February 23, 2021 started out to be a nightmare, my husband Joseph Padilla was arrested by the FBI for going to January 6th and I was terrified. Our nightmare had just begun though, Not only was my husband arrested and taken away but three day later our landlord evicted us with three days to get out. We had no where to go, and my three boys and I were for the first time hopeless. With trembling hands and tears, I called my brother and asked him if he could help... I didn't know he was going to add to my already growing nightmare. He offered my family a small room but what I didn't know was it would come at a price. He wanted $600 for just the bedroom my boys were sleeping in, another $200 for the room I shared with my niece, plus half and what ever we added to the expensive electric bill, and a few other bills. My head was spinning, I had lost my husband because of FBI arrested him, now I am trying to support our 3 boys. I am now working 3 jobs while dealing with all these emotions of what is happening with my husband plus our living arrangements. My mom finally came to my rescue and asked me to come live with her two weeks into living with my brother after he demanded I buy him a new rug! Living with my mom has been a blessing, but I am still in search of my own home... which is not made easy as when I call and ask for availability, as soon as I say my last name many will tell me there is no availability others will say they are looking at the wrong screen. Others want obscene amounts of down payments, or others say they don't allow Felons. My mom has been patient but I'm asking for your help to not only help financially find me a home but also pray Find a home my husband can come home to.
UPDATES
Update #29. 4/19/22. 8:43pm
April 20, 2022
Easter, it physically hurt to think about doing anything for Easter..... So the boys and I decided to work through it... My oldest and I went to work and my two youngest went to my my mom's and did yard work with her... that she's been begging to have done... and when we got home we had a bonfire and burned all the wood and sticks the kids collected.... it was great.
It's been over a year since we've seen Jose, he got his first hair cut two weekends ago after not having on in over a year and some months!! And on the 8th the judge said he had 60 days to go through his discovery and then he rather has to take a plea or go to court.....
I'm not sure how I feel about any of this.... a plea... or going to court.... but I have to believe that even though my faith isn't the strongest somewhere up there God has to be protecting my family.....
Update #29. 4/19/22. 8:43pm
April 20, 2022
Easter, it physically hurt to think about doing anything for Easter..... So the boys and I decided to work through it... My oldest and I went to work and my two youngest went to my my mom's and did yard work with her... that she's been begging to have done... and when we got home we had a bonfire and burned all the wood and sticks the kids collected.... it was great.
It's been over a year since we've seen Jose, he got his first hair cut two weekends ago after not having on in over a year and some months!! And on the 8th the judge said he had 60 days to go through his discovery and then he rather has to take a plea or go to court.....
I'm not sure how I feel about any of this.... a plea... or going to court.... but I have to believe that even though my faith isn't the strongest somewhere up there God has to be protecting my family.....
Update #28. 3/13/22. 7:04pm
March 13, 2022
Well, trying to get an idea what to do for my youngest boys birthday this month.. One is into farming simulator and space and the other son I have no clue what he would like... It\'s hard planning a party when my boys don\'t have a lot friends... People are still keeping their distance, and it\'s a shame for my boys...
Update #27. Mar 12, 22. 1:43pm
March 12, 2022
This month has tested every limit I have... between cars to kids... you name its most likely happened... my car needs breaks bad and the engine light keeps coming on... my youngest is getting involved with the wrong kids at school.... but he only has 3 other boys in his class to hang out with.... Jose calls daily when he can and I miss him and he tries to help from where he is.... but I feel like one big mess.... now add gas prices into this wonderful calamity of my life at the moment..... yes the rambling of a mad women........
Update #26. 3/2/22. 4:11pm
March 2, 2022
Today has been long as it is...... I\'ve been able to talk to Jose twice today and it\'s been really nice...
So, in other news.... my oldest knee.. he brusied his knee and tenden, but doesn\'t need crutches any longer according to the specialist. He will need a knee brace as needed for support.. but he\'s ok...
Update #25. 2/23/22. 5:35pm
February 23, 2022
Today has been hard... My heart is breaking even more then usual. Today is the day Jose was arrested one year ago. I can\'t focus on anything and all I want to do is cry now....
My boys are missing their dad a lot today too.. My oldest has already had his melt down, and my middle son is in the quiet phase and my youngest is all in the needing mom mode.
So, with other news..
My oldest popped his knee out and now we have to go to a specialist for them to look at it. Now he has to use crutches... Unfortunately, he may be out if track for the rest of the semester...
