Theresa
**Update May 29, 2015:

Today Tim and I found out he has liver cancer. Our doctor assured Tim that this is a common consequence of cirrhosis. Nonetheless – we were truly dismayed.

Tim’s biggest concern, of course, was for his ability to be a father for Isabella.I know as the mom- that Tim is the best Dad ever and that even if he does pass before she turns 18- that Izzy will be blessed by his love.

Those of you that know us- please email, call and visit with good things.

We are scared – but mostly we just are really grateful for what we have.

Theresa

**First Letter:

Dear Family and Friends,

I need some help. My husband Tim is dying. Tim is only 47 years old. Tim was diagnosed in 1989 with autoimmune hepatitis, which has caused his liver to fail.

You know what it means to love someone and I am appealing to that love. Our family is in need. Tim is a loving husband, we have been married for 7 precious years. Our son Ryan is twelve years old, and our daughter Izzy was born only nineteen months ago. We have already exhausted our personal savings during a medical emergency trip to Florida, and have taken out a home equity loan. I am selling my wedding ring.

The last two years have brought a rapid decline in Tim’s health and he has been told that his only chance of survival is to have a liver transplant. In order to keep Tim alive we need to quickly raise a minimum of $10,000 for the cost of staying withing 20 minutes of the Mayo Hospital for six months after the transplant. This is the estimated time it will take for Tim to recover and our insurance does not cover this very hefty cost.

I am reaching out to 100 of my family and friends asking you to consider making a $100 dollar donation for Tim’s life. I know for some of you it may seem like a lot, but how do you put a price on the life of a young man with a beautiful wife and two children?

To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Tim’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for nearly 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southwest Liver Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only.above our family’s picture.

I know by the grace of God that we will raise the funds needed to keep Tim alive to see his son become an Eagle Scout and to walk his daughter down the aisle upon her wedding day.

Sincerely,

Theresa

PS: If you believe you have friends or family that could help reach a wider circle, please ask them forward this letter to their contacts.

Please see a recent article featuring Tim in the Northwest Explorer.

Thank you to the entire parish family of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, The Knights of Columbus, The over 50 club, the St. Vincent De Paul, the 7AM, 9AM, 1PM, 5PM, and 7PM choirs, Boyscout Troop 209, the congregation of Casas Church, the community of the Casas Kid City Preschool, The parish ofo St. Marks, The Parish of St. Odelia’s the congregation of Faith Community church, our amazing family including Droegemiers, Arntz, Chavez, Lawson, and a network of frinds including the Pictons, Giovaninis, Gomez, Jimenez, Gutierrez, Silva, Casey, Asarez, Calvelli, Kisers, Hutchinsons and the amazing student council of Ironwood Ridge High School along with the National Honor Society, the connect Four Club, the Culinary Arts program and the incredible outreach of so many beautiful families in our community.

We are so humbled and so grateful.

We hope the campaign will continue with a silent auction in the near future. God bless you all and please pray for hope, love and charity in our tiny family.

– updated 11/15/2012