Help Michi Overcome Her Emergency Financial Crisis

Hi, my name is Michi, and I’m sharing my story by faith because I’m moving from a state of being fearful to walking by faith again.

I would like to start by saying that I am a God-fearing single mother, who has been blessed with two caring and amazing sons. Currently, I have one son who is away at college on scholarship, and the other one will be leaving this fall for college. The foundation and basis of all that I attempt to exhibit, live out and share is LOVE! My desire is and has always been to help and serve others because to see them smile is priceless.

And sometimes the tables of life takes a Divine turn and all things come to a halt.

Which leads me to why I am writing today. You see, my story did not just began, it’s one that’s been in the making.

Five years ago, I was laid off as a middle school teacher and coach. Prior to this occurrence, only by God’s grace and mercy, my sons and I survived being homeless for 19 months. The psychological toll we experienced greatly affected us all. After the layoff, I was blessed and grateful to work again as a school bus driver, with a renewed sense of purpose and hope that I will finally be in a position to get back on my feet. But, I remember it just like it was yesterday, pulling up to the bus barn and being told the following day, that the schools were closing down. Fear is all I felt; however, from that point on, I had to learn how to live a life based on faith at a level I never experienced before.

As we all came out of the pandemic, my mindset as a single mom was, “I’ve got to find work that would allow me to be there to support my two sons, and I needed a job that would provide flexibility in scheduling to help them get from point A to point B. Every choice and decision that I have made, was made for and with the betterment of my sons’ lives in the forefront. So, I became an independent contractor delivering groceries. I did this for several months, until my body couldn’t take it anymore. From there, I transitioned into being a full-time, ride-share driver.

Again, my sons, who are now becoming young men, watched me endure long- working hours; sometimes driving 18 to 19 days straight without taking a day off. I was determined to not feel like I was a failure to them by not doing all that I could to keep a place to stay and bills paid. As their mom, the fear of prior experiences pushed me continually because I didn’t want them to face homelessness again.

Honestly, this is humbling to admit, that I do not find it easy to share what has happened because it’s very painful to open up publicly about my private struggles in life. BUT, I do believe that our Heavenly Father is able to restore and help, any and all of his children.

So, I am believing by faith to ask for help because my current means of making a living has suddenly stopped. I have learned that my car’s very hard jerking, loud whining noises when I accelerate, hesitation to shift gears or the gears slipping is due to transmission failures. As a ride-share driver, knowing that my car’s transmission can go out at anytime, I would NEVER put anyone’s life in danger or harms way, all at the expense of making a dollar!

My vehicle was used for my livelihood, and without it, I am unable to meet my monthly financial obligations or cover the cost of repairs, which range from $4000-$6000.

I do need and am asking for any help through prayers, potential employment opportunities, resource sharing for a mechanics who may be willing to offer their services, or financial contributions of any kind to help me stay afloat as I am trying to work through and manage this sudden financial crisis.

Whatever God places on your heart to do, please know that I greatly appreciate it. Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

May God Bless You, Michi