Support Kari and Her Boys Through Tough Times

Hi, my name is Kari. I am a teacher and mother to 3 wonderful boys. This is probably one of the scariest and most embarrassing things I’ve ever had to do. But I have prayed and prayed and keep getting led back here, so I guess it’s time to start listening to God. I have never asked for help like this for myself, but I have reached the point that I have to set aside my pride and do what’s best for myself and my children.

I won’t go deep into the details of my personal life, but most people who know me, know that back in May my world fell apart. I made a heart breaking discovery that led me to being a single mother raising 3 sons. It has been the most traumatic and unexpected experience I’ve ever had. It has taken quite a toll

on me emotionally, as well as financially. I have a Bachelor’s Degree and work full time as an educator. In the evenings, on weekends, and on school breaks I make t shirts to help make extra money. I am paying my house note, all of the utilities, child care, health insurance on my youngest son, my car note, home and auto insurance, as well as many other things- including bills that I am not supposed to be paying for per court order. I am also paying for an attorney and will have court fees to pay as well. Thankfully, I am blessed with wonderful parents who have gone above and beyond to help and if it wasn’t for them I’m afraid I would’ve lost everything by now. But this is taking a major toll on them as well.

In addition to everything else going on, I am now having dental issues that have me in severe pain and in need of treatment asap. I put it off hoping I could wait until I had extra money and time off from work. I do have dental insurance and a wonderful dentist who has helped me as much as possible. But even after many rounds of antibiotics, the infection is not under control. I have got to be able to be well and work at my full time job as well as my side job. I have students depending on me. And I have customers depending on me for their orders. I feel so ashamed to ask for help- especially because of having two jobs. But unfortunately I’m not able to make ends meet and it seems like every day I’m facing a new crisis. But I have faith that God will get us through this hard time and I feel like maybe he wants me to share my story. If anyone feels led to help, please know that it will be appreciated more than you can imagine and I will pay it forward in the future as soon as I’m able. And please keep us in your prayers as well. Thank you.