My brother-in-law, Mike, is disabled.
He was born with a form of spina bifida that left him handicapped. Two years ago Mike dislocated his elbow. While in a cast from the elbow dislocation he fell and broke his arm just above the cast. He got a life threatening staph infection and as a result the waited 8 weeks to treat the broken arm. He had two surgeries to repair the broken arm but there was nothing they could do for the 2 major nerves that were also severed when he broke is arm. At the time that this happened Mike was living with 2 horrible people who took his whole SSD check and did absolutely NOTHING for him... Including not signing him up for Medicare.. Mike came to live with us this past Thanksgiving and we have been fighting to get him help and get him on Medicare.. Finally we made headway with Medicare and he will have Medicare part A & B come July. Unfortunately we just learned that Mike will need to have another surgery. At this point it is still up in the air if they will be able to repair his arm or if the will have to amputate it. Mike will be having his first surgery on April 15th to remove the pins and the plate from his arm that have some loose and arm floating around inside his arm. The doctor will then completely emobilize that arm with a cast until his next surgery which will most likely be sometime in June. If you have more questions about Mike's condition feel free to ask me..
Mike's doctors say to not worry about the medical bills that one way or another they will be taken care of but when he comes home he will need a portable potty (our only bathroom is upstairs), as well as some other things to help make his life a little easier after surgery.
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You have my 5
You got my vote and I just joined the prop party :-)
you got my 5 stars, and I joined the up propping party for ya hun! Hugs
5 from me
ok i voted and proped best of luck
Thanks to everyone who helped me prop my comments back up! HUGS to you all!
voted for your wish
here are my 5 stars i wish mike the best
Leaving a five for Mike....* * * * *
Wishing you all the best!!!! Good luck!!!
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5 for u
Good Luck
Good luck
I hope that everything works out! God Bless you! You have my 5:) I will keep the family in my prayers!
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wish you lived closer i could have got you the porta potty and lots of other thing you may be able to use . you and your bro in law are in my prayers .
Big Hugs~
I am so sorry to here that someone would take advantage of a vulnerable adult. That just makes me so angry. He is blessed to have you, now. Good luck with your wish!!
We are very glad to have Mike with us where we know he is safe and being well cared for.. As well as finally getting the help he so desperately needs. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to read and vote on my wish..
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if i could give you more then 5 stars i would in a heart beat. there isn't many people out there that would be willing to help anyone even their own family like that. i'm glad to see there are still good people in this world.
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thank you for being there for your brother in law. He does need help -
best wishes sweetie
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Be Strong - Have fun - Live life! 5*****
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You Got My Five!!!
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Prayers for Mike.
You have my 5---good luck
Good Luck.. My prayers are with you!
You have my 5 stars I will pray for him.
Totally support this wish!
I got your wish covered hon....Hugss I miss talking to you girl :) Spunky
5 Stars for Mike and for his family too!! Sending my love Shasta!!