I have experienced the unexpected. My name is Russell Soriano, and I have two amazing children, Addison (Addi), 12 years old, and Russell (RJ), 10 years old. My wife, Megan, died very unexpectedly on 7/23. I received her nervous text messages and frantic phone call complaining of leg pain and swelling early Sunday morning. Feeling the fear and desperation in her cries, I dropped my responsibilities at church and rushed her to the hospital, hoping this would ease her anxiety and pain. What happened in the next few hours is what nightmares are made of. Megan, a model of health and vibrance was lost from this world. I find myself not only a grieving spouse but a single parent very aware that we have lost a vital part of our family. Megan was a loving person with a big heart for all, but most importantly she was the leader of our family. She organized everything from finances to vacations, along with all of the mundane chores that a family of four would have in front of them. Most importantly, Megan was the love of my life and that can not be replaced or forgotten. I have some peace knowing that Heaven gained the most beautiful angel, but it left Addi, RJ and myself with more needs than we can fathom. Megan was a rock for our family and, in addition to grieving the loss of someone we could not have loved more, we are becoming more and more aware of the needs that we have now that she is no longer with us. Addi will be the first to experience the devastating difference between birthdays before versus after Mom on July 31st. RJ will be starting 5th grade and Addi 7th grade in August without a mother. Back-to-school shopping, class assignments, playdates and so much more will look and feel unrecognizable with such a central figure suddenly absent. The noticeable absence will continue through Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, weddings, and more. Our lives will never be the same. Megan was only 35 years old. No one, including us, saves for the funeral of a healthy 35-year-old. No one, including us, expects to go from a two-income household to a one-income household suddenly. No one, including me, expects to become a single parent in one devastating afternoon. Along with half the income coming in, we will incur more expenditures as the kids will need before and after school programs like bussing and daycare. I humbly ask for your help. I am still trying to figure out how to do life without the love of my life, but the basic needs of the family and the costs associated with the death of a loved one must be met. Please give whatever you can so we can cover bills, food and funeral costs. Also, please pray for us. This pain is not something I would wish on my worst enemy, and our family is suffering immensely during this time. We could use all the financial and emotional support we could get.
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