Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each of you. whether it's money or prayers or good wishes or the occasional bump - we appreciate what you are doing for us. More so than anything I can say or write here.
Please, please, please - we don't want anyone to feel like they have to or need to send us money. It is a very weird feeling to be on the receiving end of something like this. But a lot of my friends have asked to help and I've always been too proud to say we needed that help. I've always felt there are a lot of people worse off than me - and there are. I am fortunate to live in my mother's old house that is almost paid for. I won't lose my place to live or be in the streets because of finances... I have a wonderful, supportive family that recognizes the choices I have to make right now are not always the best for me money-wise - but they stand behind me.
Jeff is on a home heart monitor and there have already been some issues while I've been away at work. That - combined with some other things - have made me realize that I can't continue to work a regular job 45 minutes away from home. I gave my notice last week so my boss could find someone to replace me quickly. The stress of being gone while my husband has the problems he does is just too much for me on an every day basis. Once my obligation there is done, I'll be pursuing some free-lance opportunities that will allow the flexibility I have to have with his health.
From both the Bigdawg and myself... thank you again. Y'all truly are like my family... and reaching out to us like this is just amazing.