Hey y’all,

This isn’t easy for me to write. I’ve never asked for help like this... but I’m in a really tough spot right now and could use some support.

While releasing our chickens last Wednesday morning (April 2nd), I slipped in the mud and broke my ankle in three places.

The breaks are bad and I need surgery ASAP if I am going to walk again. The ER wanted me in surgery the following day. I’ve been going in circles with doctors and insurance, and the bills are piling up while I keep getting told to wait because of clerical reasons. I’m doing everything I can, and the surgery is on April 10th.... finally. Unfortunately, even with insurance, my cost is still significant.

We’re currently in temporary living arrangements while we build our home, and trying to get around on crutches in the mud has been nearly impossible. I can’t put any weight on my leg at all, and just getting through the day has been a struggle.

We have been working multiple jobs, saving everything we can to build our home, and this has completely knocked us off track. I’m losing more than half of my income this month and next month at least because I physically can’t work.

If you’re able to skip a coffee or a meal out and send a few dollars my way, it would mean more than I can put into words. Every little bit helps me get closer to healing and back on my feet (literally).

Thank you so much for reading this and for any support—whether it’s a donation, a share, or just a kind word.

With love and gratitude,

Jess