My name is Christy, and I am coming to you in faith, humility, and hope during one of the hardest seasons of my life.

For over 18 months, I have been battling serious kidney disease that has slowly taken away my health, my ability to work, and my independence. Some days feel heavier than others, but I hold tightly to God’s promise:

> “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

In September 2024, I lost the job I had held for five years because my health declined to the point where I could no longer keep up physically. Even then, I tried to keep going. I continued working through DoorDash just to survive—until December 2024, when I was involved in a wreck while working and lost my only vehicle. That accident took away not just my transportation, but my last means of providing for myself.

In March, my health worsened, and I was hospitalized and had to have a nephrostomy bag placed. Doctors later told me that without major surgery, I would lose my kidney. This was especially terrifying because I was born with my right kidney underdeveloped and not functioning at full capacity. Losing a kidney puts my future—and my life—at serious risk. During that time, I leaned heavily on this promise:

> “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.” — Isaiah 41:10

In late May, I underwent a life-altering surgery. To save my kidney, doctors had to use part of my bladder—nearly half of it—to create a tube that now connects directly to my kidney. It was the only option to prevent losing the kidney altogether. While the surgery saved my life, it left my body under tremendous strain and changed my recovery process completely.

After surgery, I was told I could attempt to return to work, but only if my body allowed it and to stop immediately if I experienced pain. I prayed for strength and tried again. I found a job and worked for about five weeks, but my kidneys swelled severely. Shortly after, I was admitted back into the hospital with a serious UTI.

Since then, my body has not healed the way we hoped. My kidney remains swollen, there is ongoing inflammation around the tube, hardening of my bladder, and many tests and procedures still ahead. There is a strong possibility I may need another nephrostomy bag and additional surgery. Each appointment feels overwhelming, but I continue to trust God even when I don’t understand the path ahead:

> “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5

During part of my recovery, I stayed in a nursing home in Boonville. When I was discharged, I had nowhere else to go but a motel. At first, I walked wherever I needed to go, trusting God for each step. But as my kidney swelling worsened and the weather turned colder, even walking became too painful and unsafe.

My family has helped me for over a year, and I am deeply grateful—but they are struggling too, and I can no longer ask them to carry this burden. Because I do not have dependents, it has been incredibly difficult to qualify for assistance, even with my serious medical condition.

Today, I am asking for help to simply remain sheltered while I continue medical treatment and healing. This fundraiser is for motel costs, basic daily necessities, and transportation to medical appointments while I wait on God’s timing for restoration and stability.

If you feel led to give, please know your kindness is truly an answer to prayer. If you are unable to donate, I humbly ask that you please share this fundraiser. Sharing helps my story reach someone God may be calling to help.

> “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, for sharing it, and for covering me in prayer. I believe God uses His people to lift one another through valley seasons—and I trust He is still working, even now.

With faith and gratitude,

Christy