Tom has been a reporter for the previous 32 years, bringing information from the South Central to the neighborhood.
Tom, who was hospitalized final week with problem respiration, is now preventing for his life. He was recognized with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a uncommon lung illness, however sadly, it is not unusual in our household. His father (my grandpa) was a retired US Air Force navigator who died of the illness 8 months in the past in April 2022. It was completely devastating for us. In addition to the emotional toll, the monetary toll of this example is monumental. Unfortunately, he is briefly unavailable for work. Additionally, my household is searching for extra work to assist us by means of this troublesome time.
The street forward of Tom will contain many, many physician visits, diagnostic checks, journey, drugs and examinations to find out if he is a lung transplant candidate. If he’s fortunate sufficient to get an identical donor and wholesome sufficient to obtain a transplant, he’ll be on immunosuppressive medication for the remainder of his life.
It could be an excellent blessing to Tom and our household in case you would donate and share this text. If you’re unable to take action at this time, we’re so grateful that you’ve my dad in your ideas and prayers.
For the previous 25 years, my dad has labored laborious to be the very best dad my two siblings and I may hope for. Because of him, we have now been lucky sufficient to satisfy so many great folks within the MidSouth neighborhood and we completely consider that the neighborhood will rally behind him at this time.
We would additionally prefer to thank all of the healthcare staff who’ve supported our household throughout this troublesome time. We are so grateful for the nice care you’ve gotten proven our household.
