Support Capt. Zander's Medical Recovery

Hey guys, it’s Zander.

Time for a moment of reality. I have been forced to take a year, and some change, off of work in the last 2 years. By God’s grace, I’ve had some amazing people that have helped fill in for me to keep Lightly Salted Charters out there making memories for people. That said, since our accident on our way up to Lake Charles, in 2020, my life, and Bax’s, have shifted dramatically. It’s not all from that accident, but also a career in EMS, LE, and recent health emergencies (didn’t expect acute appendicitis).

For those that don’t know, Bax and I volunteer during hurricane season with a couple different Search and Rescue teams. That’s what we were going up to Lake Charles, LA for.

Video of our previous deployment to Lake Charles

Long story short, I’m struggling. I suck at asking for help, and I’m always bound and determined to do it myself and prove the naysayers wrong. God has forced me to take a seat recently, and that’s not an easy thing for me.

I’ve had 2 neck surgeries, a shoulder surgery, and an emergency appendectomy all within a very short time span. Most of my income has been lost due to paying other captains to fill in.

I still have a right ankle that needs to be fixed and another surgery on my left foot.

Lately it’s been a battle. A battle of physical health, and a battle of mental health. A battle to just hold to my faith, and believe that God will carry me through this season. I’m also praying it’s just a season… I am praying that God is preparing me for a season of thriving rather than surviving. And I believe, through faith, that he will. But it all comes in His timing.

Again, I suck at asking for help. But I need it. Especially with 2 more surgeries on the horizon. The bills are piling up, and groceries are definitely not getting cheaper anytime soon.