So many crazy things have happened in the past 6 months....changes so many changes have happened - some good - some bad - some so long past due and some so scary that it causes anxiety. I have fell under pressure, I have hid from the world....I cried so many tears that my body became dehydrated from the experience...I felt unbelievable sorrow and sadness and loneliness...my family has been through so much...and each and every time there has always been this one constant...My friends - my bestest of the best have long stood by my side and offered their help and guidance...A kick in the ass when warranted, a pat on the back if need be and a shoulder to cry on and an embrace to endure....Humility is genuine --- it is...
I have lost my relationship with my fiance and that was a hard thing to endure - Love was genuine but respect was lost and I could not allow myself to be in a situation that was harmful and unhealthy but still the love was genuine so that makes the pain much deeper, the love we shared was real and the feeling of loss is almost like grieving....My daugther has had many adversities to overcome this year and she is still struggling and that is hard to watch...My belief in her is genuine....my family is now enduring quite another dilemma - eviction, my job loss and tight finances with two kids and myself to take care of - it is not easy to admit all the hard times one goes through however Humility is genuine....
I have been blessed in the last couple of weeks by some very beautiful people and wonderful organizations and I keep my fingers crossed that my kids and I will be able to move into the new apartment we have been approved for however are still in dire need of funding to get the rent paid for this month and help with the next - however I believe that my faith in God and in myself will get us through this and get us a home in time to have Christmas....
I have had some friends who have generously donated their time, finances and love and support to help us get through some of these rough patches (so to speak) I have had wonderful beautiful organizations that have donated furniture, clothing and their time and energy to help us get through these patches.....So it is my turn to give back --- I would like to share their information with you all so that if you feel so inclined you can also give back to these organizations because One day it could be you that needs this help or someone you love and it is up to all of us to give back each and every day so that a family can have a chance to get on their feet ---- Humility is genuine!
www.ncoyouth.org
NCO Youth and Family services is a wonderful group of people who offer counseling and other services for low income families on a sliding scale --- They have helped us with counseling as well as having us become a "sponsored family" for Christmas --- beacuse of their efforts and genuine concern for our family they have made it possible for my children to receive Christmas presents from a sponsor family - Take a moment to check out their website and see if there is something you would like to do for them.
www.sharingconnections.org
Sharing Connections provides furniture and household items to low income families to help them transform a bare apartment into a home. They generously donated some furniture to our family since over the years we have not had enough money to replace furniture that was damaged in a our flooded basement. They are a wonderful group of people who treated me with respect and love....Please check out their website...
www.napervillecares.org
This organization has a wonderful car donation program for those of us who do not have a vehicle - My family is currently on the list to receive a vehicle - but there is a long wait list and not a long list of vehicles...they offer rental and deposit assistance and career services...They are also a wonderful group of individuals who treat everyone that comes through their doors with kindness. Again take a moment to check out their site.
www.loaves-fishes.org
This organization donates food to needy families and helps them to keep food on the table during these hard times...it is a great organization that helps those with low income issues....please take a moment to look at their site.
Even if you do not wish to check out these sites - find one in your area or a family in need and do something - anything to help them out - so many people are like my family and especially at this time of the year just one person can make a difference and change a life just by stretching out your hand!
Humility is genuine....
