My dear friend is facing one of the most difficult times of her life. She is pregnant with a baby girl, and at just 28 weeks, her water unexpectedly broke. Now, she is in the hospital under constant care, waiting for her little one to arrive. The uncertainty is overwhelming, as her baby girl will need to stay in the NICU for an unknown amount of time after birth. To make things even harder, both she and her partner have had to step away from their jobs to be by their baby's side, leaving them without their usual income.

On top of all this, my friend is also a devoted mom to two wonderful boys. While she is in the hospital, her sons are staying with their grandparents, missing their mom and waiting for the day their family can be together again. The emotional and financial strain is immense, and the road ahead is filled with challenges.

We are reaching out to our community for support during this incredibly tough time. The funds raised will go directly towards, childcare for her boys, and helping cover lost income while both parents are unable to work. Every donation, no matter the size, will help ease the burden on this family and bring them one step closer to being reunited. Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read her story. If you feel called to help, we would all be so thankful—a burden truly lifted off this family.