One year ago, we had the privilege of working with Jessi to help make her home more accessible. At the time, she was facing significant mobility challenges, and thanks to this community’s support, we were able to purchase her a stair lift to make daily life a little easier.

Over the last year, Jessi's mobility has worsened, making the stairlift more essential than ever. Despite it all, Jessi has continued to face challenges with unwavering strength.

“The stair lift is still so incredibly useful, especially since my mobility has gotten increasingly worse over the last year,” she shares.

Earlier this year, Jessi underwent a second back surgery, and now she’s facing the possibility of a complete vertebrae fusion in the near future. On top of that, she was recently diagnosed with a heart condition, making even the simplest tasks—like climbing stairs—an even greater struggle.

“The lift is even more important to me these days,” she says.

Despite everything, Jessi continues to push forward with resilience and determination. She still bakes part-time when she can and is working toward installing a walk-in shower to make daily life a little easier.  She told us “I super appreciate y’all and everything you’ve done for me!”

And we super appreciate you, Jessi!

Through every challenge, Jessi keeps moving forward, proving time and time again that she refuses to let life’s obstacles define her. We are deeply grateful for the support of this community and incredibly thankful that Jessi is a part of it with us. 

If you would like to reread Jessi's story, you can do so by clicking the link below.