UPDATE 07/14 - THANK YOU! We reached goal and I could not be more excited nor humbled by the outreach of those who were able to help. Love to all of you!

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I wanted to open up a little more about this and where it came from placing my pride aside.

Last month for the first time in many many many years I was able to take my father to do something just the two of us (maybe ever). I know this sounds strange but since I don't drive I can't just hop in the car and go, and I can't always take those that I love to do the things I wish I could do with them at a moments notice..... it takes planning and Paracruz and a hope and a prayer (j/k) It's not a huge deal I promise, its a part of my life- as spontaneous as my spirit can be, my life can not. I've adapted. It’s ok that’s not the point.

But.... I was stoked to be able to take him on the Paracruz to walk around roaring camp and go on the train... something he had wanted to do for years [ I had been noticing for the last year maybe longer that my stamina was not what it had once been and with my consistent foot issues- It just...] it was hard to admit that it was HARD to even make it from the parking lot to the train platform.....

I had such an amazing time but also realized that I was missing so much fighting to get from one destination to the next that - half my trip was spent huffing and puffing along and trying to breathe through it without sounding like I was dying and alerting those around me -

When we got home I started to think about it and REALLY think about it- I was missing so much quality joy because of my own stubbornness and mental block with realizing that I need help- that it is ok to ask for help. How many trips had I lost out on pivotal moments? How many trips had I decided not even to go on because that was an easier solution for myself and for everyone else?

I needed change and my family deserved to have me present without them and me having to work unnecessarily hard to have me there. All this fighting to stay mobile and keep my body as healthy as possible means very little if I'm not living my best life and experiencing quality time.

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Just wanted to say, Thank you does not seem like enough so many people have stepped up to help and I am so very grateful. You are only as strong as your circle and my circle is amazing. The total expense is going to run just over $4,020 so if we exceed the goal set please know that it will all go towards the specifications of my needed equipment. I pray that all of you are blessed the way you have blessed me. Tears of joy in abundance ♥️

UPDATE 07/13 - Thank you does not seem like enough so many people have stepped up to help and I am so very grateful. You are only as strong as your circle and my circle is amazing. The total expense is going to run just over $4,020 so if we exceed the goal set please know that it will all go towards the specifications of my needed equipment. I pray that all of you are blessed the way you have blessed me. Tears of joy in abundance ♥️

UPDATE: oh my goodness, you guys are amazing and I am so incredibly thankful! Thank you to some amazing donations outside this platform as well. you truly make my heart swell and I will find a way to hug all of you.

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Those who know me know that I am a stubborn determined woman who does not like to ask for help (so even putting this out there is pretty rough for me) …

I’ve always been lucky in the fact that my cerebral palsy has not limited my lifestyle. I am an adapter! I find ways to adapt. As my friends and family have noticed in the recent years things are changing pretty rapidly adapting is getting harder. I’ve had to have a slew of surgeries and recoveries. it’s not easy, but I have an amazing support system and friends and family who lift me up spiritually and sometimes literally!!!

I’ve been facing a truth for a little bit now as I get ready for another procedure (this one hopefully mild)- this is really rough for me to say out loud and come to terms with, but it is growing harder and harder for me to maneuver inside of this body.

Age is hitting hard.

Because of where we live getting just any power wheelchair, electric wheelchair or a scooter is not a viable option. They are too big, too bulky and not made for the mountains (or our small cabin). Not to mention that because I have chosen to work and have as full of life as possible- my insurance has dwindled and they will not help me cover a lot of the things that I need.

They Consider this a luxury….

I’m not one to ask for handouts, but I really want to improve the quality of my life. I found this amazing portable scooter that I could use around the house after surgeries but also outside of the house having fun with my family and continuing to enjoy my independence, but I don’t have the funds to cover it…. Life is expensive these days.

The compact size, portability and fact it works on mountain roads is a perfect fit.

So I humbly ask if you can donate a little bit I would be forever grateful and so would my family as we could enjoy our time together without me having to watch from the outside.

Thank you!

Here is what I am hoping for