Update #24 2/16/22. 7:41pm
February 17, 2022
Valentines day was hard without Jose... here I am working where all these couples come in and enjoy spending time with each other.... and I have to take pictures of these happy couples as part of the job for just Valentines.... My heart hurts without my other half....
My boys tried to make the day special by spending time with me watching movies and eating junk food!
Jose, was able to call a few times and for the first time in awhile I could hear and understand everything he said!!! I miss him so much... This political prisoner nonsense is really frustrating, I want him home!!!!
Update #23. 2/11/22
February 11, 2022
All the joys of being an adult..... This morning my car decided it needed a jump..... Got to work feeling horrible.. ended up leaving work early.... to headed home only to have my car decide to throw a electrical fit on me and die..... so now I\'m sitting on the side of the road with a bill of $186 and a 55 min wait on a tow truck..... ahh the joys of adulthood.......
Update #22 2/9/22 6:46pm
February 10, 2022
Update #21. 12/18/21. 10:04pm
December 19, 2021
The vascular doctor took me off my birth control ( yay, this should be fun...) and put me on aspirin. She also put me in a compression sleeve which I need to wear regularly till I see her again in two weeks...
My CT of my lungs came back clear, no blood clots!!! But, it showed a mass on my thyroid, that no one knows what it is... and I need to go in for more tests, ultrasounds and other fun things....
My blood work showed an infection, so... antibiotics here I come...
All the while, my husband heard most of the conversations and is worried. To be honest, I'm scared too...
Update #20. 12/14/21. 6.02pm
December 14, 2021
I went to the doctor because I have this rash on my that hurts like a bruise, is red like a rash but hot a infection.. So she tells me it's one of two things.... a Infection or a bloodclot. So, the doctor send me to get a ultrasound on my arm, only to find out its a blood clot! That spands from my wrist to my inner elbow.
So I start to freak out... 🤪 I am then sent to the ER where I wait forever to a doctor just to have them tell me I'll be ok, to take this medication and use warm compresses on my arm and if it's not gone in a week.. I start this all again....
Update #19. 12/13/21. 8:27am
December 13, 2021
Update #18. 11/27/21. 1:53pm
November 27, 2021
Christmas is coming, and I don't know if my heart can handle another holiday without my husband....
Update #17. 11/10/21. 9:00pm
November 11, 2021
We are hoping for a Christmas miracle! Please keep us in your prayers...
Update #16. 10/2/21. 3:37pm
October 2, 2021
Nothing worry a momma more then a sick child...
Update #15. 9/29/21. 5:48pm
September 29, 2021
Update #14. 9-8-21. 6:00am
September 8, 2021
I am still fighting for a new lawyer and it is taking time and money. But he needs this if he's ever to come home.
Update #13. 9/2/21. 9:23pm
September 3, 2021
Also I put in for a new job... I'm praying I get it as it would allow me to be to be with my boys more, and better hours..
We got our AC fixed, which is another blessing!!
i thank all of you and God for the many blessing he has bestowed on my family, because without you... I'm not sure what I would have done.
Update #12. 8/26/21 9:53
August 27, 2021
Update #11. 8/22/21 7:03
August 22, 2021
Also Joseph's lawyers still haven't made any movement on his case... so I'm still looking for a better lawyer. I believe I have found one but hes asking for a large retainer fee... and Joseph has a hearing coming up this Wednesday! Lord please guide me!
Update #10. 8/18/21. 12:26pm
August 18, 2021
Update #9. 8/18/21. 6:26
August 18, 2021
Update #8. 8/15/21. 8:08pm
August 16, 2021
Update #7 8/13/21. 9:00pm
August 14, 2021
Update #6. 8/9/21. 11:41pm
August 10, 2021
Talked to my husband today! His spirt is high and he has faith that the Lord has something good planned for us.I am struggling so hard not to cry when he calls,, i miss him so much. Its getting harder and harder to keep my chin up with each passing day that my husband is away from me. I just miss him so much, please keep him in your prayers as he has a hearing coming up....
Update #5 8/7/21 8:02pm
August 8, 2021
Update #4 8/5/21 7:10am
August 5, 2021
Lord, I'm asking for a blessing, because I dont have it right now.
Update #3. 8/4/21. 10:16pm
August 5, 2021
After a busy morning, work awaited me tonight.. and again kissing my sleeping children. What will tomorrow bring?
Update #2. 8/3/21 11:33am
August 3, 2021
Update #1. 8/2/21. 11:05pm
August 3, 2021
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Please pray for my boys
- Prayers for my husband's soon home coming
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Pray that the Lord guides our new lawyer
