Update 01/01/26

This season has continued to stretch me in ways I never imagined. I am still in transition, still rebuilding, and still trusting God with each step even when the path feels uncertain.

After separation, I struggled to gain financial independence while maintaining our 2-2-3 custody schedule. I was ultimately evicted and made the difficult decision to relocate back to California where I have family support.

I am currently finishing my training for a barista position and I am finishing the on-boarding process for the school district to sub. I do not have a steady income yet.

The legal process for custody has made this situation incredibly difficult. My children remain in Charleston, SC. January 7 will mark a full month since the last time I saw them. Before separation, I was a stay-at-home mom for nine years. Until court is finalized, any visits must occur in South Carolina, which creates additional financial strain.

At this time, I am heavily relying on my mom for support. Until my income becomes stable, I am reaching out to help ease the financial strain my situation has created for her and to cover the immediate costs in front of me.

Current Immediate Needs:

• Travel expenses to South Carolina for court-required visits with my children

• Legal and court-related costs

• Contribution toward housing stability as I rebuild

-My immediate goal is to secure a camp trailer that I can park on my mom’s property (with water and power hookups) to gain short-term stability for custody purposes

It is an incredibly sensitive and vulnerable time, and I truly appreciate any donations, prayers, or shares to help me breathe a little easier as I continue pushing forward. I believe with my whole heart that God is carrying me, even when the road feels impossibly heavy.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, and stood beside me through this journey. Your love means more than you know, and it continues to guide me forward.

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02/19/2025 - Beginning -

I made a difficult decision in order to bring peace to our family. It happened faster than what I could plan for. My journey started with packing my bags and taking a tremendous leap of faith. Not knowing where I was going to stay for the night, I headed to church for our Wednesday night out activities. After sharing my situation, my support at church graciously provided a hotel room until Monday.

I am currently working on finding a new place to make home. I have been a stay-at-home mom for 9 years. I have been hired to take over a preschool class, but I have not started yet (paperwork is being processed). I am making a lot of progress as I gain strength to stand on my own two feet. I need to get myself into a stable environment where I can support my 4 children (only two are pictured with me, I have none with all four of us). I need help with the move in fees associated with renting an apartment.

It’s a very daunting road ahead but God is carrying me to my next destination. I am starting from scratch with God leading me. It is beyond hard asking for help, but I need all the support possible in order to make this transition easy on the entire family. I appreciate all the prayers, love, and support.

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Update 06/06/2025 - update -

I began relying on government assistance as I transition into my new life. My SNAP account benefits were stolen. $1,400 was drained from my account. I was left with .20 cents to cover my families need until 06/17/2025, there is no longer reimbursement for this fraud. I appreciate all the help getting us over this mountain