Crystal’s Update:

6 June, 2026 (Grade 3 TBI/DAI Injury Sustained in an ATV Accident on 11 April, 2026)

“When I am afraid, I will trust in You.” – Psalm 56:3 (NKJV)

Today marks eight weeks since Crystal’s ATV accident on April 11th. It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the two-month mark already. Some days have felt incredibly long, while others seem to blur together. Through it all, we’re thankful to be able to share some encouraging updates.

First and foremost, Crystal remains stable. Her vitals have been consistently good, her trach remains stable, and she’s continuing to tolerate her feedings well. Her care team continues to be pleased with how she’s doing medically. We know that may not sound exciting, but after everything that’s happened, stability is something we’re deeply grateful for.

One of the biggest updates since our last post is that Crystal finally had an MRI. Up until now, she’d only had CT scans since the accident. The MRI was reported as unremarkable, which means there weren’t any new concerning findings. While that doesn’t change the seriousness of her injury, we’re thankful there were no signs of things getting worse. At the very least, it’s another reminder that she’s stable, and we’ll gladly celebrate that.

Another important update is that Crystal’s doctors have formally diagnosed her as being in a Minimally Conscious State (MCS). They believe she can hear and recognize when people are around her. Over the last couple of weeks, there have been several small but encouraging signs that she’s becoming more aware of her surroundings. Recovery from a severe brain injury isn’t usually made up of giant leaps. More often, it’s tiny steps that add up over time, and we’re thankful for every one of them.

Because of the progress they’ve been seeing, her doctors have started her on Amantadine, a medication that’s often used to help improve arousal, awareness, and cognitive recovery after severe brain injury. They’ve also started Baclofen, a muscle relaxer, to help with the stiffness and muscle contractions she’s been experiencing. They’ll be watching closely over the coming days and weeks to see how she responds.

Right now, one of our biggest prayer requests is for placement in an LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) facility. We’re praying the right door opens quickly so Crystal can continue receiving the specialized care, medical support, and rehabilitation she’ll need moving forward.

If we’re being honest, there are still a lot of unknowns. We don’t know exactly what tomorrow looks like or what Crystal’s recovery will ultimately look like. But we’re learning day by day that our peace doesn’t come from having all the answers. It comes from knowing the God who does.

One of the things that’s been on my heart lately is that God has never once been uncertain, even when we are. None of this caught Him by surprise. Not the accident. Not the waiting. Not the setbacks. Not the victories. He’s been faithful through every single day of this journey, and we trust He’ll continue to be faithful in the days ahead.

We’re so grateful for every prayer, message, donation, and word of encouragement. There have been days when your support has carried us more than you’ll ever know.

Please continue praying for:

• Crystal’s continued neurological recovery

• A smooth and successful LTAC placement

• Wisdom for her doctors and care team

• Strength and peace for our family

• God’s continued grace and provision through every step of this journey

Thank you for continuing to stand with us, pray for us, and love Crystal so well. We see God’s faithfulness every day, and we’re thankful to have all of you walking this road with us.

Crystal’s Story:

Crystal is the kind of person who shows up without hesitation. She is loving, fiercely protective, and the first one to step in when someone needs help. She does not wait to be asked. She sees a need, and she moves toward it.

She is a true advocate.

She has spent years fighting for others to get the help they deserve through SSDI, which is Social Security Disability Insurance, a program that helps people who are unable to work due to serious medical conditions. When her clients were denied, she did not back down. She fought harder. She appealed. She stood beside them and made sure they were not alone in a system that can feel overwhelming and impossible to navigate.

She has carried people through some of the hardest moments of their lives.

Now she is the one who needs that fight.

Crystal has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and is in critical condition. She is in a coma and fully dependent on life support. Every hour matters right now. Her brain is fighting to heal, but the road ahead is long and uncertain. This is as serious as it gets.

But if there is anyone who can fight, it is Crystal.

She is a wife.

She is a mother of three.

She is everything to her family.

Her children need her. Her boys need their mom. And her youngest, Ellie, is only 6 years old. She needs her mom to come home. She needs her comfort, her voice, her arms around her. They cannot lose her.

We are believing with everything in us that she is going to fight her way back.

We are believing in a miracle.

We are believing in the power of prayer and the hearts of others to come alongside her in this fight.

But she needs every possible chance to do that.

As she moves forward, Crystal will require long term, high level medical care. This will likely include time in a Long Term Acute Care Hospital followed by specialized inpatient neuro rehabilitation.

These levels of care are critical for brain injury recovery, but they are also extremely expensive. LTAC care can cost thousands of dollars per day, and inpatient neuro rehabilitation can cost thousands per day as well. Even with insurance, there are significant gaps, and not all of the care she needs will be covered.

We are raising funds to make sure nothing stands in the way of her recovery and that she has access to every level of care she needs.

Every donation will go directly toward her medical care, rehabilitation, and giving her the strongest possible chance to come back to her family.

Crystal has always been the one to fight for others.

Now it is our turn to fight for her.

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1

Please help us bring her home to her children.