Been away a couple of days pondering where to go from here. Clear headed now but not anymore certain of the future than I was last week. Though my lungs are cleared from the gorgeous florida air, my eyes are still clouded. One day at a time it takes to get where we are going. I am blessed to have all of you here who help with the encouraging words and suggestions.

God Bless you all.....and one great big {{{{{{HUG}}}}}} to all of you

HI HANK~ Thanks for the Add. I would love to know more about grants. I want to start my own Photography business and will of course need a better camera I have but in the meantime I will continue taking pics with the camera I have. I wish to go to school for it, but that will have to come in the future. I hear you are a GODSEND to all here.... GOD BLESS YOU xoxoxo Dana

God Bless for giving me the strength and ability to get out of bed this morning. The sun is shining and I am alive.

GOD BLESS

Everyone have a good evening. I will be back, but the raisin bran is calling my name. Living on cereal is a pretty good life. Much better than not eating at all!

God Bless

 Does anyone know how to get an exhusband to file taxes so I can collect my back child support. The irs sent me notice that there was a lein against any filings, but to no avail he has not filed in years. I don't know who to ask. I tried calling the IRS but they were not any help at all. I called the state in which filed the lein on my behalf and they have no answers either. How do you force someone to FILE TAXES? He has two other children so I know his wife is filing but he isn't. He has a house, car, plenty of fun things, while my son went without alot of things.

Just wondering. Any suggestions?

I understand. Nothing is free...I care...i wish i could make things better for everyone including myself..i have never been able to get help here, but sometimes encouragement from other's who have been in the same situation help. It doesnt pay the bills, but it does give some hope. Life looks really bleak right now. I know...

i wish you the best of luck and hope you do strike it rich! maybe you will be the one to come back and help!

I wish I could help you. Have you contacted your local charities? What about your local congressman or represenative. I know it's not much help. I wish I could help. I can not afford my medicines, but by the grace of god somehow it always works out.

Keep praying. I am surviving on less than 1000 a month. My health insurance is 600, my medications are over 250 and then I have nothing left for anything. I lost my food stamps when I got unemployemnt. They said I make to much money. I sleep on a couch otherwise I would be homelss.

Please don't lose faith...Pray and you will see the light

I can only say this because I am having a good day. Tmorrow may not be..I never know..

Keep your head held high and I will pray for your family as well as others that are here

I must say, don't lose hope or faith. I have been unemployed for 7 months and it is not a great place to be, bills keep coming in, insurance has to be paid, medications have to be picked up, or perhaps a child needs to go to the doctor. I know how hard it is and you are not alone.

Wake up each day and make a specific goal for that day. I know it sounds stupid but it helps. For example. I woke up this morning..not feeling good but I had 3 goals in mind. Send out my resume, will myself to "be better mentally" and make my bed by taking all the sheets off, blankets off etc... I sprayed them down one by one with a scent that makes me happy, so when I climb back into bed (or couch in my case) this evening I will at least slumber sweetly. I know it sounds corny but I find it helps.

Some days getting a shower are a chore, you must will yourself to pick one by one a thing to do...

Its overwhelming, I know, but we are all here for somereason or another...

Keep your chin up and I am here if you want to talk

God Bless you

Just wanted to send a message and let you all know I am still alive and kicking. I am still unemployed and it seems to be a bleak outlook. I am thankful for my friend letting me still keep the couch. I don't know what I would do. I am thankful for those who have given me unbelievable advice and for those who have just cared. We all seem to be in the same boat, and though it is sinking slowly, we can tread water for the time being.

 I appreciate your support and continue to pray for us who are going through rough times.

God Bless

It wasn't the banks fault it was the company that I sent the auto bill up with. I did get mad...but it didn't do me any good. Now I am just plain tired.....I would love to go to the doctor, but I can't afford my co-payment as I have no income at all.  Fighting with Un-employment & waiting to hear from SS Disability. That's why I just wanna give up.... I wont but I have to whine sometimes to get it out of my system.....Time is not my friend right now and it surely isn't paying the bills. I wish for a husband or someone...just anyone that could take care of me, my bills and for once in my life i could smile and mean it......

I think I just plain give up. I know by giving up the devil wins, but at this point, I don't know how much lower I can go. I truly believe in the lord but how much does one person have to go through before things start to get better? I am NOW 300$ overdrawn on my checking account because of monthly scheduled payments being deducted. Now I called both of these places last week, in plently of time for them to cancel the payment, but I guess they forgot.

I need to see my doctor because eventhough the Xray did not show a crack tail bone, it hurts to sit, stand, lie down...

