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10/03/2025

Quick Mason update!
Things have been slowly moving along for us. I, Charde, have continued to have more bad days than good with my health. I'm struggling to keep up with daily things but my husband is always there to pick up my slack a d take care of our needs.
For the past month or so, Mason has had quite an increase in his pain/phantom pain levels. The pain affects his legs especially. His legs have atrophied due to normal everyday use. It happens with amputees and we knew he would eventually need to be recasted to fit his changing legs. His prosthetist has unfortunately been out of office on paternity leave for the past month. Mason hasn't been able to wear his leg prosthetics for over a week now due to skin breakdown caused by ill-fitted prosthetics. So, he has been solely using his wheelchair during that time making his help needed from us alot greater. We have spoken with the doctors and they are increasing some of his nerve pain meds to hopefully make Mason more comfortable. Unfortunately there's nothing else that can be done until his prosthetics get recasted on October 12. He can't wear them when he has skin breakdown due to open skin, possibly contracting an infection, and the level of pain.
On a different note, Mason has been persistent in expressing his want to drive a car. We have been looking into how we need to go about that and it's not the easiest process! We have to find a specialized occupational therapist that is trained in drivers Ed. Insurance won't cover it. Of course!! They won't cover any of the costs associated with the drivers Ed or therapist providing it. Nor will they pay for any accomodations needed for him to drive his own car. Can you say frustrating?! I have had to jump through a million hoops for Mason over the past few years to get his insurance to approve even the most necessary items for him. It took me over a year to get power approved on his wheelchair, and a year and a half to get him approved for SSI. Seems like with his condition, things would be approved easily and more easily accessible for him. But, we put our trust in God and pray and pray that things start working more in our favor. I'll never stop fighting for what he wants and needs in his life. Ever.
He has surgery to repair and reconstruct his urethra/private area on December 15. It will once again be a 7-9 hour surgery that involves more skin grafting as well. He will need to stay overnight because the hospital is three hours away from us and because of how extensive the surgery will be. Please continue to pray for Mason and our family and please consider helping us along our journey by sharing or donating. Every little bit helps us get back on our feet and survive day to day right now. We can't thank everyone enough for the outpouring of support we've recievd thus far.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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09/14/2025

I just wanted to share some pictures of our current bills. We are getting so far behind and our natural gas bill is $550 to have it turned back on for us to even have heat this winter. Our rent is past due and we are being hounded for that too. I am beyond stressed and I just don't know what we are going to do! Any advice or a point in the right direction would be appreciated. We've tried social service and churches with no help extended to us. I'm so afraid we are going to get too far behind and end up losing our house or utilities. PLEASE continue praying for our family and please consider donating if you're able. All of our bills have the account number on them and can be paid directly if that is preferred. We just want to be more transparent about where donations are going. THANK YOU everyone so much for your continued prayers and support that are so greatly needed right now.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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09/12/2025

I just wanted to share some pictures of our current bills. We are getting so far behind and our natural gas bill is $550 to have it turned back on for us to even have heat this winter. Our rent is past due and we are being hounded for that too. I am beyond stressed and I just don't know what we are going to do! Any advice or a point in the right direction would be appreciated. We've tried social service and churches with no help extended to us. I'm so afraid we are going to get too far behind and end up losing our house or utilities. PLEASE continue praying for our family and please consider donating if you're able. All of our bills have the account number on them and can be paid directly if that is preferred. We just want to be more transparent about where donations are going. THANK YOU everyone so much for your continued prayers and support that are so greatly needed right now.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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Charde McMillan.

