Over the course of this year our family (with the exception of Eyerusalem) have all had various medical issues including heart issues, sleep apnea, mold infestation, MRSA, and sprained ankles and knee injury that even with discounts and medical sharing and write-offs (Erika was able to get $11,000 written off)  have left us with over $15k in medical debt. This is made up of emergency room visits, ongoing care for chronic issues, and residual costs from previous bills we hadn't been able to keep up with. 

As you know our family has been in vocational ministry for Erika and my entire adult lives and this debt is weighing heavily on us and our capacity to minister effectively. We are also in the midst of several other financial hardships above and beyond just this medical amount which makes it even more urgent. 

It would be an amazing thing to be free from this burden and able to focus on our other needs financially. We have held off on this campaign as long as possible but we cannot do it alone. 

We are extremely grateful for the way our extended community rises to the occasion when we need help. Thank you in advance for helping us in this time.