What Would You Do If?

What would you do if, you lost your ability to work, in an instant. What would you do if, you thought you were getting better only to be told, you have just gotten worse. What would you do if, you did not qualifying for most financial programs available. Would you do if, you were full of, stress, worry, anxiety, coupled with an illness that is keeping you in bed, unable to walk. Can you imagine? How would you feel? What would you do? Really, what would you do? Here is David and Angie’s story. I pray that it compels you to act and do, what they can’t do for themselves.

Here is a photo of David, when he was younger, a single parent of 3 boys. He has always been a hard working man, who took pride in providing for his family. Since finding out 10 years ago that he had type 2 diabetes, he has continued to work and provide for his wife, Angela, son, Morgan, and other children, as they moved in and out of the house.

He is generous, in time and abilities, and has been in many ministries at his church. Although none of us are perfect,  his one area of perfection, has always been a strong work ethic. He has worked his whole life, many times 7 days per week. Up until a few months ago, that was his life.

He was scheduled to have a surgery to repair sores on the bottom of his feet. They thought a few weeks off would be enough. Now after 2 months of no income, and looking at possibly another 6 months to recover, things are looking bleak.

David is unable to walk. Yesterday, he was just released out of the hospital, for the third time . His feet has, had, many surgeries. He uses his feet to work. David, is a truck driver, and has owned his own business.

We are trying to raise money, so that they will not loose their home, during his time of recovery. When you have used up all of your resources, and the doctor’s report says, ‘you have a ways to go’, it is a tough pill to swallow.

I know first hand, what it is like to become ill suddenly. Not knowing when you will go back to work, makes recovery almost impossible. It is a life, that no one wants to live. The bills stack up, the food become’s scarce, and the phone and mailbox, become scary things. The only one calling, is someone who wants money you don’t have. The mailbox is no longer inviting because, it is full of bills with late notices, and shut off notices. If it is summer, you don’t know if you can endure the heat. If it is winter, you’re not sure if the pipes will freeze.

I am only doing this because, yesterday I read a blog about a person who is living this life. She was not my sister but, she explained in detail what it is like, when your life goes through the wringer, and no one reaches out to help. Then when you try to get help, often you get  condemning words and attitudes. This woman experienced a kind gesture, and it gave me hope that maybe others would be kind too. Here is a link to her story. Maybe she can paint a picture, better than I.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrea-gardner/to-the-woman-behind-me-in_b_5082769.html

You may be asking, can’t the government help, can’t he get unemployment, can’t he get disability? Unfortunately, all those things, even if you qualify for, takes a lot of red-tape. People can loose everything, before those things kick in. Do we really want to stand by and do nothing, as people’s lives are being torn apart, because of their inability to work?

Thank you for reading, thank you for praying, thank you for sharing, thank you for giving!

Here is a link that you can donate to a fund, to raise money for this family, my sister and brother-in-law. We are praying for a speedy recovery, and for all of their needs to be met.

http://www.gofundme.com/ao55vw

God Bless you all for taking the time to read this.

Let me pray for you. Lord, bring my friends to a greater awareness of your presence. Let the love in your hearts be shed abroad in our hearts. Let who you are Lord, lead us, guide us, and comfort us, in all we do. Thank you Lord for your leading us besides quiet waters and restoring our souls.

Psalm 23

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3     he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
    for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
    for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.