What happens when you think you have a plan, but life pivots? Much like the classic scene from Friends - you move with it.
For Doug and Kristen Bakker that's exactly what happened. Doug went in for a routine surgery on May 31, 2022 and their lives were uprooted.
Kristen became full-time caretaker and Doug began to fight for his basics needs. Through this struggle Kristen's faith was strengthened and she tells her story from the perspective of a caretaker.
As of this recording the Bakkers are waiting to adopt a service dog for Doug. If you'd like to help check out his go-fund-me here:
https://gofund.me/5eaab51a
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