Hey everyone!
I wanted to finally share a proper update now that things have finally settled enough to breathe again.
We officially have a working and safe vehicle again—yay! 🎉
The car came back from the shop on Monday and is running well. It’s such a relief to have it repaired and back home, and just in time for the upcoming school year.

The final cost ended up just above our updated Ko-fi goal (about $1500), as it turned out to be more than just the brakes. The back wheel bearings also needed replacing. Thankfully, my other brother-in-law was able to take the car to his hometown and work with a mechanic friend who helped get the repairs done at a much more affordable price. Even more generously, he covered the full cost upfront so we could make interest-free payments to him over time.

Thanks to the donations I’ve received through Ko-fi, I’ve already been able to pay him a good chunk, which has taken an enormous weight off our shoulders. Seriously, to everyone who’s donated, shared, or encouraged us—thank you. 💕

It’s still something we’re paying off, but now we can do it at our own pace, without stress hanging over us. That alone is a huge relief.

💌 What This Means Moving Forward
- I’ve updated the Ko-fi goal description to reflect that we’re now paying things off gradually.
- Thank-You Sketch Gifts will stay open until the goal is fully met.
- I'll be making the sketch post easier to find on both Ko-fi and my website.

These Sketch Gifts follow a Pay-What-You-Want (PWYW) model:

The more you give, the more time and detail I’ll put into your sketch—whether that’s clean lines, color, shading, or even a fun surprise.
But no matter what you’re able to give, you’ll still receive a heartfelt thank-you sketch. 💖

Thank you again for sticking with us. Your generosity and kindness have made this so much more manageable, and we’re deeply grateful. 💕