Hey everyone. First, if you’re struggling financially please scroll on. We don’t want anyone to feel a need to contribute when they are unable to. Over six months, I’ve been facing the challenge of unemployment. Despite efforts, it has taken longer than ever expected (hit me up if you know of something that might work for me!). To compound this difficulty, both Keith & I have ongoing health issues. The stress doesn’t help either as that can flare my MS, but as my mom has said a few times, if it weren’t for bad luck I’d have none. This year it affected my ability to look for new employment consistently – I had strep, flared my MS, terrible head pain causing facial drooping, 2 days in the hospital to rule out stroke, oral thrush causing severe vocal stress, couldn’t talk for over a month. My voice is still affected as I await an ENT visit. I know there is a joke in there somewhere, since I usually can’t shut up, lol! Keith has also had issues – year ago he had over half his cervical spine fused & now will need fusions at multiple levels of lumbar spine. This is only a few years after having mitral valve surgery. Every time something like this has happened, we’ve taken a hit financially but haven’t been able to “make it up” with my continued extended absences from work & increased cost of literally everything. As months have gone by, it has become increasingly hard to keep up with basic living expenses & we are reaching out for help during this tough period. The funds raised will go directly toward covering our healthcare & living expenses. These essentials are critical for our well-being and peace of mind as I continue my job search. Every bit of support will help us stay afloat & be able to focus on getting back on our feet. Thank you so much for any support you can offer during this challenging time. Your kindness and generosity mean more to us than words can say. We are deeply grateful for your help and encouragement.