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Hey imgur, so kind of a sob story and there will be typos so bear with me.
My mom is in the hospital, she was working on building her own house and fell off a ladder. Three broken ribs and had to get her left kidney removed due to bleeding. I'm not asking for sympathy or anything, I just needed to share with someone because right now it's just me and my sister.
My mom is 60 years old and owns her own restaurant in Port orchard, WA. And is building her own house from the ground up. I'm so proud of what she accomplished and I hope for a speedy recovery.
Tl:Dr
Mom ended up falling and is now in the hospital.
FP Edit: thank you guy so much for all the support. It has been tough but we are getting through it. The name of her restaurant is Cosmos Delicatessen in Port Orchard, WA for those asking.
If you're feeling generous here is the link to a fundraiser for her medical bills https://www.youcaring.com/shellylewis-1162302?utm_campaign=buttonshare&utm_medium=url&utm_source=copy&utm_c
KayMcGalen
Send some extra love to her from the imgur community. Your mom is a total badass and she’s gonna be better than ever soon!
whereismydamnlighter
fundraiser for medical bills ... welcome to the USA.
siemensG
Sorry to hear, hope she pulls through and I’ll tell my Port Orchard peeps to hit up her deli
NoUserNamesLeftToChooseFrom
As someone from the other WA (Western Australia), & spends too much time in hospital, sending good vibes your fams way.
Ravenbreaker
The fact that I saw this RIGHT after the /r/OSHA post is kinda ironic. Sorry about your mom though.
BoxWrangler
I’m near there.... I’ll be going there for lunch! I’m guessing she is going to need the money.
PUNKem733
Your mom WILL get well soon. Moms are just a tougher breed than all of us.
DifferentStates
Your mom is sixty... building a house... and owns a restaurant... She's a bad ass and will be fine. (Hopefully quickly)
DanJonesKing
Your 60 year old mom is building her own house from the ground up? She's a total badass. a few broken ribs won't stop her.
wrenchguy707
Ill have to swing by next time I'm on that side of the water to support the business. I grew up on that side. Here's to a speedy recovery!
4thStateOfMatter
Document injuries, notebook w dates, ask for copies of all MRI, xray, MD report s, etc.....your mom may have own occupation disability ins.
4thStateOfMatter
Or need SSD claim filed for her......you'll need a Social Security disability attorney....much paperwork but it will help her
nalidogbowwow
Hey my dad lives in Port Orchard, I used to work in a restaurant down there. May I ask the name of her restaurant?
LoganLewis
Cosmos Delicatessen
nommon
My mom had her third kidney transplant not too long ago, so believe me when I say that yours will be just fine with only one.
ThecommentFarmer
Sounds like she's a great person. I'm sure she will pull through. Go do ish that House for her!
LoganLewis
All her friends are putting together a work party to finish it for her this week
Mercenarity
+1 for homebuilding safety awareness
sowasvonsowas
I hope she makes a full and speedy recovery. ♥
AwkwardLee
Get well soon @OP's mum!
HodgeNPodge
Port orchard is my hometown...sorry to hear about your mom. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
thatpoindexter
To the web dev's out there: her website could use some work if you feel like donating your time: http://www.cosmosdeli.com/
LoganLewis
I really appreciate that, mom did that herself and taught herself the coding to do it. She is just too busy to update it.
thatpoindexter
Your mom sounds amazing. Neither of my parents would ever touch webpage coding. That's really cool
noripirg
Ribs and kidneys. I'm seeing a new menu item at the restaurant. In all seriousness, hoping for a speedy recovery.
HerNameWasMagil
Small world, I’m in Bremerton. So sorry @OP.
davdeMoonQueen
Good luck and may your mom get well soon!
LoganLewis
Thank you!
BossPat
Seriously keep us updated. It's hard when your going through this. Lost my mom when I was 8. My wife nearly lost me 3 months ago.
iReallyDontGetIt
Do you need any financial assistance? I’d be happy to donate if you opened up a GoFundMe.
LoganLewis
Out of state family is working on that right now. I'll add it once we get it set up.
LoganLewis
https://www.youcaring.com/shellylewis-1162302?utm_campaign=buttonshare&utm_medium=url&utm_source=copy&utm_content=cf_cp_01
LoganLewis
Set up and ready to go
iReallyDontGetIt
Just donated. Good luck, and tell your mom she’s awesome for me.
dedpaen
The one thing my mom liked was a little lavender scented pillow she could tuck under her at night. Medical smells get old quick.
RudolftheRedNosedDuck
As someone who is allergic to lavender, I hate going to hospitals for this reason, I always have an attack because of this. :/
redsmerf
Port Orchard is a nice little town.
TheBrokenRuler
As someone with a fragile mother who WON'T STOP RENOVATING, this is one of my worst fears. I live 13 hours away otherwise I'd do it all 4her
Jonr1222
Hope she has a speedy recovery she a is strong woman to be doing some thing so hard
redletterservices
Who’s running the restaurant? Do you live somewhere else?
LoganLewis
I live in Redmond, so like an hour and a half away. She has a very well trained staff. But I may take time off my job to go run her place.
mollythechamp
If you need any help taking care of her. I will come help
LoganLewis
I appreciate the offer I will keep it in mind, if you're within Washington State feel free to pm me
mollythechamp
Ok
wholesomeexplanation
I live in Washington - which restaurant?
iamkarlpilkington
Oh I thought it was Western Australia..
bigman5
I do too, I live on Fox Island
LoganLewis
Cosmos Delicatessen in Port Orchard
PopcornPeep
Paninis yummy!!!
Mavenrral
My mom and most of my family live in port orchard... Sorry to hear about your mom
Slothhugswanted
Road trip time!
Steelballsofstill
Im from kirkland, were planning to do a road trip there this summer. will pray for your mom.
HaroldLostHisPurpleCrayon
Well shit, I'm from kirkland too!
Thunda792
Mukilteo reporting in. We'll be there!
PhantomGeek
Bellevue love headed your way soon
Daggaroth
I live in Port Orchard and love Cosmos! I am so sorry to hear about the accident I hope she recovers quickly
AppleyD
Poulsbo here, never been there, but you can bet I'll find a reason to go down to PO now. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your mom.
jukoshman
Same from sequim will totally hit up that restaurant!
TheGreatJackAttack
What's Sequim like? Been considering that as a road trip destination for awhile now. Looks beautiful from the photos I've seen.
mollythechamp
Get Well soon
napalmpatty
Shit dude I took my prom date there for dinner that night. Always enjoyed going there with my parents too.
gentlemenmarrybrunettes
Snohomish love coming your way. We'll stop by the restaurant to show some respect.
ibrokemyselflmao
My nanny is down the street from there. Guess I'll be stopping by tomorrow night
KindofaBigThing
I can't believe all the PO love! One of the best restaurants around, not that there's much competition.
Steelballsofstill
holy crack! thats a nice restaurant!
TheMythicalJackalope
Bothell/ Spokane reporting in. We will stop by as soon as we are back on the west side. We are small business owners too! Get well!
CaptainSpiderpants
I've eaten there! She runs a great place, best wishes from our van down by the river
HaroldLostHisPurpleCrayon
Sending good thoughts from the other side of the sound :)
Trea47
That is close!
VernonLamb
My uncle lives close by. I'll tell him to stop by, but I guarantee he's going to tell your mother: No. More. Ladders.
wholesomeexplanation
Hell yeah, we head up that way all the time. We'll stop by next time we do - I'm sure she'll be all better by then!
AbyssinianRem
Username relevant.