After many years apart due to a serious domestic violence situation, I was finally reunited with my three boys—ages 8, 11, and 12—and brought them home to Florida from Pennsylvania last week. The journey to get here has been long, painful, and filled with prayer, but having my children home with me again is the greatest blessing I could ever ask for. This is truly an answered prayer.

My husband and I have worked tirelessly and we are deeply grateful for our family and friends who have already stepped in to help us with essentials gifts ect along the way. Their love and support have meant everything to us during this transition.

Right now, we are experiencing a slow season in our business, and between time off work, travel expenses to get them with catching up on bills, and ensuring our boys have what they need, the costs have added up quickly. We are also a household of seven children total, so every bit of help truly goes a long way.

Donations will go directly toward:

dressers for the boys

Clothing school supplies and bills as they settle in and prepare for school

Catching up on essential bills

Helping us get our business back on track so we can continue providing for our family

Asking for help is humbling, but I believe God works through community and through people who feel called to help in moments like this. We are doing everything we can with the means we have, and this support will help us get through this season so we can stand strong again.

If you feel led to help, we are incredibly grateful for any amount, prayers, or shares. Thank you for helping us build a safe, loving home for our children and for being part of this miracle we have prayed for.

GoFundMe does take a percentage, so for those who prefer:

CashApp: $cjsfirstimpressions

Venmo: @Chloe-dyke-1

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.

My husband didn't want me to do this but I feel the need that we need to do this that way we can catch up in February and I won't have to ask I know how it is when people are in need because I am the one that usually helps people so I'm asking for the spirit to also go to anybody that sees this to help us in a time of need

My husband is working as quickly as possible through our construction business to finish current jobs and take on new ones. He is doing everything he can to keep us moving forward, but the reality is that bills are still coming out faster than the work can be completed during this slow season. We are pushing forward with determination, but the timing has made this stretch especially challenging.