If you know me, you know I hate asking for help and have always been a pretty independent, self-reliant person, but unfortunately, I have found myself and my little family in a situation where I need to humbly ask for a little temporary assistance.
As some of you may know, I have been having a very difficult pregnancy and have had to take a lot of time off work. I had to leave my full-time job that I could no longer do and took a private duty position that was a lot easier for me to manage in my current condition, until recently. The family I was working for decided I was too much of a liability and let me go earlier this week once they saw how bad I was getting, which I totally understand.
Of course, we have been managing and had bills we had planned to pay with my income, and with missing some work recently, we had some bills with payment arrangements and stuff, but we were managing and had high hopes to be doing better soon and hopefully just in time for our baby's arrival. Now, with me losing this income, we're leaving bills hanging and they just continue to add up.
This past week, I found myself in the hospital and was diagnosed with a severe form of pregnancy-induced sciatica. Since leaving the hospital, I have only gotten worse and am only able to take a few steps around the house before losing feeling in my legs, and to add, I am also in excruciating pain which I've had zero relief with anything they've given me. So unfortunately, I am unable to hold a job right now. However, I have started the process for disability, but of course, it's a process. Aaron is also picking up extra hours and doing what he can while Leanna and Johnny have been taking care of me and the house.
So here I am, doing something I never thought I'd have to do, asking for help from whoever can. Prayers are also welcomed and appreciated. I know everyone has their own bills and issues, just please know I don't expect anything but appreciate everything, and I definitely would never put my business out there like this unless I really found myself in a desperate situation. I appreciate it. God bless
Monica Samuels