Looking for someone to adopt my blended family for the holidays

MrsLeyva2006

My name is Sonia and I am a 32 y/o wife, stepmother and stepgrandmother. My family and I live in New Bedford, MASS. We moved from Washington state recently to help a family member go through chemo and recover.

 I became disabled this year and am devastated that I am unable to provide my family gifts and/or holiday decorations due to the fact that my husband and I depleted our savings in order to survive this year with out either of us being able to work. I have suffered from 5 (yes 5! I can't believe it myself sometimes) unsuccessful back surgeries and recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, sciatica and chronic pain. The doc's told me I could not work anymore and am devastated.

I have worked for years with at-risk teenagers in group homes with direct care jobs and LOVE my work. Now, I am barely able to walk around the block most days and had to leave my job. I however, have kept one thing that I will never give up which is a program called "mobile loaves and fishes" http://mlf.org/ Every Friday without fail, pain or not I participate in helping families and individuals in need, as it is on my heart and truly believe in paying it forward and doing something to promote volunteerism with everyone I come in contact with.   

 My family has been so wonderful to me over the past few years when the surgeries became more difficult and the recovery a long, hard and slow process. I feel so much love for them and am angry at myself and my situation which doesn't allow me to show them my appreciation. Even though, Christmas is about more than presents, it would be nice to be able to give them something. 

In my home I currently have my wonderful but, unbelievable family living with me. My husband (48), son (18), two daughters (23, 25), grand daughter (6) and their mother (44). I wish upon wish that someone could see it in their heart to help this season and pay it forward if someone has helped them in the past.

I am in NO WAY looking for cash or large presents that you wouldn't be able to provide for your own families, just someone to help us out and show the true spirit of Christmas. To show my family that there are still good people out there and to continue to have faith in others and themselves.

 with warmest regards to everyone reading this even if you are unable to help, 

 Sonia L. 

"Faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not unseen." Hebrews 11:1  

All things are possible through hope and prayer.  

toothpastechica

I don't think this is right place to ask for this kind of stuff. But have you tried your local community? In most areas theres programs for this type of thing sponsored either by the city or by local non-profits. Search Christmas Hamper programs in your area! Good luck!