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When The Helper Needs Help...
Started by: Chris Brosious
When The Helper Needs Help...
August 29th was a year since our lives were completely changed and thrown into a whirlwind. West Nile virus was his diagnosis. Intubation, ventilators, chemical comas, MRI's, paralysis, feeding tubes, a tracheostomy, lost communication abilities, loss of bodily functions, collapsed lungs, pneumonia, learning to walk, talk, eat and breathe on his own again. Widespread pain, weakness, anxiety, depression, PTSD. The love of my life for almost 22 years, sick and I was with him every day. I remember when he called me on the phone, and I heard his voice for the first time in over a month. I wept. So, here we are. Shawn can't work. He has made progress, but washing thoroughly, housework, getting dressed, climbing stairs, etc, requires 2 people. I work full time at Selinsgrove Center and nursing when I get home. He can't watch John by himself because he doesn't have the strength to pick him up. I am coparenting with family, because I can't do it all some days. I don't see my son every day and it kills me. I now have all expenses. If I have to take a day off work I don't get paid. Also, Shawn was denied disability, so we are working on the appeal. The bills are late, the stacks are growing. I feel like a failure because I can't keep up. This "dirty laundry" is our story, and looking for help needs to be our next chapter. I hate asking, but I am stuck. I don't know what else to do that I haven't already tried. Our families and some very special friends have been so generous and kind, but I have exhausted them. I don't know how I can ever repay them as it is. We have wonderful support from our family, friends, and even a group on FB, but they've given so much of themselves already. That's why I come to all of you, kneeling at your feet, asking for help. Thank you all for reading this long plea. I know times are difficult for everyone, and it's summer, so you have fun expenses, and I don't blame you. If you can't help financially, please send some positive energy, prayers, etc, our way. I will take all the help I can get. Thank you for being in our lives. Blessings to all of you! We love you. Love Chris, Shawn, and John
Latest Update
It's been a couple weeks... not much has changed. We are now waiting to see a neuromuscular specialist in January due to the falls. No word about disability yet... So, I was thinking, would you like some loot? I have boxes of fun stuff from LootCrate and Nerdblock that need homes. If you donate at least 5 bucks, send me your address via messenger, text, or snail mail, and I will send you something! The Joker is up for grabs, as well as other comic book, superhero, and pop culture items. Interested? Let me know... 3395 State Route 890, Sunbury, PA 17801... (570) 898-7602. Thanks and love! 💚
Posted by Chris
September 19 at 5:12pm
Memory: last year at this time, Shawn was still in a chemical coma at Evan and intubated on a ventilator.... This year, we may have some sort of beginning to get to Shawn's disability appeal, but the wheels are turning slowly. Still, thank you all for doing so much to help us out. We are not out of the woods yet, even a year later. We are looking at an upcoming appointment with neurophysiology due to frequent falls, but that will take until January unless someone cancels. WNV sucks... literally. Keep yourselves safe from the mosquitoes this year! We have only had one human case so far in 2018, in Allegheny county by Pittsburgh, but last year's prime time was August into November. DEET up! Love and blessings to all of you.
Posted by Chris
August 31 at 2:00pm
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I have had people PM me, asking for my address, so I figured this way might be faster... Chris Brosious and/or Shawn Wilson, 3395 State Route 890, Sunbury, PA 17801. Thanks, blessings, and love to those who have contributed financial support, assistance with household items, and spiritual and emotional support. You are appreciated, you are loved... Thank you! Love, me, Shawn, and John
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July 25 at 5:51pm
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- Emile Mattucci5 years ago Happy upcoming holidays, Chris, to you and your family. Sending well wishes to you ❤.
- Krista Templin5 years ago Thinking of you and your family!
- Kristie Clark5 years ago I'm so sorry you guys are going through a rough time. I hope better days are on the way
- Justin Brosious5 years ago Hope this little bit helps 💖
- Nikki Harris5 years ago Prayers for all of you.
- Melissa Dimm5 years ago Your family is in my prayers. May God bless you and be with you.
- Elisabeth Taylor5 years ago I think you are a strong, amazing woman and I'm blessed to know you! I'm praying for Shawn's recovery!
- Deanna5 years ago Offering my prayers, and good vibes.
- Melissa johnson5 years ago Sending prayers for you and your family
- Colleen R Shrawder5 years ago I wish I could give more. Good luck!
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