Robin's nephew needs your help

I would like to introduce my nephew, RJ Brown to you. RJ is the son of my sister Janice who lives in Denver, Colorado. RJ is 30 years young, married to a loving and supportive wife, Brandy, who has been RJ's rock and soul mate. Together they have two great children, 11 and 9 years. For 15 years RJ has been living with a disease called Ulcerative Colitis. For the past couple of years the disease has consumed his time and recently almost his life. Beginning Mother's Day 2009, RJ was in and out of the hospital for 9 months undergoing treatment and surgeries. Consequently his employer of 12 years was forced to lay him off resulting in loss of medical insurance. Tragedy has also afflicted Brandy as she was involved in a horrific car accident resulting in her loss of employment. As you can imagine this disease and these hardships almost took his will to live and he was once again hospitalized for severe symptons. RJ is home now but relies on intravenous feeding adminsitered by a nurse. The cost per week is approximately $900! RJ explained to me today that his disability pay has not allowed him to qualify for Medicad. He has also met with the Department of Social Security seeking assistance.



Because RJ has set his mind to be a survivor he is now able to ask for help. On his behalf I would like to ask you for any assistance you might be able to send his way as the bills are piling up and he tries so desperatley to save his home. Thank you!



Please send any amount to;



RJ Family Assistance Fund (Acct# 2484332)

The American National Bank

901 10th Avenue

Sidney, NE 69162-1609

308-254-5536


Also, please post any messages or words of encouragement to RJ on this blog as he too will become a follower :)

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Hey RJ

I just wanted to be the first to post that I am so incredibly proud of you and the courage you have to fight this disease. I am so glad you have a wonderful wife who is so helpful and by your side attending to your needs. I hope this blog will bring you daily encouragement and a little help a long the way. I love you! Auntie Robin :)
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10 comments:

  1. BachsCraftsJune 30, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Hey RJ...I'm Janice's cousin from Idaho. I'm sorry to hear of your struggles and hope that some good fortune comes your way soon! Best Wishes, Cuzon Sue
    P.S. Your kids are cuties =)

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  2. Cindy BoettgerJune 30, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Hey RJ, I'm a good friend of Robin's over here in Covington, I have a Daughter with crohn's disease. She is 20 years old and just spent 7 days in the hospital recently. I seen what this disease can do, I pray, pray pray someone comes up with a cure. In the mean time, from what I've learned a vitamin rich liquid diet helps in the disease is acting up. Stay strong! Cindy Boettger

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  3. MistyJune 30, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Hey Brother, I'm so excited about the people that are coming together to help you to get through this. I love you with all my heart and I respect your determination in your motivation to keep pressing through even when things seem so dark and hopeless. Through the grace of God all things are going to turn out just the way they are supposed to. I love you Brother!
    ~Always, Sis~

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  4. AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Dear RJ and family,

    I am Robin's sister in law and want you to know I will be praying for you in all realms of what you are experiencing. May the Lord of all peace and comfort embrace you in this time and may you know His rest despite circumstances. He is near to the brokenhearted and is faithful in all things. May His love permeate your home! We will send what we can and we pray that even if many send little amounts it will add up to assist you in your needs. Prayers...Teresa Larsen and family

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  5. AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    RJ - This will NOT beat you!! You're too awesome to let this bring you down.. you WILL get better and you & Brandy WILL go to another Clutch show with me!! I know being sick is horrible, but I also know you can get through it.. stay strong, jookienuts!! <3 <3 <3 Tab

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  6. UnknownJuly 1, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I see that strength is not something this family is unfamiliar with so continue to stay strong for each other. RJ, remember that LOVE is the most important thing. You seem to be surrounded by it. Use that love to live.
    Kristi

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  7. Brandy Jo (wife)July 2, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    R.J. I have watched you everyday for the last 15years. I know you are strong and have the will power to turn everything around to the best. I am your wife, best friend, and care taker, I am not letting anything happen to you on my watch. I LOVE YOU! Anything and everything you need or want its my job to support you to get there or get you there myself.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 6, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    hi this RJ just wanted to thank everybody . still learning how to internet.

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  9. Aunt CoraleJuly 7, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Hello RJ, Just wanted to tell you, not a day goes by without you in my prayers.God knows i have alot of prayers out there for a lot of people and he is watching over everyone of them. I am very proud of you for keeping your faith and strenghth in fighting this,we wont let it win! Stay tuff RJ you have a lot of LOVE following you. I remember last year before mothers day you and i agreed to help grandma cut her grass every other week, well it didnt work out that way for you, i always joked you were looking for a way out ha ha. But get better the offer is still there she will wait for you! Hang in there RJ We love You Lots
    Aunt Corale Uncle Mike and Cuz Derek

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  10. AnonymousJuly 12, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Just wondering if a "cause" has been created on facebook for RJ. If so, I would like to post it on my facebook page to gain support from my friends. Constantly praying for you and your family! Love Heather (family friend)

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