I was a single parent for eight years - left a man that was
becoming abusive - built a home, a career and a life for my
children and I. He has paid not even close to half of his obligated
court ordered child support for nearly two years. (He has been in
jail and held in contempt by th e courts.) Three years ago I met
another man. I fell in love. The kids loved him. We were a family
for three years. We never argued. We simply enjoyed life. When his
job offered him a promotion to Joplin, MO AFTER the f-5 torado, we
stepped out on faith to move there and be a part of the massive
rebuild. It is here that my children and I wish to remain but the
kicker is I was left with no money, an ex that flakes on child
support and the responsibility of rebuilding our lives once again.
I have a fairly decent job teaching preschool that is flexible with
my son's illness but when the child support is vacant there is
simply no money to pay all the bills. I rob one to ensure the other
stays on. I have comtemplated a second job but the childcare I
would have to pay to keep my eldest safe, healthy and alive would
negate any income. Eighteen months ago my oldest son (who is
partially deaf and has behavioral/emotional issues) was diagnosed
with diabetes. My attention and time became dedicated to him. This
past February, he nearly died and had to be lifelined by helicopter
to the nearest pediatric ICU. A month later, the man that had
promised to stand by us forever simply walked away. I came home
from work to find him gone - all he left was a two page "Dear John"
letter that while he loved us, he could not commit his life to us
that he couldn't be "second fiddle" to my children any longer. My
son has since, also been diagnosed with depression with suicidal
tendencies. My request is simple, any monetary assistance would be
greatly appreciated. It would give me the freedom to keep my job
(where during the summer he is able to stay. It would allow me to
have bills paid and my van fixed.
