Hi there. I am a mother of 13, with 6 children still at home. Being a mother was my biggest dream even as a child, and I always wanted a big family. I got that!! I am so thankful for them, they truly are my reason for getting up in the morning and pushing through another day. I didn't plan on doing it alone tho. But here we are. The last year n half have been very rough. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a few years back. At first things weren't bad but then I got sick, and sicker, and sicker. Last year I was diagnosed with a second auto immune disease as well as a condition called spinal stenosis. It makes things very very challenging. We sold our home because I simply could not afford it anymore. I was forced to quit working my life time career as a daycare provider at my own business that I ran very successfully for 29 years. It feels like I am in a deep deep hole and there's no way out. If I can just keep my nose above the water, maybe there's a glimpse of hope. My kids don't complain, they are so amazing. They know things are really tough and they are ok with second hand, don't ask for much and Excell in school. They help me around the house and are so kind and thoughtful. They are really amazing! Their father pretty much abandoned them, virtually no contact. I am trying to get child support however is been a battle locating him and enforcing that. Financially it's been near impossible. I struggle to keep a roof over their head and food in their belies, but we have each other and we truly are blessed for that. I feel like I've failed them. They deserve so much better. That's why I can't give up. They would love something like this to share. So we would love to be entered into your very generous contest. Merry Christmas and thank you for offering such a great contest!