Dear friends and family,

I'm humbly coming to you in a season of need and asking for your help.

For a long while now I have been feeling led to get back into the classroom as a teacher. I lost my job of almost 5 years, yet the opportunity arose to apply for a teaching position here in Cleveland teaching Spanish, and possibly guitar and theater! I was offered the position! The good news is that God has already opened the door. — However, the position doesn't start until August, which means my first regular paycheck won't come until September. That leaves me about three months to make ends meet.

I've been picking up odd jobs to help cover things, and I'm grateful for every opportunity — but it isn't enough to bridge the gap entirely. Between monthly living expenses and the necessity of transportation (rent, car payment, insurance, phone, groceries, and gas) and getting professional attire ready for the classroom, I need to raise about $4,000 total to make it to that first paycheck. Approximately $1300 a month is needed to cover these expenses.

Here's how you can help:

First, I welcome your prayers for God's provision — He has never failed me yet.

Second, if you're able to help financially, even a small contribution would be a tremendous blessing.

Third, if you can't give right now, simply sharing this post could make all the difference.

If you can do all three, I would be most humbled by your generosity.

Thank you in advance, and may you be richly blessed.

As I proceed into this new career as a teacher, I will update you all on my progress for this exciting new chapter in my life!