My son Ryder is a miracle.

He was born at just 23 weeks and 2 days, weighing barely over a pound.

He spent months in the NICU fighting for his life, overcoming serious complications like NEC.

There were moments we didn’t know if he would make it—but he did.

And now… he’s finally home.

This should be the happiest chapter of our lives. But the truth is, we are struggling just to survive.

Because of Ryder’s medical condition and fragile immune system, he cannot go to daycare.

That means I have to stay home with him full-time, and I’m unable to work right now.

Our only income is $900 a month from his disability.

That doesn’t even cover our basic bills:

$400 car payment

$250 insurance

Plus food, diapers, wipes

& everyday essentials.

Right now, we don’t even have a home of our own. We are temporarily staying with a friend, trying to get by day-to-day. The landlord is selling his property and we're not included in the sale so we have to find somewhere to go ASAP.

I’ve applied for assistance, including food stamps, and have been denied.

I feel like I’m running out of options.

My biggest fear is not

being able to provide a stable, safe place for Ryder—especially as he grows, starts crawling, and needs his own space to thrive.

I am doing everything I can.

I will never stop fighting for my son.

But right now, I truly need help.

If you can donate, even a small amount, it would go directly toward:

Securing stable housing

Basic necessities for Ryder

Keeping up with essential bills

If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing.

That alone could change everything for us.

Ryder has already fought so hard to be here.

I just want to give him the safe, loving home he deserves.

From the bottom of my heart—thank you for standing with us, supporting us, & believing in my little miracle.