As a single father to two amazing boys, life has thrown us more than a few unexpected challenges over the past year. Early last January, I had to undergo knee surgery, and the recovery kept me out of work much longer than I ever anticipated. During that time, I watched the savings I had worked so hard to build disappear as I focused on keeping a roof over our heads, paying bills, and making sure my boys had everything they needed. Like so many families, we were living paycheck to paycheck before the surgery, and losing my income, even temporarily, put us in a difficult position that has been incredibly hard to recover from.
On top of the financial setback, we've now found ourselves needing to leave our current home. It has been heartbreaking to face the uncertainty of not knowing where we'll end up, especially as a father whose biggest priority is making sure his children feel safe, secure, and loved. Thankfully, we are currently safe and staying in a temporary place while we figure out our next steps. Having a safe place to stay has been a blessing, but it isn't a permanent solution, and we're hoping to find a stable home of our own as soon as possible.
I have been able to return to work, and I'm incredibly grateful for that opportunity. I'm doing everything I can to rebuild our lives one paycheck at a time. Unfortunately, my knee still isn't in the best shape. I continue to deal with pain and limitations every day, and while I'm pushing through because my boys depend on me, it has slowed my ability to take on extra work or recover financially as quickly as I'd hoped. Even though I'm working again, rebuilding after months without income takes time, and I simply haven't been able to save enough to cover the costs of moving into a new place.
Littleton, Colorado has been our home and has given us a wonderful sense of community. My boys have friends here, familiar schools, and the support of people who care about us. My greatest hope is to keep them close to the community they've grown up in, giving them as much stability and normalcy as possible during a time that has been anything but normal.
Asking for help is not something that comes easily to me. I've always believed in working hard and providing for my family, and that's exactly what I'm continuing to do. This request is simply for a helping hand to get us through a difficult chapter until we're back on solid ground. Every donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward securing a new home for my boys and covering the expenses that come with moving.
If you're unable to donate, simply sharing our story means more than you know. Your kindness, encouragement, and support give us hope during a time when we need it most.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read our story, for keeping our family in your thoughts, and for helping us move toward a brighter, more stable future.
