Help Our Family Through This Difficult Time

Hi everyone,

It’s me Kristin, and I’m reaching out with a humble heart during a challenging time for my family. Life was looking so promising just a short while ago—Josh and I had just bought a new car, moved into a new house to give our kids Noah and Diana more space, and welcomed our beautiful baby girl, Charlotte, at the beginning of October. We were building a future we were excited about.

But in what feels like the blink of an eye, everything has turned upside down.

After working remotely for years, my company suddenly decided to require all employees to work in-office in another state. Moving wasn’t an option with three kids, so I had no choice but to be let go.

At the same time, Josh has been battling mysterious and debilitating health issues that we still don’t have answers for. Over the past year, he’s been through countless doctor visits, tests, surgeries, biopsies, and consultations with specialists, but no one can pinpoint what’s wrong. To make matters worse, his health is declining. He just started a new job, but his health has already forced him to use PTO, and I see the toll it’s taking on him, physically and emotionally.

We’re now facing financial strain that’s unbearable, especially so soon after welcoming a newborn. I’m six weeks postpartum, and the stress we’re under isn’t just overwhelming—it’s dangerous. I’m doing everything I can, applying to jobs like crazy and setting up interviews in the coming weeks, but right now, I feel like I’m barely holding our family together.

Noah and Diana’s birthdays are just weeks away, the holidays are approaching, and I’m trying to shield them from the chaos so they can still feel the joy they deserve. But the truth is, we’re struggling to make ends meet.

As much as I hate asking for help, I know I can’t do this alone. I’ve always prided myself on being self-sufficient and hyper independent, but right now, I need to set my pride aside and ask for support. I’m asking for your help to get us through this storm. We need a buffer—enough to cover essential bills, give our kids some sense of normalcy, and buy us time to get back on our feet. I want to focus on finding answers for Josh’s health, securing a new job, and—most of all—keeping our family together.

Your help would mean the world to us. It would allow me to keep our kids’ lives as normal and joyful as possible, help cover basic expenses, and give us a moment to breathe in what feels like a never-ending storm.

Every little bit helps, whether it’s a donation or sharing this page with others. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of our village. I promise to pay this kindness forward when we’re back on our feet.

With gratitude,

Kristin, Josh, Noah, Diana, and baby Charlotte