My name is Lindsey. This beautiful woman pictured above is my mother. My fun, loving, spirit-filled, spunky, 56-year-old mother.  A mother of two and a wife to her high school sweetheart. She is a  sister, a daughter, and a "grammy".  In just 3 short days, I will be bringing her second grandbaby into this world. I cannot wait for my daughter to meet my mom.

Let me briefly tell you about my mom.  She is hands down my best friend. She is a rock. She always has a positive, strong outlook. She loves gardening, being outdoors, and the summertime. Before her symptoms progressed, she was the most active person I knew. She loved a challenge. She was, and is, far stronger than I will ever be. She puts everybody before her. She is compassionate and self-less. She is impossible not to love. She has so many friends that adore her. 

On February 23, 2021, our family's life changed forever. My mother was diagnosed with ALS, after 1.5 years of unexplained symptoms. If ALS has not affected someone close to you, you likely don't know much about it. It is a monstrous, terminal and unresearched disease, currently without a cure. It is a fast progressing neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. It is the most unfair diagnosis. 

Although there are currently no conventional medical options, there has been success with alternative medicines helping to slow the progression of the disease and in some cases, reverse the effects. However, these options are not covered by insurance and many are not readily available.  More, as the disease progresses, making accommodations becomes very expensive. There are a few promising drugs currently pending FDA approval and we all want to give my mother a fighting chance to get there. Unfortunately alternative treatments and clinical trials require a lot of out-of-pocket expenses. Financially, the ALS Association cites that, on average, annual medical expenses can be projected at approximately $75,000 per year, per patient; much of which must be paid “out of pocket” or is not covered by basic insurance plans. These costs will significantly increase in later stages of ALS. In all likelihood, most of us would never budget for situations (and extreme expenses) like this that may happen. My father is a farmer, with no assistance. I do not want my mother to be robbed of any  opportunity because treatment options are financially unavailable to her. 

Monies raised for Kelly  will go directly to her to help cover expenses for ALS treatment. We are asking for any help you are willing to give to provide my mom that extra time to love each other as much as possible and give her the best years of her life. Time is in God’s hands and I pray everyday that God gives her a miracle. Your support, in any form, is incredibly appreciated and helpful, whether it be through donation, sharing this link, or intercessory prayer.  My family is grateful for all of the above.  

If you have any questions or would like to send something directly to Kelly, please email me via the Contact button below. 

Thank you in advance for your generosity, love, support and prayers.