Single Mom of 3 Fired For Sick Days

As a single mother of 3 children, 3 and under (twin 3 year olds and a 20 month old), as you can imagine, it can be quite challenging to fulfill all of the physical demands each little person requires. God has indeed been gracious to us. My children are happy, thriving, and shepherded well even in my inadequacies. But, in this case, maintaining a full time job while battling never ending cycles of child illnesses has caught up with me.

Month after month, it would seem 1 or all would fall ill, leaving no other option but for Mom to call out of work.

There is only but so much grace an employer will extend, even for a single Mom with limited recourse.

On top of children illnesses, I also battle my own issues, from cardiovascular concerns (at which during work hours, I had an episode, the medical staff rushing to my aid and an ambulance had to be called) that either caused me to miss work or arrive late until episodes were resolved, to common colds/viruses. 

That alone doesn't leave much room for family emergencies (death), routine to surgical doctor appointments for them and me, and paid daycare closings. (If daycare is closed and I am still financially responsible, how can I afford to pay for another provider as well?)

Last week, my son came home with pink eye and an ear infection, which inevitably spread to his sisters, along with a virus that caused 2 of 3 of them to vomit, ultimately ending with a nagging cough.

I provided pictures of them and their diagnoses from the doctor throughout the week (I had to make 2 trips), kept communication, and brought the notes in the following week upon my return.

I worked the entire week, training a new leader until Friday at 4:45 (my shift ends at 5) when I was called in the office to say this was my last day because of missing 5 consecutive days.

What's done is done.

I still have to go home to 3 Little People.

My job search has been consistent for months. I have been on several interviews and am currently waiting to hear back regarding the status of one.

In the interim, my family is left very vulnerable.

Life is indeed hard. So is single parenting. It puts you in humbling situations to pour out your heart before strangers on a GoFundMe page.

I don't ask for much. My children are my responsibility. But in this situation, I am completely humbled/brought low.

$2,000 would help during the months of September and October should I not receive any call backs by then.

Please, pray for my family: strength to endure the high calling of parenting - alone, provision by way of a job that is fair and enjoyable (don't we all want to enjoy what we do each day?) and soul encouragement.

I have also recently become an Independent Consultant for Usborne Books & More to help bring in more income by selling these genius, interactive, unique children's books for ages infancy to young adult. My children can literally spend hours in these books. So, why not share the love with others and on top of that, meet some financial obligations?

You can shop my bookstore by clicking the link below.

Any help, through prayer and/or generously giving would be so very appreciated. 

I thank you sincerely!
Aisha
http://r5285.myubam.com/