On April 9th, my life changed in an instant. While I was at work, my two-month-old son, Simba, was in the care of a trusted family member when a tragic accident occurred. He was burned by 160-degree water, leaving him with second-degree burns on multiple parts of his body.

After a full investigation, it was confirmed to be a heartbreaking accident—but that doesn’t lessen the pain of what my baby has endured.

I missed the first phone calls at the time of the accident because my phone was on silent at work. When I finally saw the missed calls, I knew something was wrong. I rushed out the door, checked the location, and saw they were already at the nearest hospital. In that moment, my world went dark.

Simba and I were airlifted from Abilene to Dallas so he could receive specialized care in a burn unit. What followed has been the most difficult time of our lives. Doctors initially hoped his burns would heal on their own, but they were too severe, and he needed skin graft surgery.

Before surgery, Simba developed dangerously high potassium levels due to dehydration from his burns. He was moved to the ICU, where we fought to stabilize him with IV fluids, medications, and constant monitoring. By the grace of God, his levels came back down, and he was cleared for surgery.

He underwent a successful skin graft procedure, where doctors removed skin from his back to treat his burns. This left him with three large surgical sites on his tiny body. After surgery, there was an additional complication that required further intervention, adding to the stress and pain he has already endured.

Now, Simba is finally in the early stages of healing. We are trusting God every step of the way for his complete recovery.

Through all of this, I’ve come to a deep and painful realization: I cannot leave my baby. I truly believe God is calling me to be by his side during this time. If I hadn’t needed to be at work, this may never have happened. As his mother, I feel it in my spirit—he needs me with him.

I have always worked full-time to provide for us. I cover our health insurance, food, formula, diapers, clothing, gas, and daily necessities. Despite my efforts, I have been denied assistance programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC twice, and I am continuing to seek help.

Right now, I am unable to work as I stay by Simba’s side in the hospital and prepare to care for him through his recovery. I am humbly asking my community for support during this incredibly difficult time.

Your support will help cover:

* Medical-related expenses

* Daily living needs for Simba and me

* Time off work so I can remain by his side

* Basic necessities during his recovery

Simba just turned two months old here in the burn unit. He did not deserve this, and I am doing everything I can, with God’s strength, to protect him, care for him, and help him heal.

If you feel led to give, share, or pray for us, we would be deeply grateful. We believe God works through people, and any support means more than words can express.

Thank you for standing with us, and God bless you.