This will help me get back to myself; wife, mother, grandmother provider and business owner.  My van, used to transport my grandkids and for our side Flea Market business, was totaled in a parking lot while I was at my part time job, my husband became disabled due to head to toe arthritis, the company I worked for was downsizing, I had to get another job, I lost my brother suddenly in April 2024 (he was my rock and voice of reason) and 3 months later my landlord said they would be selling the tri-plex, we had 30 days to leave.  

So with one income, a dog and all of our belongings in storage, we lived in a 1994 conversion van in Walmart and hotel parking lots.  I had to do something!!  Long story short I walked into an interview and into my dream job with the best boss I've ever had who never stops encouraging me. 

I still need to do something!!!

I recently became an Notary in the State of Florida.  With these funds I will take the Loan Signing courses needed for mortgage loan closings.  Since these closings are mobile I need a vehicle to travel as well as re-start our family Flea Market business once again. And most importantly, since housing is so expensive it will also provide the first month, last month and security in a place for my husband, myself, my son and grandkids (who live in a one room motel).

Life has given me a lot of blows since the beginning, but I know I can overcome everything it throws at me.  I would be eternally grateful to just get back to the place I was before and beyond.  I'd love to one day be able to return this hand up!