My sister Brandi and her family are facing one of the toughest moments of their lives. On Friday, February 27th, Brandi gave birth to her son, Jude, four weeks early. Because of his early arrival, Jude will need to stay in the NICU for an extended period. Brandi and her husband are now juggling the emotional stress of having a newborn in the hospital, being away from their three other children, and the uncertainty of what comes next.

During this time, both Brandi and her husband have had to step away from work to care for Jude and their family. Unfortunately, neither of them are receiving paid leave, which means they are facing mounting household bills, groceries, and other essential expenses without their usual income. The financial strain is adding to an already overwhelming situation, and they are doing everything they can to stay strong for their children.

Brandi has been so worried about Jude, about being separated from her other kids, and now about how they’re going to keep the lights on. Any peace of mind we can give her during this time would be priceless. Our family would be endlessly grateful for any support you’re willing to give as Brandi and her family navigate this new and incredibly difficult chapter. Your kindness will help them focus on what matters most—being together and caring for Jude.