Hi everyone,

My name is Maud Monson. Things have been really hard since I lost my beloved husband. I miss him every day and I try so hard to maintain a positive outlook. I have started therapy again because I am on an emotional roller coaster. I would love to breathe a sigh of relief and get caught up on what feels like an insurmountable mountain. With your help, I might be able to do just that. Anything would be greatly appreciated.

This is a really difficult thing to ask. I am in pretty bad shape financially and would appreciate any help I could get. I have tried everything I could to get some cash flow, but I am coming up lacking. Losing Chris was the hardest thing I have ever dealt with, and the financial repercussions of not being a double-income home have taken their toll on me both physically and emotionally. So, I come to you with my hat in my hand asking for assistance.

I take pride in being independent and strong, but this is leveling me. I was raised to be a generous person, and it is quite humbling to ask for help. I realize we are all going through difficult times these days. I also realize that I am not alone in having to face these difficulties. Any help would be so appreciated, and if I have any funds left over, I will gladly give it to a veteran's-based charity. Having served my country for 5 years as a US Marine, I know the trials that many veterans face.

All I want is to be able to stay in the home that Chris and I bought.