation. Wendy has a power wheel chair on order because she is losing her ability to walk. She continues to face many challenges, always with a smile on her face.
My mom has been diagnosed with the most awful disease possible. Anything would be better than this, as there is no cure.
Wendy has 2 daughters; myself Jessica, and my sister Baylee. I am 29 and currently live in Austin and teach in Bastrop. Baylee is a 16 year old Junior at Mabank High School. Brad, my mom's boyfriend is the greatest thing to have ever happen to her. He has not left her side while tending to her night and day. My grandparents, her mom and dad, live near my mom as well, and have both been amazing and always there for her. She has 2 brothers, John who lives in Austin and Cory, who lives in New Orleans. They have been very supportive of her and her condition. And, her entire extended family has brought in so much care and love. This has been a rough experience on our whole family, especially for my mom.
My mom's medical bills and other expenses are stacking up on her, and her insurance company rejects some of the equipment and resources that she desperately needs. I want to help raise money to ensure that my mom gets the equipment that she needs to help to prolong her life. The money will go directly toward her expenses and necessary equipment. My family and I would very much appreciate any type of donation. No amount is too small, and it would mean the world.
Thank you for reading this short but painful story about my mother, Wendy. I thank you ahead of time for any donation that you could provide along with the support, prayers, visits, and kind thoughts you send for my mom.
Thank you,
Jessica