Hello, we are Mary Dodge's family, and we are filled with hope. After a year in a nursing home, Mary is eligible to come back to her family and her home this January or February. Having her back with us is the blessing we've been waiting for.

The past year has been incredibly challenging. With Mary in care, Ben's work schedule and income were greatly reduced to manage the children's needs, and our savings are gone. Now, as we prepare for her homecoming—which we are so excited for—we face a difficult reality: we need to stabilize our household finances to make her return possible and peaceful.

We are humbly asking for your support to raise $10,000. This will directly cover the essential expenses standing between us and a smooth transition:

· $3,200 for Mary's remaining hospital bill.

· $2,500 for January's rent to secure our home.

· $1,000 to fill our heating oil tank, so the house is warm and safe for her return.

· $1,000 for critical car repairs (brakes), ensuring reliable transportation for her medical appointments.

· $1,000 for groceries, utilities, and pressing debts as we adjust.

This support will do two vital things: it will buy us time for Ben to secure a sustainable remote work schedule, and it will allow us to focus our energy on preparing a loving and stable home for Mary, rather than on immediate financial crisis.

After a long year of struggle, turning to Mary's community is our next necessary step. Any contribution you can make will have a direct and meaningful impact on reuniting our family. Please consider donating and sharing this fundraiser with anyone who knows and cares for Mary.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your generosity, your shares, and your hope