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On May 26, 2019, our family was involved in a 10 vehicle accident during a sudden dust storm in New Mexico. Our son, Micki, was secured in his wheelchair in the midsection of the van. The rear end impact caused the luggage in the rear of the car to launch forward, slamming into Micki’s wheelchair, breaking the back rest and lunging him forward against the restraints. Micki sustained serious internal injuries and had to be extracted from the van. He was transported by ambulance to Mimbres Hospital in Deming, N.M. and later admitted into Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN., where it was discovered that he sustained injuries to his kidneys, bladder, and intestines. Treatment was aggressive but Micki was no longer able to urinate independently. To complicate matters, Micki began to have seizures which caused him to be placed into ICU, further slowing down his progress.
After 2 weeks of hospitalization, he was discharged home. Recovery has been slow. Micki has suffered numerous bladder infections and experiences pain daily. Monthly, the foley catheter must be remoed and a new one inserted, which raises the risk of recurring bladder infections. The prognosis for Micki to regain the use of his bladder is poor.
Our son is 43 years old, profoundly retarded and wheelchair bound. He loves road trips, and everyone who knows Micki knows that riding in the van is his passion! Micki is a music lover who also enjoys being read to. He has a deep-dimpled, broad smile that is contagious. He is quiet, loving, and well-loved. But since the accident, we see more tears than smiles.
Micki’s accessible van was a total loss, and his wheelchair sustained a lot of damage. Although we have had it repaired twice, we are still having difficulties with proper functioning.
My husband, Robert, and I are in our 60’s and retired. It has been a shock to realize how this one event dramatically changed our lives. Even after insurance, we now face costly medical bills, long-term medical assistance for bladder care, equipment loss (wheelchair), and vehicle loss. We have come to realize that we cannot do this alone. Therefore, we are humbly reaching out to family, friends, and all those who are willing, to partner with us in obtaining “Wheels for Micki.”
Your donations to Help Hope Live, in Micki’s honor, will assist our family in bearing the financial burden of ongoing medical care, purchasing a handicapped modified van, and a customized wheelchair. Please help us raise Micki’s quality of life, get him back out on the road, and put that warm, deep-dimpled smile back on his face!
Thank you in advance for your prayers and generosity.
Sincerely,
Robert and Pamlyn Grove for James (Micki) West
Family and friends of Mickie Grove are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with Catastrophic Illness.
Mickie has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
Greetings,
We want to give a special thank to those who have made anonymous donations to our Wheels for Micki fundraiser. Since we are not able to send you a personal note, we wanted to let you know how much your outpouring of
love and generosity mean to us. You are awesome! The fundraiser is making wonderful progress because each and everyone of you! We are about 1/5th of the way to our goal of $20,000. To God be the glory! We feel as if we have many new family members holding up our hands and lifting us up in prayer. To update you regarding Micki’s health, we are sad to report that Micki has been hospitalized for the past 10 days. He’s not been well since the accident but his symptoms were not specific. 10 days ago he woke up with definite signs of illness and has been hospitalized to treat numerous infections which may have started in a toe broken during the accident. He is receiving very aggressive medical treatment and is getting stronger each day. We are so grateful to finally have a diagnosis and treatment plan. The outlook is good and he is finally smiling again. Many thanks to all of you who have been praying for his recovery.
Greetings,
We want to thank each of you who have donated to Micki's campaign as well as those of you who remember us in prayer.. You are love offerings and prayers are appreciated more than we can express.
Also we would like to keep you updated as to Micki's progress. Micki has has his catheter removed twice, a few hours each time, to see if his bladder would empty independently. Both trials failed and his urologist suggested that we not try again as further attempts could cause more extensive damage. The injury to Micki's bladder is permanent and he will not regain use of it. Although we are disappointed, we are not discouraged. God knows why and we have faith that He will hold us up through it all. Our lives were spared, now that's something to be thankful for!
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Larry Hayes
My brother and sister! I am saddened because of your misfortune. I pray that things are progressing. I wish that I could do more. You guys and Mickey are in my prayer. God is a good God and He is aware of all our circumstances! I praise Him for what He has already done. Much love! Bro. Larry
Larry C Hayes
Praying
R Portis Family
Prayers for God's continuing healing and blessings! Keep hope alive. Love y'all!!
Lottie Walker
I\'m so very sorry to learn of the accident and learn about Micki, but happy to read your update tonight on him. Our marvelous God kept you all alive through it all and by His grace is giving you determination and peace to keep hope for Micki\'s full restoration from pain. His smiles say it\'s happening. You\'ll remain in my prayers and I will pass the word along. I will make a donation towards \"every little bit helps\"! May God keep you and family in the palm of His hands. Love and prayers,
Lottie Walker
May God bless your family in a very special way.
Anonymous
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Anonymous
May God bless your family!
Anonymous
Praying that you and your family receive everything you need in order to take care of your son. May God bless you!
Anonymous
God is a MIRACULOUS MIRACLE WORKER AND HE WILL DO JUST WHAT HE SAYS HE WILL DO HE WILL ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS KEEP LOOKING UP GOD IS FAITHFUL AND WORTHY TO BE PRAISED
Anonymous
Our Prayers an support are with the Family God will help in the time of Trouble
Anonymous
Dear Brother n Sister
My prayers are with you and your family.I am at lost for words. God will take care you.I will continue to keep your family in prayer.
Donna Brown
What a precious family and loving mother and father. I pray this need is met quickly. When we all lift the load, the load is no longer a burden. God bless!
Cheryl Goodman
I have a disability van and wheelchair that may benefit the family. Reach me at (615) 7925521
Maureen Denney
God Bless you all and Happy Holidays!
Anonymous
God bless
Anonymous
I wish I had more to give. You can't comprehend how important a wheel chair is until you have a handicap family member. It is a necessity, just like medication.
Preshias Harris
Merry Christmas! I hope 2020 is a great year for you!
Scarlet Brubaker
May God bless and keep Micki and you!
Ann Rausch
God Bless your son and your family
Margaret Hardison
We love you and continue to have you in our prayers.
Marcus Mason
Praying for Micki’s recovery and for strength for your family. I’m so sorry you are going through such difficulties!
Charlene Portis
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Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of James M West
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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