Life has brought significant challenges – from heartbreaking loss to unexpected moves and 'floods' of memories. In this update, I share our story of perseverance, the commitment to rebuilding Budget Genealogy, and how every act of support is helping us create a path forward.

Just one week after losing my sweet Junebug, I'm sharing the raw, honest truth of my grief—and the deliberate steps I'm taking to walk through it. From finding comfort in unexpected places to leaning on faith and practical actions, this post offers insight into navigating profound loss and choosing to live, even when your heart is broken.

This heartfelt post explores the challenging realities of homelessness, examining how factors like mental illness, choice, and circumstance intertwine. Beyond personal reflection, it provides practical methods to offer support and lists vital community resources for those in need in Elgin/St Charles area in Illinois.