Dear Friends, Family and Community,
My mother, MaryLou Philhower has been suffering from diabetes and is now in end stage renal failure. Her only option is a life-saving kidney transplant. She is very fortunate because my brother, Scott is a match and will be able to give her the ultimate gift of life.
My mother is the loving wife to my father Stanley, remarkable mother, doting grandmother and well-respected friend to many. In October of 2012 my mother was diagnosed with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney disease at the same time that we were hit by Hurricane Sandy. We lost our home and all of our belongings. Being very ill and then displaced from your home of many years has taken an emotional, physical and financial toll on her. We are so grateful to all of our friends, family and local builder Michael Bucchino for his help and support as our home was rebuilt. However, her health has continued to decline and she is getting closer to the time when she must receive this transplant.
Updates (2)
July 9, 2015
Thanks Stephanie we are both recovering nicely. The prayers are always the answer so thank you for keeping them up. Lap check in Livingston in am. will keep u posted.
June 12, 2015
Thanks to all who are following my page for your thoughts, prayers and contributions. Surgery is scheduled for June 30, 2015. Our family meeting will take place in Livingston on June 19,2015. We will have an opportunity to ask the professionals all our questions. Please keep us in your prayers.
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July 7, 2015
Hope you and Scott are recovering rapidly. I'm still praying!
Stephanie Sakosits
June 14, 2015
Mary Lou, I feel so lucky to have you and your very beautiful, loving family in my life and in the lives of my family. You are dealing with this experience with bravery and grace. You give everyone around you so much strength and courage. Scott is an inspiration and a hero to all of us who hold you so very dear. You are in my heart, precious cousin, as are Stanley, Scott, Mary Beth, and Lorelei. With love and lots of prayers, Mair xxxooo
Your adoring cousin, Mair
June 2, 2015
MaryLou was an amazing daughter and friend to our mother and she was very supportive and an and an awesome sister to Kath-a-ryn, both who are now in heaven watching over all of us to keep us safe, healthy and happy. MaryLou knows how much she means to all of her siblings and how much we appreciate all she does for each of us. For me, gave me the gift of her unconditional love but even more extraordinary Mary Lou gave me the ultimate gift of playing a major roll in the raising of Scott and Marybeth. It was not in the cards for me to bare children yet I feel like I was very blessed to be such a big part of their lives. My heart if full of love for you all and I can hardly control myself to type this message. There are no words to fully express the feelings of love that Mom, Kathy and I had and still have for MaryLou. She is one of the most giving and generous and compassionate people I've be privileged to have in my life. You are so strong for everyone else...please stay strong for yourself. I love you. Friends and family, thank you all for your prayers, support and contributions. Net
Annette Bracco, Your loving sister.