 O mother up above please show mercy on those you love. Grant us more paitence or a sign that we cleared the fence. Make us run faster or slower if we must. But get us to the end and then we will begin. Our pains will go far far away and the financial debt will disappear today. Send me a sign so I will know when it's my time. Cause I hanging on tightly after spending my last dime.

I wish I was a millionaire and could help all of you in need. In the mean time all I can do I pray. We are all in the same boat it seems and I wish whomever it is that keeps putting holes in my boat would stop. It is sinking a little more ever day. I thought Noah's ark would hold us all, I guess it doesn't.

Sorry everyone...I have tried

I wish I could help you. I understand your plight since I raised a child on my own without support from my exhusband. I have never been use to "a certian kind of lifestyle". The only life style I have been use to is living paycheck to paycheck and making less than 20k a year.

I will pray that your situation gets better. But be thankful that at least you have a job. Ask god for the things that you need not for the things that don't really matter. Pray for those who are less fortunate as god looks upon those that pray for others as being gracious. He awards those who are sincere in helping others.

Good Luck & God Bless

I Wish
Current mood: restless
Category: Life

I wish back the days of happiness and youth

When the leaves turned orange our collages were hung on refridgerators

I wish back the days when lilacs bloomed in full

The smell would fill neighborhoods as we played all day

I wish back the days when it turned cooler during the night

And lightening bugs flickering as if tempting us to catch them

I wish back the days when rain filled the night

And nightcrawlers would come out and we would hunt them with flashlights

I wish back the days when the clouds were bright and puffy

Amd we would lie on our backs and see figures in the sky

I wish back the day when our doors were left open

So childrens laughter could fill the night fallen air

I wish back the day when we thought rainbows were miracles

And we dreamed of little leprechans and all the piles of gold 

I wish back the day when friends and families gathered for no reason at all

They would see a couple of cars and stop to say hello

I wish back the days when McDonalds was a treat

Not a fast food resturant that made us fat as we eat

I wish back the days when your neighbors were friends

And having 5-10 kids spend the night was as normal as it got 

I wish back the moment when I had my first love

To have that feeling once again would be a moment of bliss

I wish back the days when softball games where held with no notice at all

Little kids, big kids sometimes no kids at all

I wish back the days when we thought 20 and 30 were old

We would be seven and never get that old

I wish back the days when we could wade in the stream

Not having to worry about it being filled with bottles and trash

I wish back the day when the puddles were deep

And we would jump through them without a second thought and glee

I wish back the days when life was so simple

We knew what we wanted and would always be happy

I wish back the days when we thought about marriage

Prince Charming would come and we would live happily ever after

I wish back the days when we thought nothing of tomorrow

Expect whose house we'd swim at or sledding in the winter

I just wish back those times, every moment and second

I would cherish them at that time and not 35 years later

Take a moment to smell the flowers, rediscover lightning bugs, lie on your back and see the clouds, wonder what's at the end of the rainbow, and most importantly, cherish the now for it changes in a minute. Life has a way of flying by to fast. So slow down and take your time..You will never have a chance to live that moment again.

Thank you for the blessings. You don't know how much it means to me!

God Bless

From one single mother who worked so hard to raise one child. My prayers go out to you. I understand the bills piling up. If you call those that you owe money to and explain your situation, they might be able to work out payments for when your situation gets better. I too have bills, mostly medical that are drowning me. I called each of them and those that could sent me forms for Medically Needy. I had to fill them out and send them back. Now I wait to see if I qualify. I know I will since I am unemployed and still under doctors care.

You will find that most debtors are very sympatheic.

Give it a try. Also contact your local united way and see if they can provide you with either cash support or information on local agencies that may be able to help in  your situation.

I will keep praying for you.

Sending you lots of prayers and white light. I pray that you are able to get around the obstacles!

God Bless

I have been applying for job after job. The market is slim. I have even applied to the fast food resturants. Most are understanding but when I have to take the drug test my list of drugs scare off most potential employers. I am awaiting to hear from my appeal for unemployment and I filed the paperwork for disability as I was told to do so by unemployment. If I could work from home I would. I can type extrememly well and have been in the business world for over 15+ years. I however can't work for those companies that require "money" upfront. Are there any work from home businesses that are truly free? I am going to call united way and see if they can help with  my medications and my insurance premium. I can't afford to lose my health insurance because if I do then when or if I do find a job  that offers insurance all of my medical problems will be "pre-exisitng". I know this for a fact as I had to wait 1 year for my medications and doctors visits to become covered. The only one I didn't have to wait for was the treatment for my MRSA. Because that was something NEW. Thank god, the treatments cost 700+ a week. If I could take the oral medications then they would be covered by the 4$ Walmart price. However I am allergic to them. They have a new treatment for MRSA if anyone has it in there sinus cavities. I wish this treatment would be effective for the ear's.

