Our family is facing the difficult situation of having to leave our home. It's not due to any issues on our part; our landlords simply need the space for a family member who requires it. Unfortunately, this has placed us in a challenging and urgent predicament. Currently, our family of five, along with our two cats and dog, has to come up with the security deposit and first month’s rent for our new place and still pay full rent here for two months, as well as ensure we leave the propane tank full (several hundred dollars). Tack on crazy high moving expenses, such as uhauls and boxes and gas to go back and forth, and we have no idea what to do. We have a child with special needs who has finally formed a close-knit group of friends, along with several service providers we spent months arranging. Our two daughters also have established friendships and connections in this community. And my husband works two jobs that provide most of our income, and staying close to those is basically imperative. We were lucky to find the place we did, now we just need help securing it.

It's tough to feel upset when the situation is beyond our control and there's no one to direct our frustration towards. Yet, I can't help but feel angry. I'm frustrated that the cost of renting or buying a home is so exorbitant. I'm upset at the possibility of having to leave this area, which is heartbreaking for our children. And I feel powerless knowing there's nothing I can do to change this outcome.

As a mom, I just want to make everything better, but this is beyond my ability to fix. I would appreciate any support—please pray for us, send positive thoughts, consider purchasing my books, or simply wish for a home to come our way. Thank you.