I hope this message finds you well, and I'd like to thank you already for taking the time to hear me in a time of need. My name is Derek Anderson, and on July 2nd I was crossing the street a minute from home, singing along to Bob Seger's "Turn the Page", and then everything went black. When I came to, I quickly realized things weren't good, and my first important words to those I couldn't even see were, "I need a priest!" You may think I'm being dramatic but it was my mother teary eyed later in the ER that recanted those words, apparently someone told her. One of my favorite priests growing up happened to be the one who answered the call and we both made light wishing it were better circumstances, and regardless even then I was thankful to be alive, not knowing how bad the wreck was. I was t-boned on my passenger side, my car a crescent moon. My right side embedded with glass that even as I write this, over a week later, I'm pulling out. 4 ribs were broke across both sides of my back. I have a concussion that has left my mind in a state I've never had to deal with before. In days after the crash I've lost feeling in half of my left hand, and I worry what else I may be left with. Breathing every breath is taxing, a sneeze sent me back to the ER, and most physical activity is excruciating. Im the type that usually toughs things out, and asking for help is hard for me to do, I'm usually looking out for others at whatever the cost may be to me, and I've always been that way. Unfortunately before this accident, I had secured some temporary work for a friend, and my unemployment ran out; I've been seeking work and actively interviewing for months and this has been the longest I've been unable to secure employment after being let go in December. With this accident, having to lawyer up for injury claims, a totalled vehicle that won't get sorted out til a settlement even may be reached as the circumstances in the accident aren't great for proving either party at fault at this time, and an unforeseeable exact date to resume interviews (nobody's gonna hire a guy walking in wincing in pain or unable to remember basic words) my ability to cover rent, a basic low end vehicle to get anywhere, and other basic bill or sudden needs, is at a negative momentum by even wanting to work and being unable for some time. Im only asking to be able to cover basic needs and transportation for at least the time it'll take to get back up to speed and not of any gain from what I had when I got in my car; I'd just be thankful to have my life back once I heal. If you know me personally you know I've always done whatever I can for others, even for a few that have had nothing and no place to sleep. I hope that God blesses you just for reading this as even knowing my story is an act of charity by witnessing my humanity.
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