This is so very humbling but we're running out of options. Hi, my name is Ladonna and I'm a homeschooling mother who only wants to raise my babies in the admonition of the Lord.  And doing so has been the hugest spiritual battle in my life.

On Feb. 14, 2011, I unexpectedly became a single mom. At that time, I was doing at home therapy with my oldest son (then 5) while homeschooling him and raising his baby brother (3), taking him to therapy he needed, and their baby sister (1) was still nursing.

I spent the next 7 years relying on God for how he wanted me to raise them. I believed that He wanted me to continue homeschooling, so I did. I worked between 3-6 part-time jobs; many of  those jobs I could take my children to, so that I could continue therapies the children needed while teaching them about Jesus.

In 2013, we were introduced to Classical Conversations and we jumped in with both feet. I became a Foundations tutor, then kept that role while becoming an Essentials tutor for two campuses. Then, the past two years, I've been the Director of Foundations and Essentials while my oldest son is in Challenge 1, and my younger two are in the program I direct.

In 2017, God blessed me with an amazing Godly husband. He has two amazing sons of his own but took the role of spiritual leader in our home. I'm so grateful to the Lord and I'm grateful that He has blessed us all.

Meanwhile, I have encouraged the children to continue their relationship with biological father. Though the blended family lifestyle isn't one any of us would have chosen, we believe in God's best for everyone involved and I know that He can redeem anything.

But, sadly, our situation has taken a turn for the worse. You see, I am being sued for custody of all three children, including a statement to remove them from Classical Conversations and my care.

This is a difficult time because we've spent the last year paying off debts and buying a modest home as the owner decided to sell and we can't afford rent elsewhere. Last year, we had attorney fees from this same situation.

I visited an attorney last week, but she only works on a case if we pay in full.  Our 'Dave Ramsey' emergency fund will only cover a small piece and we've run out of loan options. 

I have to have a legal response written and filed by NEXT WEEK. I have called other attorneys in town to get a ballpark on their retainer, but they want to consult first, which costs even more.

The thought of losing my children because I don't have the financial means is beyond heart-wrenching All I want to do is be a good mom to them and raise them with Christian worldview. That's all.

We know that God has this no matter what. We know we can trust Him whether he uses this go-fund me, or something else. But if this is His way, and you feel led to help, I can promise you that I will spend the rest of my life pouring God's truth and love into my babies the way I have so far. I have over 40 character witness statements from other parents, previous and current employers who all validate my heart and efforts.  I am debt-free except my home and all our bills are always paid on time. The children are all thriving academically with high test scores and they all love the program.  I sincerely believe we can easily show that they are thriving and doing well; but if I can't afford an attorney, then by default, we lose.

Please prayerfully consider helping, not for me, but for these children and only in God's leading. And consider sharing this with anyone you feel led who would at the very least, pray for them. I don't want this to be a huge public thing to be shared, but just privately with those who you feel led. 

Thank you so much.

Love,

Ladonna