Hi, my name is Nancy, and I can't tell you how difficult this is to ask for help. You see, I've always been the one helping others, but now I find myself needing help in order for me and my family not to be evicted from our home. So, putting my pride to the side, I humbly and with all the faith that I have that Jesus answers prayers and that miracles happen, ask for help in keeping us in our home.

I've worked since the age of 12 years old, with my first job being at Dunkin' Donuts. However, at the age of 58, I had an accident that completely changed my entire life from a career as Director of Human Resources to being disabled for the rest of my life. Since then, it has been very difficult for me and the family since I was the breadwinner.

I thank God every day for blessing me with everything that I have and the strength to get up each morning through all the pain that I suffer 24/7. So, when I say that God is good, trust me that He absolutely IS.

Now to tell my story why I need your help. First, I am blessed that I have medical insurance. However, even with that, I have medical expenses on a monthly basis that cover my prescriptions and pain management doctor. This totals around $400 each month. This isn't even taking into account the help that I receive from my uncle because he, for years, has gotten me the cold and hot patches that I use daily.

Because financially we are struggling, I decided to try to get a loan so that we could at least breathe a little. The financial stress that we've been in has caused my chronic pain to escalate, if that is even possible with what I suffer anyway. But it has, and my doctors all tell me it's because of all the stress that I'm in. So, foolish me tried to take out a loan as I mentioned; however, instead of getting help, I was scammed, and the loan company that I thought was going to help us instead hacked our checking, savings, and even our son Luke's checking account, which caused a huge financial hardship and a mess that you can't even begin to imagine at the bank. It has been a nightmare, but worse, the feeling of being taken advantage of and feeling so humiliated by being taken for a fool has taken its toll on me. I'm 63 years old and I know better, but desperation makes you do stupid things. So, not only were we already suffering financially, but thieves went into our bank accounts and robbed us, causing all our accounts to be overdrawn.

And wait, it gets better! You would honestly think that at my age I would have better judgment, but no... that's not the case when it comes to me. Last year, I lent someone a lot of money who promised to pay me back in two months with interest. This is someone I have known a very long time and someone I considered family. My family told me not to do it, but since I knew this person so well, I went against their wishes and lent him the money. Guess what happened... you guessed it, I never got my money back. Another huge loss... or can I chalk it up as a very hard learning experience.

I'm not sure if I sound cynical or humorous, but I can attest that I'm not trying to do either. I suppose it's my coping mechanism because nothing that is happening is funny. You know the saying, when it rains it pours... well, it's storming at my house!

So, this brings us to the current day, NOW. Because of all my poor judgments, we have not been able to make our rent payment in two months. In fact, a dear friend had to help me buy my medicines this month because we couldn't afford them. The management company has filed eviction papers with the court, and we've been served eviction papers to move or pay immediately.

We have literally tried everything in our power to come up with the money, and nothing. In addition, each day the legal fees are adding up, making it even more impossible to pay.

I'm a very prideful person, so sharing all of this and asking for help is humiliating and humbling at the same time. I believe in the power of prayer, and I know how wonderful the American people are when it comes to helping those in need. In all my years, I have never needed or asked for help... but please, at this point, all pride is put to the side and I humbly am asking for your help so that my family can have a home.

Thank you and God bless!!!