It has been a while since we have updated, but life has a way of just getting away from you. I am writing today to share some updates.The best update is for the past month JJ has been able to speak-it is limited but it has been wonderful to hear him communicate again. He did have to have several procedures and a surgery to get there but we will take it. he is preparing for another surgery to fix the damage that radiation has caused, but hopefully this surgery will allow him to speak all the time. His recovery has been and still is very difficult. The things that save your life also destroy your body, so we are working through things and hopefully 2025 will be his year to get back to his life finally. Jason is struggling quite a bit, he is trying to work through all of life’s challenges and changes for him, while still working towards his goals of walking and using his left arm/hand again. It’s been an exceptionally hard 2 years for him and we are hopeful for a better year filled with progress in 2025. I am Jason’s primary caregiver, I do contracted work from home because he cannot be left alone. Unfortunately, I learned a few weeks ago that I have breast cancer. (i will share more info as I have it). This was obviously a huge blow to our family and it just feels like we are the never ending punching bag. So, unfortunately I am writing to ask for your help and consider donating to our Gofundme again. I do not have any sick or vacation time, so I will not be paid for any time I miss. We also desperately need some medical equipment to help Jason, especially with a surgery coming up and his limited mobility. We have been working with insurance for over a year and they keep denying medical equipment, we are working with the state on financial assistance and waivers for help with Jason and we have been on the waiting list for 57+ weeks. We have had to use every dollar we have worked for the past 25 years just to survive these last two years. Any help would greatly appreciated. Lastly, thank you to everyone who has supported us whether it be financial, spiritually, just checking in on us, sending meals we appreciate it more than words could ever express. With love and sincere gratitude,Melissa<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/duhgt6-williams-family-support?_gl=1*1phvmwa*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bq6BhAKEiwAH6bqoPDfHRqbd3ou5jSZvRZPGAftN00L6dq9r7-z0t1IZkkur-mH1zH1jBoClcYQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADj5gICgfN3-3AQQDr4JAVU70hMSi">https://www.gofundme.com/f/duhgt6-williams-family-support?_gl=1*1phvmwa*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA9bq6BhAKEiwAH6bqoPDfHRqbd3ou5jSZvRZPGAftN00L6dq9r7-z0t1IZkkur-mH1zH1jBoClcYQAvD_BwE&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADj5gICgfN3-3AQQDr4JAVU70hMSi</a>

Jason Williams

Update: Today's update – by Melissa Williams