Hello❤️. I’m a 33-year-old single mom of three amazing kids — my daughters are 13 (turning 14 on Christmas Day) and 11, and my youngest is my 7-year-old son.

About two years ago, my health started to decline, and what began as small issues has since spiraled into something much more serious. I’m currently undergoing a form of chemo, and it’s been incredibly tough on my body. I’ve had to cut my work hours from full-time to part-time, and even then, I try my best to keep pushing through for my kids.

This year has been one of the hardest yet. No matter how strong I try to be, it’s breaking my heart knowing I won’t be able to give my children the kind of Christmas they deserve. They’ve been through more than any child — or even adult — should ever have to go through.

When I asked my kids to write down a few things they wanted this year, my oldest daughter wrote, “Don’t worry about me, Mom. Just focus on the little ones. I know this year is hard.” Reading that brought me to tears — I try so hard to protect them from seeing me struggle, but somehow, they still see my pain.

Every year, we’ve adopted a family for Christmas — it’s something we’ve done for the past six years to teach my kids the beauty of giving. This year, for the first time, we’re the ones in need of a little help.

I’m not asking for much, but anything that could make my kids smile on Christmas morning would mean the world to us. Whether it’s a small gift, a little holiday magic, or even a kind thought — it would be deeply appreciated from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story. May your holidays be filled with the same kindness and love you show to others. 💛

• Listing ID: 14686
• My City: Pittsburgh

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