09/10/2025

Hi everyone! Charde here. Things have been quite rough on us lately.
The medical issues I have been enduring the past few years have gotten so much worse. I constantly have severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and loss of appetite. It makes it extremely hard on me to even fucntion daily right now. Doctors have tried medicine after medicine and every test in procedure in the book. All of them have either failed or proven nothing. They did try one injectable medicine that seemed to be working for a little while, but that also recently has proven to be yet another failure. We are desperately searching for answers at this point. We are soon going to be seeking second opinions from more specialized doctors out of state. I've lost over 40 lbs now and am just continuing to go down hill. All of this added stress has been so hard on us. Especially my husband who has taken on the role of being main caregiver to all of us and unable to work right now. I need him to help me daily for alot of my daily care right now. I've been feeling so discouraged and defeated as we've tried so many things to help me and none of them give us the answers we need.
Mason on the on the other hand is doing quite well! He has his prosthetics appt finally coming up next week to recast his legs. His legs have atrophied quite a bit and his prosthetics have become a little painful. He is trying to do alot more for himself lately which is so great to see. He was in a bit of a slump for awhile and we've worked so hard to get him motivated again to be more independent. It's very hard to change even one aspect of Mason's daily routine due to his autism. Change is a huge deal for him so even introducing one new thing can take months. He is improving though and is looking at life a little more positively nowadays. He is back in school and doing amazing! He does still have the teacher come to our house for instruction because of his skin grafting still being open and healing. But, he does hope to return to actual school next year. His next surgery to repair his urethra and add more skin grafting will be December 15. It's another long and painful surgery, but he is eager to get it over with and start moving on with some normalcy in his life.
We are struggling to pay our bills and keep up with daily life. Life has thrown us so many curveballs lately and we just can't keep up. We pray daily that God continues to provide and bring us through each and every storm. We really need some financial help right now though. Our rent is past due at $750 and our electric and water bills are also becoming past due. We are doing everything we can to keep up with things but are continuously drowning. Please continue to pray for Mason and our family. Please consider helping us by sharing, praying, and donating if you're able.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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08/28/2025

Hi everyone! Sorry for the delay in updates but we have been quite busy! We traveled to North Carolina this past weekend to lay my beautiful cousin Leah to rest. It was good to see family I haven't seen in over 25 years although the reason for our reunion was so sad. I am finally healed from my surgery and beginning to feel somewhat better. Doctors have me on a few new medicines to help with my symptoms, but the side effects are hard to deal with at times. Any improvement is good though! We are in the process of having me become Mason's paid caretaker full time now. The process has taken over a year and I still have quite a bit of CPR and first aid training to complete before I am able to become his full time caretaker. Things are going well for Mason for now. At his last appointment with the urologist this past week, they checked his skin grafts and amount of scar tissue he has in the area. The disease that originally caused all of his issues has caused really extensive scarring all throughout his body making surgeries and complete healing rather difficult. Two of his skin grafts on his private area are looking great, but the one on the bottom hasn't done as well. His private area is open right now to allow the skin grafts to take and to be able to make a new channel for his soon to be new urethra. Doctors have us applying steroid cream a few times a day to soften the scarring in order to hopefully make his next surgery more successful. His next surgery is scheduled for December 15th of this year. They will be attempting to replace the bad skin graft with a new one using skin from his bottom lip. Also during the surgery they will be making a new urethra for him using the good skin grafts and closing the area. He has what's called a urethrostomy that he currently is able to urinate through. They will also be closing that as well so he will be able to urinate normally again. We are PRAYING they will be able to do all of this at once and successfully, but they may only be able to do the new skin graft this time with the rebuild of his urethra and closure of the area at a later date. This is a painfully long and drawn out procesa, but will ultimately be worth it in the end! He has some increased phantom pains lately as well as new pain in his knees. We will be visiting the prosthetist next week to have his legs recasted for new prosthetics in hopes of helping his pain some. He will also be switching from his myoelectric hands to myoelectric hooks. This is because they allow him to have more grip and are just better for him. The hands are more for a cosmetic look whereas the hooks allow to him live life a little easier and be able to use his hands in a more functional way. As far as our financial situation right now, it's not the best. Traveling lately and doctors appointments have completely drained us. We had to borrow money to attend the funeral, but I couldn't live with myself if I hadn't gone. Leah was not only my cousin, but my BEST friend. We do continue to struggle financially and trying to get back on our feet has proved our biggest challenge. As soon as we get ahead, something comes and knocks us right back down. We pray daily that God will continue to provide and bring us through the storm. Life is so much harder with the constant added stress of worrying whether I'll be able to keep the lights and water on or pay our rent monthly. Things are improving some, but we are drowning while we try to recover from what these past few years have thrown at us. We ask that you please continue to pray for Mason and our family. Please share our GoFundMe or donate if you're able. Even the smallest amount helps in the biggest ways. I will continue to update as we go along and we can't thank everyone enough for their continued prayers and support.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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08/28/2025

