We're frequently asked by friends if we have a fund started for Michael. We always answered "no". Part of it was a pride thing. The other reason we didn't have a fund started was that we hadn't needed one yet. Most of his needs were met through insurance or were so minor we didn't need to ask for help.
We started realizing that as Michael got older his needs grew as well and insurance seemed to cover less and less. My husband and I would sit and discuss what we could afford, what we really needed, and what Michael could do without for now. It was becoming difficult to know there were things out there that Michael could benefit from, but that we'd never afford.
We had someone explain to us that now is the time to ask for help. Not in the future, when our savings account is gone, or when we've pushed people's generosity away so many times that we can't bring ourselves to ask for help. As we started asking people what they thought about setting up a fund for Michael we noticed that people truly wanted to help.
We're very grateful for all the help we've received from our family and friends. We made this page to showcase what we're able to do with the assistance we've received and what our goals for Michael are.
Again, THANK YOU to everyone who supports Michael. It is encouraging to know we are not alone ♥
