The company where he worked was hit hard

the down economy It's been a rough time for Sheila and her family, ever since her husband, Todd A., lost his electromechanical job in May.

The company where he worked was hit hard by the down economy, and Todd was among those laid off.While Todd waits for his first unemployment check and looks for work, he and Sheila, who does home nursing care part time, are without health insurance.

Sheila's son Justin M. Beidler, 22, and daughter Shawna A. Beidler, 18, live with them, as does Shawna's boyfriend, Jeremy W. Eckert, 18, so it's been tough making ends meet.Sheila's loved ones usually count on her bubbly personality to keep their spirits up, but even she was feeling down.