Maxwell Wilson Family

Hey friends. Times are rough everywhere but situations have reached a critical point for my friends Kyle and Holli Maxwell Wilson, their son Harrison and Holli’s mom and dad, Sarah and Kevin Maxwell. Kyle’s health issues have continued to worsen in the last few months piling up medical debt, both vehicles are in the shop with costly repairs, and as Holli cares for Kyle, she works as a realtor on commission only. Mr Maxwell is bed bound with Mrs Maxwell as sole caregiver. At their home, a pipe burst, ceilings fell, destroyed belongings and a messy, extended cleanup process has ensued. They are all living together but they need immediate provision. They do have insurance that will help but there are deductibles and copays and it’s all just too much. These beautiful, God fearing, amazing individuals have spent their lives caring for others and God has laid it on my heart to ask for your blessings as they would NEVER ask for themselves. God gave me this goal-not the family-and I am asking you to give what you can to help. If you can’t, please pray for peace in their hearts, for healing for Kyle and Mr Maxwell and for rest for them to handle all the trials. Please read Holli’s post and help if you can. Thank you all!!!

“Confession.....a side of Me you've NEVER seen!

I need help! We need help!

So, turns out...I think the lesson God has been trying to teach me is as follows...

As long as I can remember, I was reared to be independent. Fiercely independent. (Probably why I didn't get married til I was 39), but seriously...I've always thought I HAD to handle things on my own, or at least figure it out on my own, because if I said I was "fine"...it would look like I couldn't handle something, wasn't good enough, was weak, or whatever.

The past year has been hard. Really hard. Last year was HARD, too, but my business was BOOMING, so I guess that was enough of a "distraction" to not make me realize what was really "up". This year has been HARD, but business is NOT booming, so that distraction was removed (The economy has made it harder. Being a care giver with trips to the doc every week and having to really rearrange schedules for various reasons really makes it more challenging) Then BOTH cars became non-working (and not repairable currently just because it's too cost prohibitive).

Kyle's health issues for the past 9 months are now at the point where we are just defeated. I know I am as the "caregiver and cheerleader", I can't even pretend that I understand HIS level of defeat.

My business is ....what's another word for slower that slow?

And now - mom and dad's house issue that I realized today, after meeting with the restoration folks, is much bigger than we realized. They're out, but the contents of their house is going to have to be moved out and stored, and restoration and renovation will take weeks - to - months. I'm the lead circus wrangler on this project, so PRAYERS FOR SOLID DECISIONS are needed.

So - I am waiving the white flag. Out of all the amazing lessons I've learned from The Lord in the past year, increasingly more as the year went on, I think perhaps, the final one MUST have been "Too much pride to let people know I'm NOT fine!" Pride is of the devil. I don't care about Stuff anymore. I don't care about luxury cars, or ANY specific types, brands, etc. I don't care about social events, etc, but I was still at the point of being afraid that if I ever said I needed anything - people would lose confidence in me, or my abilities, or give business to someone else - fearing I didn't need to "add anything else" to my plate.... but it's backfired. Here we are...at what feels like the fiery pits of hell, but HALLELUJAH ANYWAY.

So - this is it. This is me publicly asking for help. WE NEED some specifics...

1. Kyle - Pray specifically for Kyle's health. He has been dealing with multiple health situations since last May. Yesterday, he had 4 "recently discovered tumors" biopsied. We were worried it was cancer, based on previous issues, but they were NOT cancerous. I also realized last night - he has just passed the "10 years, cancer free" mark...and I think they say 10 years without a return is "full remission"!!!!! That was a victory, but all the other issues are still present. We currently go to doc appointments 1-3 days a week 9In Birmingham) every week and have since August. Please pray specifically for healing. God knows what's going on. We need prayers for healing. We need him WELL..FULLY, FINALLY.

2. Please pray for my family- all of us. Mom and I are coughing like crazy. We think it's just "insulation" in our lungs from 2 days of being at their house and dealing with their stuff. Please pray specifically that WE STAY WELL. Dad is bed-bound, mom is his care-giver. They've been in a constant state of "unsettled" for 2 years, and now, with the burst pipe, the ceiling collapse, flooded house, and having to move out for a bit, and all their stuff being ruined, or displaced...it's a lot for anyone. Pray for their peace, rest, restoration, and stamina. Id love for dad to be healed, which I've been asking God to do since 4th grade, but it hasn't happened yet - so Please pray for his appetite to increase, and strength.

3. My business to pick up. I LOVE what I do. I am educated, trained, experienced. I have designations and certifications in what I do. Ive helped (literally) hundreds of people buy, sell, and invest, in the past 5 years. I am beyond passionate about helping people. I learned early from a precious friend "Do the right thing and the money will come!" I trust that. It's always been how I work. Right now, business is almost non-existent, and I am 100% commission based. THAT IS SCARY to not have a steady income. We have great insurance, but copays 3 times a week, medical equipment that's "rented" daily for months at a time, gas to the doc and back....on top of regular life, could even get to Bill Gates after a while...lol. I want to be able to provide for my family, especially amidst the chaos. (I'd personally also like to be able to get at least 1 of the non-functional vehicles repaired. Not having had a vehicle in 9 months has been wildly stressful too, but repair costs exceed income currently, and my people are priority. (The used vehicle I bought from the dealership in the fall lasted 32 days, and the warranty company determined that the dealership had "disguised" a previous issue, and thus it would not be covered under warranty. It's paid for, but repairs, are too costly on both). Please pray specifically that my business increases. (and if you know anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest, please connect us. I'd love to help them...and you can rest assured, I'm currently, more motivated than EVER...lol). That ONE THING could significantly change EVERYTHING for the better.

Please pray for H. He can easily get caught in the chaos and crossfire, but I'm praying that I stay mindful of that and make sure to make TIME with him, and "normalcy" a constant. I'm praying not to get short tempered with him when I'm tired or stressed. For now, it's bonus that his grandparents are having an ongoing "spinnanight" at his house. He is also being such an awesome HELPER. Please pray specifically that HE is a priority amidst the craziness.

And finally...Please pray for me. Specifically, for PEACE (I've developed anxiety in the past few months. and for TRUST WITHOUT RESERVATION. I pray. I tithe. I give. I serve. I spend time daily in the WORD and in worship and in prayer. I sin. I Stink...I fall short. I am trying to live a life pleasing to the Lord, daily. I also get anxious about family health, financial provision, and wrangling all the things, and my goal is to FULLY TRUST! GOD WILL PROVIDE...in ALL areas. He always Has. HE can do this. I cannot. I also pray for "balance". I'm a time-blocker - and try to stay on top of schedules so I don't drop any balls. Prayers for that t o stay steady amidst the "new stuff" are needed and appreciated.

If your church has a prayer list - PLEASE put the Wilsons and Maxwell's on it. We need it. Without God we ARE nothing and can do NOTHING. With God, We can eat this elephant one bite at a time...and we will. He will see us through!

Thanks friends, genuinely. Thanks for Praying for our family. WE are NOT fine, and we DO need them. ;) SO THANKFUL FOR OUR PRAYER WARRIORS! WE all pray for you daily, believe me (I have years worth of prayer journals to back that up. Ask me if you want to see your names in them...)”