I'm a single father to the greatest 11-year-old in the world. The state of affairs in the USA has created a financial burden for us that has proven impossible to get ahead of. Simple things like groceries, clothing, utilities, and rent are things that shouldn’t be difficult to attain, but they suddenly have. Car maintenance has been put on the back-burner, while gas is needed but costs almost as much as a meal… which do you choose?! It devastates me to know my son doesn’t ask for anything normal kids his age should from a parent. He tells me he has everything he needs. I try to comfort him by telling him that sometimes the answer might be a no, but to keep asking. He sees right thru me. He is my number one priority. His needs come before anything I may need. We constantly try to come up with harebrained schemes to make money. We aren’t too sure if a lemonade stand works these days. 

I'm currently on workers comp with no end in sight. The pain I have and the worry I feel for our livelihoods keeps me from sleeping. I’ve lost my medical insurance and I have Type 2 Diabetes. Insulin prescriptions are in the thousands of dollars, something that I cannot live without unfortunately. The job I have has been disbanded, so I will not have employment once I recover from my injuries. I “make too much money” for most aid programs so I struggle. Every ad that I see on social media is either a scam or clickbait. I think I have signed up for every drug trial there is and have even considered donating plasma, although I don’t believe that I would be a good candidate for that. 

I desperately need your help. I've never asked for anything in my life, but I have been humbled and need assistance. Any little bit helps. Even sharing our story on your social media or showing a friend or loved one can help spread the word and increase our visibility. If you’re not able to do either, I would appreciate a simple prayer for us. 

Thank you for taking the time and listening. God bless you all and your families.