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My son-in-law, Jeffery Anderson, was in a catastrophic car accident on July 2 and was left with two broken legs requiring major surgery. He will be in traction for three months with rehabilitation to follow. My daughter Isabella, Jef's wife, is overwhelmed by everything this means. She's not one to ask for help--EVER--and didn't post anything on her Facebook page about it. However, I saw that she mentioned her distress in a post made in a Facebook group--Leaf Rakers Society. She said: "Not coffee or fall related but this community is just so supportive and I’m just in need of a little light. My husband and 2 boys were in a car accident yesterday. The boys made it out with only belt burn and a great scare (thank God). But, my husband broke both his legs and is scheduled for surgery this morning. I work full time and he is a stay at home dad with our kids (one of whom has special needs). He won’t be able to care for himself for the foreseeable future, let alone the kids. I’m overwhelmed, terrified, and have no idea what to do, how to continue to work, how to be a full time care taker, mom, and employee. In need of coffee, fall, and a saving grace." Several caring people commented on the post offering prayers, free Starbucks coffee, and some really good advice. One woman suggested that Isabella keep a list of things she needs help with, so when people offer, she can give them a definitive answer. That got me thinking. And I created this page for Isabella and Jef. They need A LOT of help as they deal with loss of wages, medications, and purchase of home medical equipment on top of normal daily expenses. Thank you for reading their story and caring about them. I left details below in Special Notes. With deepest gratitude, Sherri Defesche
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UPDATE: It's been three weeks since the car accident. To say that it's turned Isabella, Jef, and their boys' lives upside down is a tremendous understatement. I had no idea what people in these kinds of situations did to cope, but thought for sure there was a safety net to catch them, to keep them from losing their home and to help creditors understand the extenuating circumstances. However, there is no safety net. Insurance settlements are months away without any interim payments for loss of wages or reimbursement for out of pocket medical costs. In the meantime, rent and utilities must be paid, bills are due, and diapers and food must be purchased. If you feel inclined to help in any way, Isabella and Jef will be eternally grateful. The give-in-kind tabs are on the right side of the page. Here is what they need most: --Gift cards for gas and groceries --Monetary donations to help with rent and utilities --Visits with Jef while Isabella attends autism therapy with Bud and runs household errands Your love and prayers continue to lift up Isabella, Jef, Bentley and Bud, so they can do what they need to do to completely heal from this curve ball in life. You will never know how much this means to them.
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