Hey everyone! Life has been a whirlwind lately, and while there has been progress, it has not come without hardship. This past weekend we traveled to North Carolina to lay my beloved cousin Leah to rest—a heartbreaking farewell, but also an opportunity to reconnect with family I had not seen in more than 25 years. As I continue to heal from my own surgery and adjust to new medications, I am working through the difficult process of becoming Mason’s full-time paid caretaker. His journey remains painfully long and complex. Recent appointments revealed progress in some of his skin grafts, while others need further surgical intervention. His next surgery, scheduled for December 15th, will be a major step forward, and we are holding onto hope that it will bring him closer to healing and regaining function. Mason also faces new challenges with phantom and joint pain, and we are preparing him for new prosthetics that will hopefully bring more comfort and independence. Yet, alongside the medical hurdles, the financial strain continues to weigh heavily. Traveling to the funeral, school clothes, inflating food costs, travel, and ongoing medical expenses have left us struggling just to keep up with basic needs. Still, we remain grounded in faith, believing that God will continue to provide. We humbly ask for your continued prayers, encouragement, and if possible, your support through donations or sharing our GoFundMe. Every bit of kindness extended to us helps carry the weight of this journey, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who continues to walk alongside our family.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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08/02/2025

Hello everyone, it's Charde. I wanted to take a moment to share an update on my journey as I continue to recover from abdominal surgery, where my left o***y was removed and biopsies were taken. This past year has been a relentless battle with my health, leading to three surgeries and still leaving doctors puzzled about my condition. The burden of my illness has weighed heavily on our family, especially on my husband, who has taken on the immense responsibility of caring for our children and managing the household while juggling all the bills. It breaks my heart to see him stretched so thin, and I wish I could contribute more during this challenging time.

In addition to my situation, our son Mason has upcoming appointments this month to monitor the progress of his skin grafting and to schedule his next surgery. The travel for these appointments adds another layer of stress as we must make a three-hour trip each way. With our financial struggles mounting, we are left wondering how we will manage these trips alongside our other obligations. The weight of overdue rent and mounting bills creates an overwhelming atmosphere of anxiety that looms over us daily. Our faith in God has been our anchor, guiding us through this tumultuous period, but we feel desperate for answers regarding my health. The lack of progress here in Charleston prompts us to consider traveling to the Cleveland Clinic for specialized care that may provide the solutions we seek.

It's hard to express just how debilitating my illness has been. I find myself confined to the couch, feeling defeated by the lack of answers despite countless consultations, tests, and surgeries. As we reach out for help, my greatest hope is to avoid losing our home or having our utilities disconnected. My husband’s ability to provide for our family has also been hindered by my condition, as he can’t return to work until I am capable of caring for Mason and the other children. The uncertainty surrounding my recovery has left me at a loss, emotionally drained and overwhelmed. I ask for your prayers for Mason and our family during this time. If you find it in your heart to help, it would mean the world to us, as we aim to keep our lives afloat while trusting that God will guide us through this illness. Thank you for your support, prayers, and kindness.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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07/30/2025

Charde is out of surgery and in a lot of pain. Still no answers as of yet but the doctor took out her left o***y and a bunch of biopsy samples from her uterus. PLEASE pray we get some kind of answers soon. She has been so miserable for so long. 😕

Please continue to pray for our family. We can't thank everyone enough for your support as we continue to struggle to meet our daily needs and bills.

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07/20/2025

Hello everyone! I wanted to take a moment to share our current situation, which has been incredibly challenging for us. Right now, things are not going so great. We’re falling behind on our rent and facing the imminent threat of our electricity being shut off on the 24th of this month. The weight of these financial burdens feels like it’s pulling us under, and despite our best efforts to stay afloat, we are drowning in bills.
On top of everything, Charde is scheduled for surgery on July 29th. We are hopeful that this procedure will finally shed light on the health issues she has been battling, as she’s been suffering from severe stomach pain and has lost nearly 35 pounds since March. It's heartbreaking to see her so miserable, and we eagerly await answers that could help improve her condition. Additionally, Mason has several upcoming appointments that will add to our already mounting travel expenses, further complicating our situation.
We find ourselves praying every day for a miracle, asking for God to guide us through this tough time as we navigate these medical hardships and financial struggles. We are reaching out to our community in hopes of finding support; any assistance toward our rent or electric bills would make a significant difference. The stress of these uncertainties is unimaginable, but we are deeply grateful for the selflessness and unwavering support we’ve received from so many of you. Thank you for considering helping us—your kindness is a light in our darkest moments, and we truly couldn’t get through this without you.

