My name is Jeannie Shoop and I started this for my husband, Justin Shoop. He’s my world, my best friend. He has multiple health issues, including diabetes, and I’m asking for a little help for our bills, gas, and non-food items.
It started on September 1st, 2023. I found him unconscious that morning. Could not wake him up. Called 911, and they took him to our local emergency room. They had to put him on a ventilator. They said he had COVID and he had been vomiting, and it went into his lungs. The doctor gave him a 10% chance of survival. They were not equipped to properly care for him, so he was flown about 45 minutes away. I was unable to follow in my car because I didn’t have enough gas. I was able to go the next day thanks to someone giving me gas money. I did call multiple times throughout the night. They kept him sedated and on a ventilator for 5 days. He went to a rehab facility for several weeks. He survived, thanks to God! He’ll have issues with his lungs from now on.
A few months later, he developed seizures. We didn’t know what kind or why for almost 6 months. He finally got a diagnosis of schizophrenia/bipolar with depression. The medication has helped, but he will have random seizures for the rest of his life. He was also diagnosed with a failing gallbladder and failing pancreas. They need to do surgery for those but can’t until his seizures are under control. In August of 2024, he developed a bad wound on his left foot.
Thankfully, the wound doctors got it healed. Just a few months ago, his left knee was hurting and swollen. Tests showed multiple fractures. The surgeon said he needed a complete knee replacement. It would only get worse. He has applied and reapplied for disability, but we’re still waiting on a decision. Until then, we would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you and God bless
