Thankful this season…
Support the Isble Family as They Care for Maggie
On a quiet November evening, the Isble family’s world shattered with a single phone call. Sixteen-year-old Maggie—joyful, bright, and full of life—had suffered a tragic accident at a local trampoline park. What began as a fun night with her siblings ended in an unimaginable moment no parent is ever prepared to face. Maggie had landed on her head in a foam pit and broken her neck. And in an instant, everything changed.
A Family Built on Faith and Love
The Isbles have always answered the call to care for children who need a safe and loving home. In November 2014, Josh and Jenny received another life-changing call—this time from DCS—asking if they could take in a sibling group of four.
More than a year earlier, their pastor, the late David Landrith, had preached a sermon on being “wrecked for orphans.” Deeply moved, Josh and Jenny sold nearly everything they owned to build a home big enough to keep sibling groups together, something Josh longed for during his own years in foster care. On the very day Pastor David was laid to rest, the call came. The Isbles knew this was their purpose.
Just before Thanksgiving 2014, five-year-old Maggie and her three siblings walked into the Isbles’ home. Maggie—full of energy, mastering back handsprings, smiling ear to ear—quickly became the bright light in every room. After four years in foster care, she and her siblings were adopted, completing the Isble family of nine.
Maggie’s Journey After the Accident
Now at 16, Maggie faces the greatest challenge of her life. The spinal injury she sustained has left her paralyzed from the chest down. Maggie has also struggled for years with expressive and receptive language, cognition, and academics. Communicating her needs is often difficult for her, making this terrifying and painful journey even more complicated.
Why Your Support Matters
The Isble family is currently awaiting acceptance into one of the best spinal rehabilitation facilities in the country. If accepted, either Jenny or Josh will have to relocate to Atlanta for months at a time to help Maggie through intensive rehab. This means:
• One parent will be unable to work
• The other will remain home caring for their five children and one grandchild
• The family will face substantial travel, lodging, and medical expenses
• Their home will need significant modifications for wheelchair accessibility
• Maggie will require lifelong therapy and specialized care
Though surrounded by loving family and friends, the financial burden is overwhelming.
Help the Isble Family Fight for Maggie’s Future
Maggie is a fighter. Her laugh, her spirit, and her joy have touched countless hearts since the moment she entered the Isble home. Now, she needs a community behind her.
Every donation, every prayer, and every share helps lift some of the weight from this family’s shoulders so they can focus on what matters most—Maggie’s healing, comfort, and hope for the future.
Thank you for standing with them during this unimaginable season.
On November 24, Maggie Isble was enjoying her Thanksgiving break at a trampoline park. She did a backflip and her life was changed instantly. She underwent surgery to remove her C5, and the medical team is unsure if she will walk again.
Her parents, Jenny and Josh, have been by her side, while also caring for their other 5 children. If possible, please consider donating to help with medical expenses and to help the Isbles navigate the unknown future. Thank you for your prayers.