I appreciate all of the links that have been sent by my readers. I have checked them out and have been able to utilize the Pfizer Friends. I have looked all over for help with my Fentanyl Patch, but no one helps with that.

Since I have no income, I am going to try the "as seen on TV" selling my gold. I hope that works out. I have 350.47 in payments that are due this Friday. If I don't come up with the money then I will be overdrawn in my checking account and you know how the bank likes to charge you $35 for every transaction that comes in. I thought about cash advances, but no one likes to loan money to someone who "doesn't" have a job.

I am going for an MRI & X-Ray today of my tailbone. I am praying that my bone marrow disease has not metasasized into leukemia. My white count has dropped and I have been running a fever with other symptons. So I am scared as hell. Please pray for me. 

If it seems I am whining, I apologize. I am just looking for more suggestions.

Everyone here has been awesome in suggestions and again I thank you

 MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU 

I am thanking God that I was able to put 2 feet on the floor this morning. God Bless all of you in need. The lord shall prevail. Keep the faith

I just want to thank you all for your support. I am learning to walk with my head held high and my shoulders straight. I praise all of those who are real about there situation and if I can be of any help, let me know. I know all kinds of things about HUD housing and can give you information on housing in various states. I worked for an awesome NON Profit company and would love to help if I can.

God Bless

Ronnie, Look up ncr.org or National Church Residences. They offer apartments to the elderly and disabled.It is based on your income. Though sometimes they may have a waiting list at least you can get on the list until something pops up. I used to be a manager for this company and they are AWESOME! Here are the locations in Florida Cedar Oaks - Holly Hill, FL Fair Havens Village - Sebring, FL Grove City Manor - Grove City, FL Highlands Manor - Daytona Beach, FL Palm Harbor Apartments - N. Fort Myers, FL Palm Springs Villa - Hialeah, FL PSI Mandarin Center - Jacksonville, FL Sandpiper Run - Ft. Myers, FL The Courtney - Palmetto, FL The Franklin House - Eustis, FL The Landings of St. Andrew - New Port Richey, FL The Reserve at Indian Hill - Orlando, FL They are located in 27 states and the main office is in Columbus OH. I hope this helps!

I just want to give thanks to the Lord for allowing me another day.

Any day you can put 2 feet on the floor is a good day.

I thank god for this morning as I am able to get out of bed without wanting to crawl back into it. I thank god for all of you wonderful people who have stopped by to lend your support. I Thank God that he has guided me to Aidpage.

God Bless all of you

Start the day off by giving Thanks to the Lord for the what you do have. I have a hard time finding good in my life right now, but I know God Loves Me and has guided me to Aidpage. I pray for all who are ailing in health right now. I pray for those that are in financial trouble right now. I also pray for those who are lost.

 God will never let you down. This is just another trial and will pass one way or another...

God Bless the Angels

Hi everyone,

 I am dana and I am desperate. I was let go from my job on April 16th 2008 because I had contracted MRSA and they were afraid that I would pass it on to the elderly that I work with. Unemployment denied me do to "disability" and SSI is taking there sweet time in processing my application.

 Oh did I mention that I have a bone marrow disease that will never go away without some type of chemotherapy, which right now I do not need as of yesterday? I need to have and MRI for something new that is going on with my spine/tailbone or I can't afford my medications for my fibroidmyalgia, MRSA, pain or asprin for that fact. I can't pay my bills or car insurance. Thank god my car is paid for but without a car I can not look for work. My health insurance premium is 584.00 for now.

 I need help and have no where to turn..... My MOTHER has been so awesome in helping out, but I am a grown woman and shouldn't drown my mother of her savings as she is getting ready to retired in January. I don't know what to do anymore......What does one do? I have never been in this position... I have prayed and prayed, applied for job after job, now i am selling my jewelry that was suppose to go to my grandchildren one day.  I am only 40 years old  and started working when I was 13. I have NEVER not worked a day in my life.. Could someone send me some suggestions...I don't know what to do....I feel like I am laying in the road waiting for a semi to run me over......

I know the lord does not put more on our shoulder than we can handle...Maybe that's why my tailbone is killing me.....

 I am not looking for a handout. I am just looking for a hand UP. Or some type of guidance on how to keep positive when your world is spinning out of control.

God help me please.....

I love everyone here and thank you all for your upbeat positive ENERGY and PRAYERS