Kristen's medical fund

My name is Kristen Koch-Helkey, and I am coming to you this evening out of fear that I am not going to be able to support my family and pay for my medical costs. I recently had emergency surgery for an abcess that got out of control. It is an open wound that has to be packed daily or it can become critical. It still has not closed, and we are going on eight weeks. The doctor said that I will have to have another surgery if it doesn't heal properly. The wound has to heal from the inside out, and it currently is healing from the outside but the depth has not changed in weeks. First and foremost, I need prayers for the depth to close so that the surgery will be unneccesary, I see a wound care doctor every Thursday, and have had home health care come out to the house to measure and make sure that it doesn't get staph or infected with something else. On top of this happening, I am going to definitely have to undergo surgery to have my ovaries removed so that they can see if the cyst that is located on it is benign or malignant. The doctor says that it doesn't look normal and wants me to have them removed as soon as possible . I am going to get a second opinion, but all of this is going to cost an exhorbitant amount of money. I have been put on part time at work because I am limited in the amount of sitting that I can do because of my wound and where it is located. This has been a most humbling experience and it has made my life extremely difficult. It would mean so much to me to have any support right now. My family and close friends have been there for me in the past with my husband's health issues, and unfortunately we cannot seem to get these storms to pass.  My husband still has significant health issues as well.  I know we all have hardships, and I have been debating on whether or not to do this because I believe in hard work and good choices just as much as everyone. Lately, I have had no choice. I have to lay on my side until this wound heals and it is so difficult to have everyone else help me. I cannot tell you how grateful I will be for any donation you can give. I am so scared of what the future holds. I have to pray and know that it is not in my hands. I have to know that people will say that this is beneath them and swallow my pride in their judgement. I honestly have no pride left. One thing I do know is that I am a good person, and I try to see the good in all of the bad. Right now, I am hoping that you understand that I wouldn't put myself out there if I didn't really need your prayers and generosity. The money will be used to pay for medical bills and to support my family through this time of need. Thank you for listening,