I posted earlier this week about a friend who was assaulted (click here to read the story).  With his permission, I get to tell a little more.  Michael Burr is in surgery as I type this entry to reattach his jaw to his skull.  He had been suffering since last Saturday, in pain, unable to eat.  Thankfully, he will heal.

There is, however, more to the trauma of this situation.  Michael is a self-employed plumber.  He has a supplier that he makes purchases from that he stands to lose if he is unable to pay.  He will be out of work for at least 3 weeks.  When he doesn’t work he doesn’t get paid.  If he doesn’t get paid he doesn’t pay the bills.  If he doesn’t pay his supplier he loses his livelihood.   Of course, one has other bills, too.  They could lose everything… As a business owner he is also not prepared to deal with costly medical bills.  Their deductibles and percentage of responsibility is very, very different than what we are accustomed to if we are on a group insurance plan.

Needless to say, aside from the physical and psychological suffering that Michael and his family are dealing with there is also a critical financial situation unfolding before them.  I am writing this post to ask you for help.  Michael is a good man, very capable and willing to take care of his family and his responsibilities.  But right now, he needs our help.  Please consider making a donation for them.  The money collected will be used to pay medical bills, household expenses, and Michael’s business supplier while he recovers so that this horrible thing that has happened doesn’t ruin their very lives.  Below is a link to a paypal account that has been established to assist the Burr family.

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