Call For Help.....*EDIT*

I don't do this.
This isn't me....
But I'm desperate, I really don't know what else to do.... I'm shaking so much, I don't want to have to write this journal...

Here's the deal.
My husband and I have... found ourselves in a tight spot, to put it mildly.... We overestimated what we would be able to handle financially and... suddenly we're barely able to keep our heads above water.

I have almost $30k in student loans still to pay. We're over $8k in credit card debt. We have phone and car payments to make. We're so close to owning our first house. And they just raised how much we pay for rent here. By almost $300 a month.

My husband is in the Navy, and we're currently living on base. Rent normally comes out of his BHA (base housing allowance). However, they are going to be raising the rent to where it will simply take all of his BHA, rather than a portion. Meaning that instead of being able to pay rent and then have something left over for groceries and gas that month... we're just going to have nothing at all. 

On top of this, we're trying to buy a house. We are so, so very close to getting it, but the appraisal is going to cost us over $500... and that's going to sink us into the hole. Which might mean we won't get approved for our loan. Which means all this work will have been for nothing. But it might not matter anyway, since we may have to back out of the sale all together if we can't afford to go through with the monthly payments once we already have the house. Which will still mean... that all the work and money spent thus far will once more have been for nothing....

I am struggling to find a job, but I'm kicking it into over-drive (we're actually going to two employment agencies today). My husband is going to re-enlist, and the bonus he gets for that will help immensely, but we have no way of knowing when that bonus will come in (it could be months). My husband is driving himself sick with worry because he's afraid that when he goes out on his next deployment, I'm going to be left with absolutely nothing while he's gone ((I've explained to him that I've worked off of nothing before, I can do it again, but he's still upset...)).

Our families are in just as tight spots as us and we can't go to them for help.... My parents are very far into credit card debt and his mom just lost her job.... We are probably going to go to our church for help, but there will only be so much they can do. I've applied for a forbearance on my student loan, but I have no idea if I'll be approved...

So basically...
I'm begging for help.
I'm going to be taking commissions, and I swear to you that they will get done, but it might take me some time....
But I need the money, very, very badly.... It's the only way I can think to contribute to our problem until I can get a part/full time job....

Design commission prices will remain the same and are already available on my front page.
I will be adding more to these, and newer/better examples, this is just what I could think of for now.

Every tiny bit helps. I hate to sound needy, I hate to sound desperate, I do not like asking for help.... Normally I want to help others as much as I can, and I just feel... so selfish for asking. But I'm out of options, especially until I can find a job...
I absolutely understand if you can't give anything, please do not feel guilty or obligated, that is absolutely the last thing I want. Even if you just signal boost/share this journal, it could help more than you know.

Also, just a note, but if you'd like to give something just to give (not ordering a commission), PLEASE do not gift the points.... i can send my Pay Pal info if needed or set up a custom widget, but gifting me the point will send them straight to my point balance and won't do me any good
And thank-you so much, in advance, from the bottom of my heart.... I don't know how else I can say thank-you...

Head Shot
Price: 200 // $2.00
Extras:
+50 points for shading
+50 points for simple background


Small Full Body w/ Simple Background
Price: 500 // $5.00 
Extras: 
+100 points for shading
+200 points for additional characters
Examples:


Large Full-Body (no background)
Price: 800 // $8.00
Extras: 
 +300 points for additional characters
+200 points for shading
Examples:


Large Full-Body w/ Shading and Simple Background
Price: 1000 // $10.00
Extras:
+350 poitns for additional characters
Examples:


Ref Sheet (very simple background)
Price: 1500 // $15.00
Extras:
+50 points for head-shot detail (un-shaded)
-other details can be added, prices may vary depending on complexity
Examples:

If you order this, I will note you a form to fill out for your horse's info.

Full-Body Painting (shaded, simple background)
Price: 2000 // $20.00
Extras:
+500 points for additional characters
+500 points for watercolor style ((first example))


Minor Edit:
Oh.... omg you guys...... the amazing amount of response I've gotten in... just the shortest amount of time.....
I'm literally overwhelmed with gratitude..... thank-you..... Every single one of you ; _ ; ~ I cannot express how much this means to me.... I didn't expect to get this kind of response, I don't.... really know what I expected, but... thank-you. 
Thank-you so, so much....


EDIT BY Railguns
Yo, what's up guys
Eskil here with an important announcement
Anyone who BUYS $10+ will get a free detailed headshot sketch of a character of their choice
Anyone who PURCHASES $20+ in commissions from my lady here will also get a free horse design from me (Peafowl or normal)
Anyone who DONATES $10 will get a free horse design from me (Peafowl or normal)
Anyone who DONATES $25+ will get a set of three designs, for free, from me (Peafowl or normal)
Anyone who DONATES $50+ will get a bunch of assorted goodies from me! Designs, art, etc
They may not be done the quickest, but I'm currently about to lose my apartment and am moving in a couple of weeks, so I'm a similar boat as Gynger, here, but they'll be done. 
After you donate or buy, all you need to do is NOTE ME, Railguns, with the title "GYNGERCOOKIE", including your donation amount, your paypal email (if you donated or bought via paypal), and if you would prefer a Peafowl or Normal horse design. If you want a normal horse design, please specify if there are any colors or themes you would like me to use. Thank you! If you just earned a sketch, please link me the character you would like sketched.
_{*please note peafowls are limited to commons and uncommon colorations only
*These prizes do not stack; you can donate more than 50 but I won't be able to stack much more onto it, sorry :( I'm still working a job right now!}
All donations will be confirmed with gyngercookie before "gifts" are started on.
Thank you to everyone who donates, buys, or spreads the word! You guys are great.
EXAMPLES:
Detailed headshot sketch


Also, the ever-wonderful cosandk is offering a full-body (equine or canine) for anyone who donates +$15. Just drop them a note if you do so. Thank-you so very very much!
EXAMPLES:
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