🦋Still in limbo, still holding on.🦋

As of today, we are facing our 7th extension on the sale of the house. What was supposed to be a fresh start has turned into a drawn-out waiting game, one that’s cost us in more ways than I can express.

Sarah and I have been living out of suitcases since March 1st. Our refrigerator and washer/dryer are in storage, along with nearly everything else we own. We’ve had no sense of normal. No room to breathe. I’ve kept pushing forward, hoping each new extension would be the last—but here we are again.

Now we’ve been told it could be another 30 days before this sale closes. That’s another month of not knowing. Another month of praying nothing else goes wrong. Another month of keeping my daughter grounded in hope while our lives remain on hold.

I've done everything I can to hold things together, but I’m running out of options. The cost of moving has gone up by nearly a thousand dollars since March, and the foreclosure clock is ticking louder with each passing day.

This fundraiser isn’t just about money. It’s about the space it’s given us to breathe, the kindness that’s reminded us we’re not alone, and the faith that sustains us when everything else is falling apart.

If you're reading this because you received a link, thank you for taking the time to understand. Your compassion matters more than you know.

🩵 Carmen

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😶‍🌫️ 🚩Six. Extensions.🚩

It’s hard to believe — but here we are, still holding on, still waiting, still hoping. The sale of the house was supposed to help us start over, to finally close a painful chapter. But yet again, the buyers have asked for another extension.

Each delay feels like one more weight added to an already heavy load, but I’m learning to lean not on my own understanding — I am trusting God to make a way, even when the path feels like it keeps moving further out of reach.

Your support has been the lifeline keeping us afloat. Whether it’s prayers, donations, or simply sharing our story — you are helping us hold on. Please keep standing with us. I still believe something beautiful can come from all of this.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “almost” and “answered prayer” — you know the place I’m standing in today.

But I believe in the God who moves mountains.

Thank you for being part of our miracle. 🩵

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🐴Today, a small piece of hope showed up in the shape of a horse.🐎

A kind couple from our church gave Sarah the chance to go horseback riding for her birthday 🎂 — something I never imagined we could do right now.

This has been a long and heavy journey, and the next steps are still uncertain. Your prayers and your kindness have helped us hold on when everything felt impossible.

If you feel led, please continue to pray for us and share our story. Every share, every prayer, every donation helps us push forward. 🩵

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🚙  A Little Victory – The Suburban Is Back! 🚙

We got a much-needed win this past week—my Suburban is finally out of the shop and back on the road! After what feels like months of being stranded, this feels like such a blessing. And we didn’t have to go into more debt to make it happen. Praise God for provision and for everyone who’s supported us during this time.

Having a working vehicle again means I can get to work, make appointments, and keep moving forward as Sarah and I try to rebuild our lives.

Thank you for standing with us in this season. We still have hurdles ahead, but tonight, we’re celebrating a little victory.

🎉🐴 Sarah’s 15th Birthday—A New Chapter 🐴🎉

For too many years, birthdays weren’t about celebration—they were about control. Plans changed at the last minute, joy was overshadowed, and Sarah learned not to hope for too much. This year, I want to change that. I want her to know that she deserves joy, adventure, and the freedom to dream.

Sarah has always loved horses. Ever since she was little, she dreamed of riding, of wide open spaces, of the kind of peace that only comes when you’re far away from everything. If I could give her anything for her 15th birthday, it would be that—just a moment of pure freedom. 🐴

I don’t know yet exactly how we’ll make this birthday special, but I know it will be different. If you’d like to send her birthday wishes or share some encouragement, I know it would mean the world to her. 🩵

Thank you for walking this journey with us. More soon!

🚨 House Sale Delayed AGAIN – We Need Help More Than Ever! 🚨

The buyers have now asked for another extension—pushing the closing to April 18th.This is the FOURTH delay, and we are still stuck in limbo, unable to move forward.  

💔 Everything we own—our beds, fridge, and essentials—is locked away in storage.

💰 I left my job when we were set to close, and now I’m barely getting by on one day of work a week.

🚗 Our vehicle is still in the shop.

Sarah and I Need Stability  

This uncertainty is taking a toll. Her eczema flares up from stress, and we haven’t been able to eat well (macaroni and cheese Nutella sandwiches) But despite everything, she holds onto her faith, believing in a future where we can finally be free.  

How You Can Help

We are fighting to:  

✔ Secure a stable home before foreclosure forces us out  

✔ Repair our vehicle so we can regain independence  

✔ Move somewhere safe where Sarah can be healthy  

✔ Build a future where I can provide for Sarah without being trapped again  

🙏 Your donations and shares mean EVERYTHING to us. We are in a race against time, and every bit of help brings us closer to freedom.

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We are trusting God for a breakthrough!  

With love and gratitude,  

Carmen 

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Update:

"I’m incredibly grateful for the support and prayers we’ve received. Right now, we are in limbo with the house and car. Thankfully, my boss is letting me work a couple of days while we wait, and I will find a way to get to work. It’s not easy, but we are holding on to faith and pushing forward.

Please continue to pray for Sarah and me during this transition. If you feel led to give or share our story, it would mean so much. Thank you for walking this journey with us!"