Giving Back to Those Who Faithfully Served

Between active duty and reserves, Corpsman Jon proudly served 21 years in the Coast Guard. While a reservist, he was called up to active duty multiple times. Through the decades, his wife, Jenny, understood that their lives could change overnight.

Jon says, “I just appreciated that she always was there for me and understanding that, you know, we might have to drop what we're doing and just so I can go wherever they needed me to.”

When Jon retired, the couple was excited about Jon’s new job as a physical therapist assistant. It allowed Jenny to stay at home with their son Gavin, who has down’s syndrome. However they didn’t expect an extra $600 a month from John’s paycheck for the new medical insurance plan—then Gavin needed surgery. The medical co-pay amounts were shocking.  

Jenny admits, “I'm concerned. It's been hard on us ‘cuz I don't know which way things are going to go. I may have to rob Peter to pay Paul.”

Doctor’s said Gavin’s prognosis was excellent. Although thankful not to face future surgeries, they still had high medical bills. Their bank agreed to defer their mortgage payment for three months and they used the money to pay the bills. But when Jon’s employer cut back his hours, the couple had no way to pay the back mortgage. With foreclosure in their future, Jon and Jenny began praying for a solution.

Jon says, “You need to give all your faith in God that He's going to provide a way.”

Jenny continues, “He's going to take care of our needs.”

Their prayers were answered when their church, Calvary Baptist, asked Helping the Home Front for assistance. Pastor, Tommy Miles, invited the couple over to tell them CBN was paying four months of their medical insurance premiums and their back mortgage due.

Jenny says, “You have no idea what this means to us. Thank you.”

Jon continues, “We weren't expecting anything like that.”

Jenny adds, “That’s huge!”  

Thanks to you, Jon and Jenny caught up on their mortgage payments. Today, Jon’s been given more work hours and the couple found a new insurance plan for hundreds less per month which they could easily afford. Now their finances are back on track.

Jenny concludes, “I'm so thankful for the CBN partners. Thank you so much for making a difference in people's lives. It's truly a blessing.”