Nanu57v
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Here's the story: Its hard for me to believe this can all even happen to one family, but it's true. I want to help them, but I'm not sure how. Any ideas would be appreciated.
There is this family I know through work. The mother, "Rachel" is the assistant director at my daycare center. It seems hardship keeps following the family. She works hard to support her family at $8 an hour. (Daycare pay always sucks). Her husband "Larry" worked for a discount store until he was laid off about 9 months ago due to the store closing. Since then he has had trouble finding a job, and has had a plethora of health conditions. First, he had a heart attack. Upon exploration, it was found he had several blockages, one of which could not be operated on because he would likely die on the table. A surgery was scheduled to operate on the other blockages. Prior to this surgery, I talked with Rachel and told her she could have vacation if she wanted, and she said about how her family always wanted to go to WDW. Well of course I got her a great package with free dining for the 4 of them. Then they moved up the surgery, so the trip was cancelled. Since then, Larry has had a stroke. Then, his cancer that was in remission returned. Then he had an infection in his leg that would not respond to antibiotics and nearly needed ambutation. His legs are still hugely swollen, but improving. Finally, the family found out yesterday that Larry is having congestive heart failure, and his kidneys are failing.
But wait, there's more. Both children were born extremely premature, both weighing approximately 1 lb at birth (mother had toxemia).
Finally, they rent a house with a landlord that rarely fixes things. One time their 2nd floor bathroom actually fell into the children's playroom. The porch has also caved in. I'd say move, but of course the rent is the cheapest you can find around here.
Everytime something else happens to this family, I'm just shocked that something else wrong could happen. I wish I could send the family to WDW, but Larry is not able to travel so far. I'm hoping to send them to a local resort, but I really wanted to share some Disney magic with them, since that is where they originally wanted to go. So, any ideas?
There is this family I know through work. The mother, "Rachel" is the assistant director at my daycare center. It seems hardship keeps following the family. She works hard to support her family at $8 an hour. (Daycare pay always sucks). Her husband "Larry" worked for a discount store until he was laid off about 9 months ago due to the store closing. Since then he has had trouble finding a job, and has had a plethora of health conditions. First, he had a heart attack. Upon exploration, it was found he had several blockages, one of which could not be operated on because he would likely die on the table. A surgery was scheduled to operate on the other blockages. Prior to this surgery, I talked with Rachel and told her she could have vacation if she wanted, and she said about how her family always wanted to go to WDW. Well of course I got her a great package with free dining for the 4 of them. Then they moved up the surgery, so the trip was cancelled. Since then, Larry has had a stroke. Then, his cancer that was in remission returned. Then he had an infection in his leg that would not respond to antibiotics and nearly needed ambutation. His legs are still hugely swollen, but improving. Finally, the family found out yesterday that Larry is having congestive heart failure, and his kidneys are failing.
But wait, there's more. Both children were born extremely premature, both weighing approximately 1 lb at birth (mother had toxemia).
Finally, they rent a house with a landlord that rarely fixes things. One time their 2nd floor bathroom actually fell into the children's playroom. The porch has also caved in. I'd say move, but of course the rent is the cheapest you can find around here.
Everytime something else happens to this family, I'm just shocked that something else wrong could happen. I wish I could send the family to WDW, but Larry is not able to travel so far. I'm hoping to send them to a local resort, but I really wanted to share some Disney magic with them, since that is where they originally wanted to go. So, any ideas?
How sad...I wonder if anyone locally would be able to dress up as some Disney characters and surprise the family at their house with Disney presents.....
..But how lucky to have a friend like you.
