On October 24th, Tofer suffered a serious seizure while crossing the street. The seizure caused him to fall forward and his face landed on a curb. He broke his upper jaw, lower jaw, multiple facial bones, nose, dislocated his shoulder, fractured his spine in three places, and broke many teeth.

He was rushed to one hospital which was not well enough equipped for this type of trauma so he was helicoptered to a larger hospital.

We spent ten days in the hospital with many trials and tribulations, including surgery, a death in the family, another shoulder dislocation, and a blood transfusion.

He received surgery on his jaw and we are awaiting shoulder surgery and dental repair. His mouth is rubber-banded closed for 2-4 weeks.

On the day we returned home, Tofer fell asleep (in an appropriate position with his sling on) and his shoulder once again dislocated. We rushed to another hospital where multiple doctors were unable to put his shoulder back so he had to be sedated for it.

We have a long road of recovery ahead of us and know the bills will be large. Tofer is unable to work for at least three months but will receive partial pay.

We are not under the impression that we will be able to fundraise enough to cover these costs (which are a conservative educated estimate of 200k after insurance, formulated by speaking with the hospital and Tofer’s insurance) but would appreciate any support to help get us through this time.

We are so grateful to the many people who have been by our side (near and far). My parents have been here with us every step of the way. Brittany and Kris have been A+ co-parents. The kids have been loving and eager to help. And so many others have been checking in and offering meals, grocery shopping, prayers/positive energy, rides, post surgery pillows, and more. We are so grateful to have so many people eager to help. I’m also grateful to the many medical professionals we have worked with.

It has been excruciating witnessing his pain. I don’t yet have words for it and I’m not sure I ever will. He is so strong.

Thank you for reading and for any support you are able to offer. Please also feel free to share.

Regardless, please be kind out in the world- life can be so hard and change on a dime. We are all just walking each other home.

Thank you thank you thank you.