God bless,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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07/13/2025

Hey everyone! It’s Charde, and I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the donations towards our air conditioner repair. Thanks to your kindness, we are finally able to keep cool! I apologize for the lack of updates recently; I’ve been facing some debilitating health issues that have kept me mostly confined to our couch for the past month. For over two years, I have struggled with severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and unexpected weight loss. Despite having my gallbladder and appendix removed and trying numerous tests and medications, I still find no relief—if anything, my condition seems to worsen. It’s become increasingly challenging to function on a daily basis, and I have an exploratory surgery scheduled for July 29 in hopes of finally getting some answers.
In the meantime, my husband has been juggling all the responsibilities at home, from caring for the kids to managing the household, and it’s been a huge burden for him. We’re really struggling to make ends meet, especially since I haven’t been able to work. As a result, we’re falling behind on rent compounded by unexpected repairs that have come directly out of our own pockets due to our landlord's unfortunate situation. Financial stress has been overwhelming; we were already barely scraping by before my illness, and now I find myself worried sick about how we will cover basic necessities such as rent, lights, and water. It often feels like it's one challenge after another, and I pray every day for answers to my medical problems and the hope to get back to some semblance of normal life.
On a brighter note, I’m excited to share that Mason has his follow-up appointment with urology in August to assess his skin grafting and schedule his next surgery. He’s also due for a recasting of his leg prosthetics, a normal procedure for amputees dealing with muscle atrophy. And let’s not forget, Mason’s birthday is on July 18! He’s turning 18—isn’t that incredible? We are so grateful to witness his growth and resilience. We thank God every day for saving our son. Through all of this, we ask that you keep Mason and our family in your prayers. As we navigate this tough patch, any financial support to help us through would be immensely appreciated. Thank you all for your love and support; it truly means the world to us.

God bless.
The McMillan Family ❤️

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06/29/2025

Dear wonderful supporters,
We're reaching out today with a heavy heart and a difficult update. As much as we cherish sharing positive progress, the reality is that we're facing several significant challenges that are impacting our family deeply right now.
The most immediate and pressing issue is our home's air conditioning. For over a week now, our central AC has been blowing warmish air, forcing us to turn it off completely. As many of you know from our previous updates, we live in a 3000 sq ft, two-story house. To cope with the rising temperatures, we've sectioned off the downstairs living room and den and are relying on a single 5000 BTU window AC unit and four high-powered fans. This has been our only means of staying remotely cool and comfortable. The heat upstairs has become unbearable, forcing all of us to sleep downstairs on couches and air mattresses.
We've been trying desperately to contact our landlord for over a week without any success. We value our relationship with him, especially after living here for almost two years and always paying rent on time. However, in the past year, we've noticed a concerning pattern of him being incarcerated frequently, which has made communication incredibly difficult. Since we can't get in touch and the situation is becoming unbearable, we're faced with the difficult decision of getting the AC repaired ourselves and deducting the cost from our rent. The problem is, with July's rent and bills already paid, we have absolutely no leftover funds to cover this essential repair. It's a deeply frustrating and complicated situation that we truly didn't anticipate.
On a more personal note, Mason is doing well with his physical recovery. His skin grafts look perfect, and he's in good spirits, even trying new things for himself. We have his next appointment in August, where we'll be scheduling his next surgery to repair his urethra and groin area. We continue to care for Mason's needs about 85% of the time, as he's not yet self-sufficient and still struggles with tasks many of us take for granted. It's often heartbreaking to witness his frustrations, but incredibly rewarding to see him conquer challenges.
Charde is also facing her own significant health battles. She's been trying to get a diagnosis for two years. While she's had her appendix and gallbladder removed in the past year, she continues to suffer from debilitating stomach pain daily. This pain significantly impacts her ability to function, and she's been feeling quite miserable. She has an exploratory surgery coming up soon, which we hope will finally shed some light on her condition and provide answers.
It truly feels like challenges are constantly piling up. We can't seem to catch our breath or get ahead. Things had been progressing relatively well for us until the AC broke and Charde's health took a turn. The stress is currently overwhelming. To add to the strain, Dad also desperately needs surgery to repair a torn ACL in his knee, and he's been shouldering a lot of the burden lately.
We know this is a lot of difficult news, and we wouldn't ask for anything if it weren't absolutely necessary. Your continued prayers and support mean the world to us. Everything feels incredibly heavy right now, and we are so grateful for any help you can offer.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and for your unwavering kindness.

With deepest gratitude,
The McMillan Family ❤️

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