Back in October 2024 Melody was taken to see her gastrologist because of some sharp pains she had been having for the previous month. Nothing terrible but occasional sharp pains, but getting more frequent. After getting a CT scan on October 8th. She was scheduled for a procedure on October 10th and after the procedure her doctor said the pain was from her chrones and started her on a new medication. November came with new medications and an ER visit, then December where she spent the last half of the month mostly bed bound from pain and lack of energy from not eating. January saw a new doctor and an endoscopy which revealed her stomach looked like raw hamburger meat from a multitude of ulcers. CT today, 1/14/25 has revealed severe narrowing of her small intestines (possibly a blockage), an umbilical hernia, and plaque build up in her aorta, none of which were present in the October CT scan. As life goes, nothing stands still for sickness. We are asking for help in covering medical bills as well as everyday bills such as gas and grocery. A lot of time is being missed from work and here soon, a 2 to 3 weeks will be missed for recovery from surgery.  We are very thankful for everyone's generosity and continued prayers.