Guest guest Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Hi everyone my name is Tammy I think some of you know my daughter Crystal. She had told me about this group. I'm not big on knowing much about computers so Crystal showed me how to use her email address. She doesnt know why i'm writing though but I am going to talk to her as soon as I'm done here. Crystal is 19 she'll be 20 in November she has had to fight her whole life like i'm sure most of you have. Her EDS has been diagnosed by 3 genetic Dr's as one of a kind, She fought cancer when she was 5 years old and had a year of radiation and chemotherapy. She has had numerous surgeries and is schedualed to have 3 more comming up here in the next few months. However i have been taking her for several tests and today her DR called me in alone and wanted to talk to me. I had been telling him how i notice Crystal is exausted all the time and tries her best to keep moveing but it's hard for her. She is also in constant pain. Her Dr tried to expliane to me her condition he said the easiest way is to just say is is aging very fast. He said her body is in the Physical condition of a run down woman in her late 60's or so. Her EDS is effecting her internal organs and there is not much more they can do she is not strong enough to undergo many surgeries especially major ones. Then the worst thing he told me and it was difficult for him to tell me because he has fallowed up ith Crystal since she was born. But he said she will be very lucky if she lives andother 3 to 5 years. I never wanted to admit that crystal was wearing down but i can see it more in her every day. My biggest question and I am desperate for answers for my dyeing daughter. Crystal has always been as independent as possible she takes care of herself as much as she can there are just certaint days she needs help. she drives wich may have to stop soon as she gets worse. But when i'm gone she soes chores even she does them when I'm gone so i dont get mad at her because i dont let her do to much. Crystal has always told me of her dream she has just graduated high school in May. She is not able to work and she is recieving SSI. Her dream has always been to have a fmily and live in her own home. She does not have a boyfriend i wish i could give her that but i cant. But i feel i could at least try to get her her own home. Problem is i do good as a singel parent i can barely afford my own home. My situation is I live on 1and a half acer lot in the country. Crystal loves it here and I feel there is foom on this lot to put in her own place where that way she could live independently and I could still be right here if she needs me. See we live in a mobil home Crystal helped me pay for it with her SSI. But it's not easy for her to get arond she needs space and deserves so much more i mean of shes not going to have a long life is there no way i cant give her what she wants as far as independance. i dont know where to turn though where can i get help is there any programs that could maybe get my daughter a doublewide or even a larger trailer even and set it out here where we are? I want this so much for her and i dont know where to turn does anyone have any suggestions. Ovrall i think it would be for t he best. I work as an EMT but my 16 yearold daughter helps crystal thankfully there is nothing wrong with her. But i ruptured 3 disks at work and have to have surgery to get those fixed. As much as i hate to admit it i feel luike I'm a bad parent at times. I am tring to get some help i just have a bad temper and go off alot on Crystal i say awful things i call her lazy and many other things forgetting why she is that way. Crystal is tense when I'm home because i do get angery when things get messed up. i dont want Crystal spending the rest of her short life like that. i want her to have her own home if a t all possible and i want it out here in the country where she loves it the most. i want to do this now while there is still time because her time is running out. If ANYONE can help me with a suggestion I'd be so greatful. Thank you Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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