Hello, my name is Alex Medina. If you know me, you know I’m usually the one lending a hand whether it’s helping in someone’s garden, offering a warm meal, or quite literally giving the shirt off my back. I’ve always found joy in helping others, but today, I find myself in the unfamiliar and humbling position of asking for help myself.

A few weeks ago, I decided to do something just for me a decision I prayed on and saved for. I underwent a cosmetic procedure: Lipo 360 and abdominal etching. What was meant to be a boost in confidence turned into a nightmare that nearly cost me my life.

Shortly after the surgery, I knew something wasn’t right. The pain was unbearable not the typical discomfort you’d expect. I listened to my body and, thank God, I did. My best friend rushed me to the ER, and what the doctors discovered still shakes me to my core: the surgeon had accidentally punctured my intestine in three places. I had developed sepsis, and my organs were beginning to shut down.

I was taken into emergency surgery immediately. The new surgical team had to remove 40 centimeters of my small intestine just to save my life.

I’m still here. I’m healing. And I’m so, so grateful. Yet now, I’m facing a different battle recovering without the ability to work, worrying about how I’ll keep a roof over our heads and food on the table, not just for me, but for my son. He lives with me. He just graduated Papi, I’m so proud of you. Watching you grow into the young man you are today has been the greatest blessing in my life. I want to continue being here for you, showing you what strength, love, and faith truly look like.

It’s hard for me to ask. It really is. But if you can find it in your heart to help even with just a small donation I would be forever grateful. Your support will help me cover medical bills, living expenses, and get us through this challenging time as I recover.

And if you’re not able to give, I understand. A prayer, a share, a kind thought those mean the world to me too.

Next time, I won’t just give parts of my trust to God I’ll give Him all of it. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Thank you for your love, your prayers, and your support. God loves you, and so do I.

With all my heart, Alex Medina