Kristina May Horniday has gotten through two financial hurdles but there are additional health and financial challenges so the amount goal was raised.  She has some expenses that are not covered by Medicare/Medicaid such as some specialty medications and transportation costs related to appointments as well as other costs related to her care. Some may not know that Kristina has no family to help her and it falls on her friends and caring people to help her.

There are a couple ways in which we can help. Kristina is in need of people who can help keep her expenses to a minimum. Currently one of the biggest needs is a group of people who have time during the day and could help transport her to appointments to keep transportation to a minimum. Another way to help is to contribute financially. She needs people to visit and encourage her at Bridgewater Healthcare Center in Carmel and finally Kristina needs your prayers.   

Kristina’s story:

In 2012 she was in a terrible car accident where the car flipped and rolled 10 times, smashing her legs under the car, damaging her spine and resulting in a traumatic brain injury. She was cut out of the car and sustained lifelong injuries including several neurological issues and several surgeries.

In 2014, she was considered legally blind in her right eye due to a branch retinal vein occlusion. Kristina’s mom passed away and then in late 2014 she was involved in another motor vehicle collision resulting in a third traumatic brain injury. Kristina has been hospitalized numerous times due to various health issues resulting from the auto accident. 

In 2016 she survived an anemic heart attack, two ischemic strokes and in July of 2016 a third ischemic stroke leaving her in a coma on life support for 2 weeks. She was paralyzed on her right side and had a hard time speaking due to her brain damage. Kristina was in a rehabilitation center and was there until November of 2016. In December 2016 she sustained damage to her cerebellum in her brain from a 4th ischemic stroke and she was accepted to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Kristina was in the Mayo Clinic alone until March of 2017. Kristina lived in a group home and then in a government subsidized disabled complex. She is disabled and on Medicaid but still works as an accountant when she is able so she can pay the bills that SSD doesn’t pay, and has had home health aide ever since. Kristina still finds time to cook, bless others, trust God, and has a positive “no quit” attitude.   

In the last couple years Kristina had multiple surgeries and continued to do therapies for her mobility and accessibility. She went from the wheelchair, walker, rollator, quad cane and single point cane. She still uses all her mobility devices and now has a scooter.

In 2019 Kristina purchased a vehicle for vocational rehabilitation and was hoping to find a job with the assistance of a job coach through program services. The vehicle was handicapped friendly for her limits, driving ability as well for her mobility equipment. Kristina also made great strides and was able to move into a house and out of the handicapped apartment.

Less than a year ago Kristina’s home health aide wrecked her car, the home health company and the employee who damaged the car, has not helped to pay for repairs. Kristina is paying the $1,000 deductible to have the car repaired properly and is getting caught up  on her car payments. 

Kristina’s most recent surgery has kept her in the hospital and the nursing home for almost two months and she is expected to be in rehab until at least December. Kristina is worried about many bills and her car payments which she is trying to make but does not have the money. Kristina's concern is that she will not have enough money if the nursing home keeps her longer than 60 days. If they keep her they will also start keeping her social security to pay her long term care facility costs. This puts her in a bind because she will not be there permanently and intends to move back home but if she doesn't make her house payment etc. she could loose her home, her car, and belongings. Kristina is also a ward of the state so she has no family to assist her with any of this. 

Kristina has such a sweet, giving, heart and has been a blessing to so many people around her. It is our goal and prayer that Kristina is able to go home from the nursing home soon but right now we want to help her any way we can. Please pray for Kristina, lift her spirits by visiting her, and if you are able and led to do so please help contribute to Kristina’s financial needs. Thank you so much!