My name is Jean Phelps and I own a small florist in Martinez GA. (The Bloom Closet) I have diabetes that has caused vision issues and kidney failure. I have gone thru numerous tests and have been approved for the transplant list after I get a few more final tests. My medical bills are getting out of control even with good insurance and continue to grow daily. even when I was turned down for a transplant at local hospital I have to pay for testing which with insurance is $1500. I have been like everyone else that's sick, just keep working and hoping things will work out. I'm now facing summer months which are awful for florists especially since I'm not physically able to do weddings anymore. My husband Chris is working 2 jobs to help pay bills, but If you could help a little bit, I'm in your debt. I'm doing everythjng I can, diet and medicine wise to keep my GFR as high as possible so I don't have to go on dialysis. and if I do get a transplant the after care and medicine is crazy expensive. I have to go to Atlanta for 2 appts each week for a month after transplant then every week for a few more months. so I will have to essentially move to Atlanta since Augusta is 3 hrs away and I'll have to have a cargiver to drive and stay with me. It's just a lot and I'm so thankful for family and friends. I'm just at a loss on how things will get paid and I'm finally just going to ask for help. take care of yourself, you can lose everything you've worked for quickly.