To all the friends of Troy and Brenda Stuart, what could I possibly say about their kindness and generosity? For such a gentle couple, they have had the strength of lions throughout their marriage.

I met Troy in 1997; he was Security at the Roosevelt Field Mall, and we became friends instantly. In the months to follow, he met Brenda and lit up as he talked about her, and finally, he walked into my store with Brenda on his arm, smiling ear to ear. Soon after, they were married and had a precious girl. Kayla, now 18, has a huge responsibility to take care of her dad while her mom works, as I tell you why this message is so urgent.

This summer, they face an enormous challenge , as if we all haven't been overwhelmed enough over the last few years with Covid, inflation, rent increases and life itself. Troy is having life changing surgery in June and will need the better part of the summer to recover with only Brenda's paycheck.

I ask all their amazing friends, you are the only family Troy has and he needs your prayers and financial help to pay for their rent and expenses for the next couple of months.

Troy and Brenda won't ask they are too humble but I will. Troy is like a brother to me and he would do everything he could for you.

PLEASE GIVE as much as you can and help them get to the bright side of this mountain they need to climb.

Thank you and God Bless