So many folks have been asking what they can do or send to help out Maggie in this crazy time we’re having. And to be honest, we can’t think of much that isn’t already being taken care of. She’s not really a balloons or flowers kind of gal. But if you know Maggie, then you know, her biggest worry is about her animals.

When we were in the hospital, our friends Bob and Terry brought over a 50 pound sack of chicken feed and that was such a blessing, so we didn’t have to worry about getting it and had the feed ready for the birds.

So our feed man, Paul and I got to thinking, that if you’d really really like to help out… how about a bag of feed or a bale of hay for Maggie’s farm critters? Paul knows our weekly needs, and he has a list. If you want to stop in and pick something on the list, or call in with a credit card, that would be such a huge help and blessing. I can’t believe it, but it’s a Hillbilly Register at the Feed Store!

Paul and his family are simply awesome and we love them… they sent us home with a carload of hay on the house, and think they might even have a wheelchair out in their barn we can borrow! They are super awesome rural friends and we really appreciate them.

If there is just one thing off our list of concerns right now, that will help to lighten the load and the to do list… We can have someone pick up the load and help us move it to the back each week. Having the feed needs here, can make it easier for Jessy and I to take care of everyone without running out on errands. And it will help to make Maggie more content while she heals for the next 6 to 8 weeks.

You can contact them at:

Superior Farm Supply
13080 St. Rt. 107
Montpelier OH 43543
(419) 485-8351 or (419) 485-8352

Just ask for Maggie’s List. They can walk you through and you can pick something that works.

A 50# bag of chicken feed is about $15… a bale of hay is $7, straw is $3… it’s all very reasonable and would be such a huge help.

Insurance is handling most of the medical needs, minus deductibles, and we are borrowing a few things like bathroom equipment and such. Her grandparents are ordering her a set of super cool hi-tech crutches that are supposed to be wonderful outside so hopefully we can at least get her out back for a visit in a week or so. She’s needing care pretty much 24/7 right now, but Jessy and I are working in shifts to make sure she’s comfortable, not in pain and has something to do. Sweet friends have offered to help with chores and meals and that’s perfect. Thankfully, most of our big projects are done around the place, so it’s just maintaining what we have and I know Jessy and I can handle it the day to day chores just fine.

It’s just that June and July are our slowest months of the year and the budget is tight to begin with. The feed store register will be a HUGE blessing while we get through the next 8 weeks. We’re such independent gals and all, and it’s so hard to even ask, but I’ve been flooded with everyone asking and wanting to help, so I think this is the best way. if we meet the needs of this week, Paul will forward it to the next week. This way, we don’t get 25 bags of chicken feed sitting around and really need a bag of crack corn, or lamb chow.

Thank you SO much…. we love you all!
Sherri, Jessy, Maggie

and all the critters of Windhaven.

(And… if you just wanted to mail her a card, she would love that as well… she’s not an online kid with email and such… old fashioned!

Maggie Chekal
801 E. Main Street
Alvordton, OH 43501

Thanks!!!