Support Cindy's Back Surgery Journey and Medical Expenses

AUGUST 17, 2025 – HELP CINDY STAND STRONG!

Dear Friends & Family,

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you. Your prayers, love, and generosity have carried Cindy and me through these last four years since her devastating back injury. We feel your care, faith and love every single day.

Persevering Trust:

Cindy now spends most of her days in bed, enduring constant pain and growing weakness — yet she never complains! Her courage humbles me daily. Despite the loss of so much quality of life, she clings to God’s promises: He knows her need, He has not forgotten her, He loves her deeply, and yes, He will accomplish His perfect purpose for her.

So on August 4, we went into Cindy’s Orthopedic Surgeon appointment praying for good news. The recent DEXA scan showed such significant bone density growth, and we hoped this improvement would make her eligible for surgery.

But our hearts sank when her surgeon told us he would not offer back surgery! He said that the combination of Cindy's displaced L4 vertebra, and dismissing Cindy's improved bone density spinal score as arthritis, made the risk too great for his surgical specialties. How disappointing!! Over the following 10 days, two other referred neurosurgeons also declined surgery for the same reason.

We were crushed — but God gently lifted our eyes back to Him. While our hearts hurt, our trust remains firm, and our souls are at peace as we enter this new phase of the journey.

Jeremiah 29:11 has been especially comforting: "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD . “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." (NLT)

A New Surgeon, A New Hope:

Cindy has now been referred to a highly specialized Orthopedic surgeon — one who focuses on repairing spinal “deformities” (like Cindy’s displaced L4) and works extensively with patients over 65 who have medical complications (like osteoporosis).

Cindy will see this new specialist on September 2. We are asking for urgent prayer that this doctor will be able — and willing — to help Cindy stand strong again!

Why We’re Asking for Your Help Again:

Cindy’s medical needs are ongoing, and remain costly and urgent. Even after insurance, we face many outstanding and upcoming medical expenses and we have no credit to lean on after bankruptcy.

Multiple surgeons recommended that Cindy revisit having nerve blocks, radio frequency nerve ablations, and an EEG, whether she has back surgery or not. Add to these expenses Cindy's outstanding hospital bill, overdue clinic bills, extensive dental work needed, ongoing meds, supplements, and needed medical supplies, other specialist visits, and travel to Charleston for Cindy's double-vision eye surgery evaluation so she can read, and hopefully, drive again.

Anticipated procedures like Cindy's eye surgery, and — God willing — Cindy’s back surgery, will only add to the costs.

We cannot do this alone. If you are able to give — whether through our GoFundMe or directly — your gift will go straight toward Cindy’s urgent and ongoing care.

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/448f2cf4

Zelle - Message me for details: https://m.me/jonsimmons328

Cash App - $jcslegacy1

Check - 108 Whitewater Dr, Irmo, SC 29063

From our hearts — thank you again for every prayer, every dollar sent with love, every word of encouragement. You have been prayer and support warriors in Cindy’s fight, and we are forever grateful.

Cindy needs you now more than ever! In return, may God bless you abundantly for helping Cindy stand.

With profound gratitude,

Jon Simmons

On behalf of our champion, Cindy