Give Haidyn and Family a Place to Call Home

We never thought we would be here, but life has a way of reshaping everything.

Six years ago, when our daughter Haidyn was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome a rare, terminal, and neurodegenerative disease — our world turned upside down. We sold our home, moved into my in-law’s basement initially to build our own home, but turned in to being able to survive financially, and have been doing our best to raise our girls while facing endless medical bills, the rising costs of everything since 2020, and the weight of a one-income household. We’ve run through our savings just trying to make it through.

This past week, something happened that tugged at our hearts. Our neighbor, who owned a small cabin that backs up to our family’s land, recently passed away. His family is preparing to sell the property: a two-bedroom, two-bath cabin on five acres, with a ramp already built — a detail that feels like it was meant for Haidyn and her wheelchair.

This home represents something we haven’t had in years: peace, privacy, and a place of our own. It would allow us to stay connected to Caleb’s parents through the woods, remain in the community we love, and give both of our daughters the stability they deserve. Our oldest will be heading to college next year, and the reality of how much harder things may become with Haidyn’s needs has been heavy on our hearts.

We can’t afford a mortgage in our situation. The only way this dream could become possible is if the home is fully funded. The asking price will likely be between $350,000 and $375,000. It feels impossible to even write that number and swallowing my pride to share this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but I believe in being honest about where we are.

So we are asking for help. If you feel called to give, share, or simply hold us in your prayers, it would mean the world to us. We want nothing more than to root our family here, in this little cabin, surrounded by love and land, giving Haidyn the most peace and comfort possible in her journey, and giving our oldest the stability she needs as she steps into her future. While remaining close to family.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for seeing us, for loving us, and for helping us hold onto hope.