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Recovering from severe nerve damage at 70 while rebuilding my life. Raising funds to move to Tennessee and be near my children and grandchildren. 🤍

    Helping Jonine Heal, Relocate, and Rebuild Near Family Over a year ago, my doctor called the morning after a routine blood test and told me to call 911 immediately. My potassium level was so dangerously low it could have stopped my heart. That moment changed everything. The medical crisis led to severe nerve damage that left me temporarily in a wheelchair. Since then, I’ve been working every day to rebuild my strength and independence. At 70 years old, my goal now is simple: to relocate to Middle Tennessee so I can be near my daughter and grandchildren while I continue recovering. I’m not asking for luxury. I’m asking for the chance to heal surrounded by the people I love. Transparency and Updates I document my recovery and relocation journey publicly so supporters can follow along. You can read updates and see my progress at joninescott.com. My Recovery The nerve damage didn’t appear overnight. For months before the emergency, I had been experiencing cramps, numbness, and weakness that slowly moved through my body. Because of a past gastric bypass surgery, my body absorbs nutrients differently, which contributed to a severe potassium depletion that nearly stopped my heart. Recovery has been slow and humbling. But I kept moving forward. I enrolled in online college courses, began learning new digital skills, and started writing publicly about rebuilding life after a medical crisis. My goal has been to remain independent, hopeful, and focused on the future. Why Tennessee Tennessee isn’t just a place on the map. It’s where my daughter and grandchildren live. After everything that happened, I’ve learned something very important: recovery is much harder alone. Being near family would provide the support, stability, and connection that every person needs during healing. How Donations Will Help This fundraiser will help cover the essential costs of rebuilding my life near family. Housing and Moving Costs – $9,500 Medical Recovery Expenses – $3,000 Living Stabilization – $4,500 Transition & Setup Costs – $1,000 Total Goal: $18,000 I’ve been documenting my recovery and journey publicly so supporters can see the progress and challenges honestly. You can follow along at: joninescott.com How You Can Help Even a $5 or $10 donation truly helps move me one step closer to being near my family. If you aren’t able to donate, sharing this page can make an enormous difference. Thank you for reading, caring, and helping me rebuild this next chapter of life. — Jonine Scott Follow my recovery and relocation journey to Tennessee and receive occasional updates here: https://mailchi.mp/joninescott/follow-jonines-journey