Dear Friends and Kind Souls,

I write to you today with a humble and heavy heart, seeking your understanding and assistance during a challenging time for my family and me. Life has a way of testing our resilience, and though I have always prided myself on facing hardships head-on, I find myself in a situation where I cannot overcome the hurdles alone.

Over the past four months, I have been unable to work due to a debilitating bone spur in my right hip. The condition not only caused excruciating pain but also rendered me unable to walk properly. My leg would give way unpredictably, making even simple tasks difficult and unsafe. As a result, I had to take time off work to navigate a long process of medical consultations, referrals, tests, and treatments.

Thankfully, I recently underwent a fluoroscopic needle injection procedure that has brought some relief. I have now returned to work, eager to rebuild and regain stability. However, the months without income have taken a significant toll on my financial situation. Despite my best efforts to stretch every dollar, prioritize essentials, and keep us afloat, I am now facing the harsh reality of overdue bills and the imminent threat of eviction.

As a single mother of two incredible boys—an 18-year-old pursuing his college education and a spirited 6-year-old kindergartner—I have always done my best to provide them with love, stability, and support. Neither of their fathers has been present in their lives, and child support has never been an option. While I embrace the responsibility of raising my children alone, the current circumstances have stretched my resources to the breaking point.

I am not someone who asks for help easily. I have always believed in working hard and finding solutions independently. But today, I humbly reach out to you, my friends, and anyone willing to lend a helping hand. Whatever support you can offer—no matter how small—would mean the world to us. It would allow me to keep a roof over my children’s heads, catch up on critical bills, and regain the stability we so desperately need.

Your kindness and generosity will not only provide immediate relief but also give us a chance to rebuild our lives with dignity. Please know that any assistance you extend will be met with the deepest gratitude and a commitment to pay it forward when I am in a position to do so.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for considering my plea. May life bless you abundantly for your compassion and support.

Many heartfelt thanks

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I start this by saying the Sheriff was at my front door last week delivering a court order for payment of delinquent county taxes for our rental property my dad recently moved out of. We owe $2,800 for 3 years unpaid.  If we don’t pay quickly, they are taking the property.  My husband is going to flip!  I have not even told him yet. Praying I can make a connection to get this paid quickly. I have bad credit due to paying many things late over the years including my mortgage and car payment. I’ve taken loans from my retirement and still paying on those.  I’m a mess!  I have no idea how I got in this deep. 

My husband and I have been through the toughest year of our lives after 25 years of marriage. We lost my father in-law unexpectedly Oct 2023, moved my 91-year-old dad in with us in April 2024 and now have all 3 of our kids in college.  As hard as I try, I just can’t seem to get ahead.  We needed to do some major renovations in both of our father’s houses to turn them into rental properties.  We were able to do that thanks to several friends who did work and said we could pay later.  I’m believing we will start to get ourselves out of the hole financially at some point in 2025.  I know that we are delinquent on our sewage payments for all 3 properties which includes our own.  We owe $4500.   

I’ve struggled paying my house payment and car payment because our bills have grown but our pay checks are not increasing to keep up.  With three kids having their own cars, our car insurance is $900 a month.  One of our college students does not have a job so I have to frequently give her money. To top it all off, it’s Christmas time.  My husband has to take his Jeep back to the garage this week to get additional things fixed after spending an unexpected $3,800 on it in October. I am just trying to keep up with paying my regular monthly bills besides needing to spend money on Christmas gifts.  I honestly have not been enjoying Christmas these past few years because I don’t have any extra money.  We buy things just to buy them instead of just enjoying the reason for the season.  

I’m a Christian trusting God to bring us through the storm.  I know that sometimes we are in storms to know our purpose.  My husband & I want to never want to question tithing at church, giving over above our tithe and to be all in kingdom builders helping God’s people.  My goal would be to overcome our debts and gladly help others just like the ones on this Begging Money site.  You think you are alone but so many are struggling in this world.  I am confident one of God’s purposes for me is to help others.  I stand strong in faith that God will provide provision for us so that we may supply needs to others.  I truly appreciate any donations anyone is able to give to keep me out of trouble and to move me forward with resolving my own debt so I may help others with theirs.   Thank you & God bless!  

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