Hello, my friends. As many of you know, Grandma has been in need of around the clock care now. She’s doing well after months of intense ups, and downs. Still, she can no longer care for herself entirely in the house. She’s 96 going on 97, trust me she’s still sweet-spicy, and fabulous. I have moved into the house with her to be with her, and take care of the things she can no longer do easily.

Due to the nature of the care Grandma needs, I can rarely leave the property, and if I do it’s not for long. I am her sole inhouse caregiver. While I don’t need much, I do need income. I started a bug business on the side.

I’m sure you’ve seen me posting Jumping Spiders. I just love them. If you know me, you know this is what I’m good at. How many animals, domestic and feral I have raised successfully. They have my heart. So, I started Jumping Orchard, both for my happiness and peace of mind, as well as nurturing the financial goals.

I need help with supplies for my business. Once I am stocked up, I will be on the road to being able to relax a bit, able to rely on something financially beneficial. It’s a bonus that Grandma is excited about my bugs. Ha! She’s so cute. I don’t have to tell you that. Yesterday she sat in the sunshine of her room writing what she calls a whispy jingle for the bug business. Haha! It made me so happy.

I don’t like asking for help, but there are times I have learned, it’s sink or swim, and I do know many of my friends have enjoyed my critter adventures through the years. It would be nice to gain helpful income from something I love, and can share with my friends. I need this. I cannot express to you how much I do. I am posting this gofund me for starter money, supplies I need to gather to get a good start. Anything at all is greatly appreciated. It will go to safe travel shipping supplies, supplies to help me start my own feeder colonies for my beloved animals, things to make my business self-sustainable.

Thank you for being with me through the years, through all of my quirky adventures. I miss the back and forth with you, believe me I do. Life has been very busy here in these woods. Sometimes quite happy, other times worrisome and heavy hearted. All in all, we are well, and I am trying to keep it that way. I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer, and you are looking forward to seeing more bugs. I love you all dearly, many of us have known each other fur a long time. My life would have been far less amusing without you. Boring? No. But, certainly not as entertaining.

❤️