Learning Our New Normal...

Michael's surgery to have his GJ feeding tube placed went well and we are slowly figuring out our new normal.  Figuring out things like taping the tube and timing have been trial and error and there have been a few snafus...  but overall we're getting the hang of it.  We've had friends and family jump in and help with things like IV poles and bed risers, coming to help us get organized, and praying with us...  we are so grateful for each of them!  

As far as needs go, our biggest need - quite honestly - is a financial need.  The hospital Michael had surgery in required prepayment up front or they wouldn't do the surgery, the home health requires our portion to be paid up front each month, there have been way more doctors visits the last few months than normal and we have more coming, normal monthly medical costs of copays, and prescriptions, and I'm certain his 8 day acute neuro hospital stay bill will be coming any minute as well.  My time off of work for each appointment and hospital trip the last month is all unpaid and it's really hitting us in a big way.  Add all this to it being Christmas...  I don't even want to think about that yet!  

We have looked into other state options for him to help with expenses and what Medicare doesn't cover, but he doesn't qualify for anything.  It is hard to even put this out there, but would you please pray about helping financially through YouCaring?  And please pray that things would fall into place so that we can take a deep breath and be able to move on with life without this weighing us down.  

Much love to all and sincere thanks!