Gabby's Support Fund

Where do you start when you don't know what to say?

At the beginning I guess...

On August 14th, 2023, Gabby and Justin woke up to a rainy day in Wisconsin, much like we all did. The day started like any other day: Justin goes to work, Aiden goes to daycare, and Gabby works tirelessly on the house, getting it ready for baby #2 while on her summer break from school where she also works tirelessly as a special education teacher. As many of us say goodbye to our loved ones going out the door in the morning, we always know we will see them when they get back home at the end of the work day: a goodbye kiss, an 'I love you', and a 'see you later' and they're out the door. We never think about whether that would be the last time we say those words...and hear theirs. These were things Gabby worried about while Justin served in the United States Army through two tours overseas, both in Afghanistan. Worrying about losing her husband wasn't something that went through her head every day like it had before.

At 4:30 that afternoon, when Justin was bringing Aiden home from daycare - both of them excited to come home - tragedy hit. That morning would be the last time Gabby spoke with Justin. As Justin was driving southbound on Interstate 43 near Highway 23 in Sheboygan, he lost control of the vehicle and was struck by a semi. Aiden, their son, only sustained minor injuries while Justin's were, unfortunately, fatal. Imagine the shock Gabby got when instead of a 'What's for dinner?' call, she received another.

As a mother, your thoughts go directly to your children: What will I say to him, he's only 3?! How will I pay my mortgage on one income? How will I afford to take my maternity leave if I cannot count on a second income to support us at that time? How will I pay hospital bills for Aiden? How will I pay hospital bills for our new baby in October? How will I go back to work and be a single mom of two children?

It's hard to ask for help no matter who you are or what you are going through. 

We are creating this account for Gabby and her family. The hope is that this account will help answer some of those questions for her. 

Yes, this account can help support two children. 

Yes, this account can help with hospital bills.

Yes, this account can help pay for the mortgage and other living expenses.

Along with the unending chain of prayers Gabby, her family, and Justin's family are receiving, we hope this fund will also help ease the anxiety of these questions and help Gabby focus on taking care of herself and raising her beautiful kids the best she can.

Thank you for taking the time to read about how you can help a growing family in great need.

-Gabby's Team of Supporters