As some of you may know, our buddy Frank fell off a ladder on Mothers Day shattering his Calcaneus (heel) bone in his foot. His fractures were complex and significant enough to require an immediate surgery, as well as subsequent surgeries going forward. As you can imagine, this is hitting his family of 6 super hard. After a week in the hospital, he was released to go home. He will have to keep off of this foot for months, making stairs (and running around with kiddos) virtually impossible. Accommodations have had to be made so that he can remain on the 1st floor of their home. He's scheduled for another surgery on Friday, the 24th, as long as his swelling goes down.
The Dzupinkas are always the first to lend a helping hand, and now it's our turn to return the favor. There will be health insurance deductibles, accommodations for healing, scheduling concerns, and chores to be managed for the forseeable future until Frank is back to himself. I have set up this fundraiser to help them financially, which is always the most humbling part, but if you can't contribute financially, please consider helping in a more functional way. And above all else, PRAY. Pray for healing. Pray for peace (not just for the environment, but for mental peace). Pray for joy that surpasses all understanding. Pray for the family. Pray for comfort for his wife and children. Pray for Becca as she navigates this crazy journey of being a working mom of 4 active kids and caregiver to her husband.
I will keep everyone updated on this page as I am updated.
Latest update as of Jul 15, 2024
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Cleared for Physical Therapy...and Shower!
Hey everyone! My doctor appointment went amazing today! God is good all the time!
Dr. Pan took a few more X-rays today and then had me put light weight on my foot, which felt very odd after two months of not walking. I was a little unsteady (Becca said it looked like I was using my foot as a kickstand), but with the walking boot on, I was able to stand on my own. Thank you God!
I am also cleared for getting my foot wet finally...aka shower time!!! Becca has been daydreaming of this day. She has been faithfully applying prescription lotion (ammonium lactate) nightly to help start the exfoliating process. Now, we scrub! I cannot thank God enough for this woman in my life and her unconditional love. We are almost there babe 😘
I will start PT 2-3 times a week, hopefully this week. Since I have a physical therapist assigned already, I was able to reach out to him and let him know I'm cleared for therapy. I still have a bulge on the medial (interior) side of my ankle where the bones are a bit misaligned due to the soft tissue damage. The doc is monitoring this (it's getting worse), but unless it starts becoming painful or impacts my walking, we will not operate on this. I will take it slow of course and will probably be sore for a bit after each session, but I am ready to get started and feeling strong!
I also returned to work part time, remotely, on 7/1. My employer, manager and job lead have all been so supportive of my healing and recovery. It has been nice to be able to slowly work my way back to a full time workload and schedule. Remember, I have never been out of work this long my entire adult life. It is going to take some time to get back to full strength and I know I don't have to rush.
Thank you for the continued support and encouragement from everyone. Your prayers and well wishes mean a lot. Looking forward to seeing more progress through the power of Jesus!
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Debbie Hayes
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
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Frank and Becca Dzupinka
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Cleared for Physical Therapy...and Shower!
Jul 15, 2024
Hey everyone! My doctor appointment went amazing today! God is good all the time!
Dr. Pan took a few more X-rays today and then had me put light weight on my foot, which felt very odd after two months of not walking. I was a little unsteady (Becca said it looked like I was using my foot as a kickstand), but with the walking boot on, I was able to stand on my own. Thank you God!
I am also cleared for getting my foot wet finally...aka shower time!!! Becca has been daydreaming of this day. She has been faithfully applying prescription lotion (ammonium lactate) nightly to help start the exfoliating process. Now, we scrub! I cannot thank God enough for this woman in my life and her unconditional love. We are almost there babe 😘
I will start PT 2-3 times a week, hopefully this week. Since I have a physical therapist assigned already, I was able to reach out to him and let him know I'm cleared for therapy. I still have a bulge on the medial (interior) side of my ankle where the bones are a bit misaligned due to the soft tissue damage. The doc is monitoring this (it's getting worse), but unless it starts becoming painful or impacts my walking, we will not operate on this. I will take it slow of course and will probably be sore for a bit after each session, but I am ready to get started and feeling strong!
I also returned to work part time, remotely, on 7/1. My employer, manager and job lead have all been so supportive of my healing and recovery. It has been nice to be able to slowly work my way back to a full time workload and schedule. Remember, I have never been out of work this long my entire adult life. It is going to take some time to get back to full strength and I know I don't have to rush.
Thank you for the continued support and encouragement from everyone. Your prayers and well wishes mean a lot. Looking forward to seeing more progress through the power of Jesus!Read More
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Vy Barto | $75
9mos agoAwww man, prayers for a speedy recovery, Frank! ❤️🩹
Debra reichhold | $50
9mos agoSending prayers and love your way
Jaime Duncan | $25
9mos agoWishing you a speedy recovery! You have always been there to lend a helping hand. I am praying for you and your family.
Anonymous Donor | $125
10mos agoYou are valued and appreciated, Frank and Becca.
Rhonda George | $25
10mos agoFeel better Frank! Praying for a full recovery!