Help Brandy and Baby Matthew Through Challenges

Hello, my name is Diana Petersen. I am reaching out to raise funds for my dear friend Brandy. Brandy and I have been friends for over 30 years. Brandy is a wonderful friend and mother. She is selfless and has dedicated her life to being a stay-at-home mother and wife. Brandy's firstborn son was born with autism, and I have watched as she raised him with patience and love. He is now 18 and comes and works at our farm. Brandy also has two daughters that she spends her time raising to be strong, independent women. Brandy's husband, Lukasz, works at UPS and is the sole provider for the family. Brandy and her family are expecting the arrival of their 4th baby in April, a little boy named Matthew. It was discovered that Brandy has a tear in her uterus due to her previous C-section. This means that her pregnancy is extremely high risk, and she will be admitted to Randall Children's Hospital for the next 3 months or until they can safely deliver Matthew. On top of this, Matthew has a cleft lip and palate on both the top and bottom and will require an additional extended stay in the NICU. Her husband will be taking leave from work to care for their other children and support Brandy as much as possible. Since he is the sole provider, they will struggle to pay their monthly expenses. I am asking anyone who can donate money to help this amazing family through this challenging journey. Brandy is a woman of faith, and if you cannot donate, prayers would be greatly appreciated.