My fiancé’, Rebecca Jensen is a 40-year-old mother who is very ill. She has been struggling with gastroparesis for many years. Three years ago her health declined rapidly and she was forced to go on disability. Last year she finally got her new diagnosis of total Intestinal Dysmotility. Her doctors at the Cleveland Clinic have told us that her only option is a life-saving small bowel transplant
Rebecca has been working in the medical field and helping people since she was 18 years old. She loves exercising, taking walks, and just enjoying the world around her. Her son Kaj and I look forward to seeing her get her life back, return to work, being active in the community and really enjoy herself again.
As you can imagine, the cost of a transplant is very expensive. Even with insurance, there are many expenses that must be paid out of pocket. Our most immediate concern is raising funds to cover the expense of a 24/7 caregiver that Rebecca is required to have at the time of transplant. She will be placed on the active waiting list for this transplant once those funds are secured. In addition, she will have co-pays, deductibles, travel to and from Cleveland and relocation expenses at the time of transplant for at least 6 months. In addition, Rebecca will be on a lifetime of anti-rejection medications. This is where your support is desperately needed.
Updates (4)
June 20, 2016
I just wanted to let everyone know that it looks like I'm going to be going to Ohio again. I've been dealing with unusual bloating and one of the doctors wants to see me in person. So I might not be hanging out with my sister and my niece tomorrow. I might be driving all the way to Cleveland Ohio when Dan gets out of work again. Hopefully it will just be one overnighter. I will keep you all updated and I'm still looking for a caregiver. Thank you for all the support it means a lot to me :-)
June 14, 2016
I just wanted to update everyone and let you know that I'm still looking for a caregiver. I also wanted to thank you all for the support, donations, and especially the prayers it means the world to me. I'm also happy to report that I found a church where I feel like part of a family once again. Everyone there is so nice and welcomes you with such a warm embrace. I am happy I picked the church I did and I look forward to going there this coming Sunday and many more :-) I will try to keep you all posted as often as I can. I know I already thanked you for the donations and especially the support/prayers. I feel so blessed to know/ have met so many wonderful people that are very loving and caring :-) So thank you all!!!!
