Kenny Tompkins, my twin brother, has always been a hard worker, even though life hasn’t been easy for him. With only a fifth-grade education, he found steady work as a laborer, often relying on faith and the support of friends like Dennis to get by. When work slowed down, we prayed together every morning, trusting that things would turn around. For months, I helped Kenny with food boxes, and we leaned on our community for prayers and encouragement.

But things took a turn for the worse when Kenny, trying to stay warm, built a makeshift tent and used his dryer vent for heat. He fell asleep inside for nine hours, and the next day, he started feeling unwell. What he didn’t realize was that this accident had caused severe damage to his aorta. Doctors discovered his aorta was dangerously bubbled, and while they managed to put in stents and a sleeve, they couldn’t repair the entire artery. Kenny’s health quickly declined—he went into kidney failure, needed a ventilator, and had a pacemaker put in. He’s now unable to work, and his days as a laborer are over.

Kenny is established in his duplex, but he needs help to stay there while he waits for social security. He also needs help with basic living expenses, phone and truck insurance, and a new recliner to sleep in, as his current one is broken and causing sores on his back. I’m standing in the gap for my brother, believing that a miracle is possible. Any support you can give will help Kenny stay safe and cared for during this difficult time. Please help us show Kenny that he is not alone.