This is not an easy thing for me to write. If you know me, you know I am very good at giving. I am comfortable serving. I am comfortable showing up. I am not comfortable being the one who needs help. But this season is different. For many years, I have lived with chronic hip pain. Over the last five years, it has progressively worsened to the point where some days walking simply wasn’t possible. What we initially thought was isolated pain turned out to be much more complex. After extensive imaging and specialist consultations, we discovered: • Torn labrum • Femoroacetabular impingement • Hip dysplasia • Femoral torsion • Structural bone deformities I will be undergoing a major reconstructive hip surgery. This procedure will include: • Cutting and rotating my pelvic bone (periacetabular osteotomy) • Reshaping and correcting the femoral head • Repairing the torn labrum • Placement of a rod up my thigh bone for stabilization This is not a minor repair. It is a serious orthopedic reconstruction designed to preserve my hip and prevent early joint replacement. The Risks As with any major surgery, there are real risks: • Blood clots • Infection • Nerve injury • Hardware complications • Delayed bone healing • Possible future surgeries We are trusting skilled surgeons and careful preparation, but we are also going into this fully aware of the seriousness. The Recovery Without complications, recovery realistically looks like: • 6–8 weeks completely non-weight bearing • No driving • No lifting • No assisting with daily responsibilities • Months of limited mobility • 6–12 months of physical therapy • Up to a full year for complete recovery For the first several weeks, I will be unable to walk independently or contribute physically to our home, our outreach, or our businesses. This is not something I can “push through.” The bone must heal correctly. The Financial Reality Our household primarily relies on Isaac’s income through Interstate Gutter Pros. During my recovery, we will be down one fully functioning adult in our home and one contributor to our daily operations. Extended recovery means time away from work, additional medical expenses, and the normal responsibilities of life continuing. We are preparing as much as we can. But the reality is, this will be a significant strain for our family. Why We’re Sharing This I wrestled with whether or not to even create this page. Asking for help does not come naturally to me. I would much rather be the one organizing the meal train than being on it. But community goes both ways. And I would never want someone else to suffer silently because they were too proud to receive support. So this is me choosing humility. If you feel led to support our family during this season — through meals, prayers, encouragement, or financial help — it will allow us to focus on healing without fear. Most of all, we ask for prayer. For steady hands in surgery. For proper bone healing. For protection over our family. For peace in the unknown. We are trusting that this chapter, though difficult, is still part of a bigger story. With gratitude, Katie & Isaac 🤍