Holiday Hope

There's something about the holiday season that inspires people to give. That is what I love about the season. It's like something changes in the atmosphere and moves people to be more giving and kind.

Here it is, a week before Christmas and I am reaching out to people once again for help. We have been so fortunate and blessed to receive so much help from organizations and friends alike in the past years; but this year has been different. There hasn't been any help and right now my kids will not have anything on Christmas morning.

This past year has been the most difficult financially for us. I have not been well this year myself due to 6 years of non stop stress and caretaking responsibilities. My fatigue level is beyond normal so I have a difficult time doing even the easiest tasks. I will be needing tests done that are not covered by my insurance for an official diagnosis. Maureen still misses school often and has many appointments in the coming months. She is doing well but still requires a lot of care. My father was just diagnosed with Epilepsy and is unable to drive for at least 6 months so I am his driver as well. For all of these reasons, I am not able to go back to work.
My children's father moved to Florida in April for a better job opportunity but unfortunately the company  laid him and many others off after training before they could qualify for unemployment benefits.  Through no fault of his own, he hasn't been able to pay child support since September. We have been living on $301 a month from Maureen's SSI for the past 3 months. My father thankfully has assisted with food and gas but there are other needs we have as well. Christmas is not a possibility at this point for my kids without help.
It's been such a struggle for so many years and I am tired. I do what I can but the loss of monthly income has made things impossible. Basic needs are not possible. My kids go without so much throughout the year already.
I Love my kids. So much and have willingly given my life to care for them. They are my world and my joy. I am happiest when they are happy but this year has broken them down a little. They do not deserve the life we have been given and my heart breaks to see them stressed and unhappy.
I am asking if Anyone is able or knows anyone who is able to bring some Joy into my kids lives and give them some Hope, it will be appreciated beyond words! They have been through so much and are both True inspirations. I would Love for them to not worry about basic needs every month and maybe have something special just for them; for the word "struggle " to be just a word and not a reality for a day.
Thank You and God Bless!