Reader from Midwest
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Post by Reader from Midwest on Jul 7, 2015 22:30:33 GMT -5
Tried to donate, but 6 times in a row got "Bad Gateway." Maybe it will work another day.
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Post by Lugnutz on Jul 8, 2015 5:34:10 GMT -5
I also have a PayPal I got for this reason if need be.
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Post by Lugnutz on Jul 20, 2015 21:39:09 GMT -5
Without sounding like a broken record, I want to thank those who have helped, and those who continue to help. If your heart is in the right place, but your pocketbook isn't, don't worry about it. It would be great if you could, but don't get hurt in the process. With your help, I've been able to keep up on my bills. My landlord is beyond gracious. I've been keeping track of rent since September 14 with rent paid and rent owed. I've been keeping the landlord informed and updated too. They help a lot. What I'm behind on rent makes me feel bad and I like to stay current or better, but going by the last year, it's no surprise that I'm behind. By a large amount too.
I need help to catch up with my rent until disability starts to come in. I'm hoping that could start in 3 months or so, but knowing how the feds work, that is a rough guess. It's good to know that I still have friends out there who care.
I am looking for a part time job that I can do reliably. I have been meeting with people from the MRS (Michigan Rehabilitation Services) to get me trained for a new position I would like to do. I'm anxious for that. I've been turning wrenches all my life. A new venture, I'm looking forward to when it happens.
Thank you for your continued help, and if you haven't helped, no pressure. If you can, you can. If you can't, no worries.
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Post by PaulR5 on Aug 18, 2015 8:47:49 GMT -5
Lugnutz, any progress on the state and federal paperwork?
Folks, if you are not sure what I'm talking about, go back to page one of this thread and read the first post.
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Post by Lugnutz on Aug 18, 2015 10:00:04 GMT -5
I'm in a holding pattern for the Feds and supposedly the state is getting online. Can't seem to rush this stuff. It's almost a race as to who will come out on top first.
Thanks to a few friends, I can stay afloat. Just barely.
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Post by Lugnutz on Sept 1, 2015 22:53:50 GMT -5
To those of you that have and continue to help, you have my undying thanks.
I was told that I've been self centered. I can't see it but don't doubt it either. I've been in my car hobby so long and living alone kind of let me speak my mind. If anyone was hurt by this, know that it was not intentional. I'm finally seeing this. Living and being alone for a long time doesn't give you the sense of moral right and wrong or being rude. It's a product of being me, as unfortunate as that sounds.
The car obsession followed me into my personal life too without me knowing about it. I have no life. No surprise there. Being this old and finally figuring this out is an eye opener. Now, to do something about it. I've joked about taking up drinking, but my vice needs something else. I quit smoking six months ago. It's funny. I don't miss it. I was smoking for about 35 years.
This does not negate my need for help. That need is still there. If you are able to help, I would be eternally grateful if you could. If you're like me and have to stretch things thin, I totally understand it.
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Post by Lugnutz on Sept 26, 2015 22:46:20 GMT -5
As bad as it sounds, I have only had one donator in the last two months. And, it would be stellar if I didn't need any help at all. But alas, I do need it. I can't in good conscience, let him saddle this by himself. As much as I need the funds, it's getting harder to accept his help. I need help and he needs to know I'm not alone in my quest to live.
I've said this many times, thank you for your help if you have helped.
I'm trying to be a better person too. It seems that I was not so nice even in the recent past. I'm also looking for work, something I can do reliably.
I don't want my friend to do this by himself. Christmas is coming. Can you help a friend in need?
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Post by Lugnutz on Nov 7, 2015 22:16:46 GMT -5
I could re-post things I've said before, and none of that has changed.
I am grateful for the help I've received from many places. My problem is the funding situation. I am finally getting a little help thru the state to the tune of $200.00 a month. It helps a little, but bills accumulate over the almost 2 years of not having any kind of income. I've been selling some big things to pay bills in the beginning, but quickly ran out of things to sell. I don't know how I survived this long.
I've been on the Bridge card for a year and a half, so food is covered and I won't starve and received medical coverage not long after. After a lot of words from my friends and family, I finally went to the hospital and eventually got the final answer. I have Multiple Sclerosis. In the beginning, I thought I was being handed a death sentence but the nurses at the hospital got me turned around. I was in various places getting re-acclimated for five weeks.
Enough background. My landlord has been more than gracious seeing that that they have not gotten a full months rent from me for over a year. I'm four thousand dollars behind with them as of now. I've gotten limited help from organizations with my rent but even that reaches the bottom. I've had one person help me in the past 3 months. I've said this before. I'm grateful for his help, but I can't let him do this alone.
Can you help him help me?
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Post by Lugnutz on Dec 30, 2015 13:28:49 GMT -5
I had a stellar Christmas. Wasn't expecting anything, but I was dressed head to toe. Thank you for that.
With medication, my outlook on life has drastically improved since I started it in March. I still have dark thoughts at times, but they are fleeting and don't stick around long instead of constantly taking over my mind like it did for years before. I am grateful for that. It felt amazing to feel this good after being so awful for years. It's fresh air. On the minus, I missed my friends and family's kids growing up. Time to rebuild.
I also quit smoking for good in March. I quit before January/February but I was in the hospital then. This is for me. I quit cold turkey with no aids or help. I wanted to quit for a long time before, but didn't have a reason to then. When I got the MS verdict, there was my reason to quit for good. So far, it's been painless.
My only problem now is finances. I'm still at zero there. I got a little help from friends, but I can't live on good luck wishes. I do know where you're coming from when you need to watch everything. I'm fighting with what I have and that barely keeps my head at water level. I make it a point not to publicly mention my donors to protect them. I know who they are. If they want to be mentioned, they just need to say. I still need your help. For those that helped already, thank you for that. It is greatly appreciated. For those that want to help, no one is making this mandatory. It's free will. You do if you can.
Thanks for listening to me ramble on and on and on...
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Post by Lugnutz on Feb 17, 2016 11:59:47 GMT -5
I'll consider this as an update to my condition.
I'm as broke as can be, but I'm happy. My landlord is beyond grateful, but they are still needing rent. I've had a little help, but not near enough. I know many people are in a bad place too. I am extremely grateful to those that have helped and continue to help. Every little bit helps. That has been proven many times. Little things add up. But, I can't let a single person help me. I appreciate his help immensely, but am looking for help for him. I well know that there are people who are in just as tight of a place as I am. Everyone does what they have to to get by.
I don't know if it is the medication that gave me a new, positive outlook on life or if it is a change of mind and attitude that did it, but I am glad and happy for it. I've been very black the last few years and this is like a breath of fresh air.
I think I will always need help of some type and I found that I won't lose my man card asking. More fresh air.
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Post by Lugnutz on Mar 3, 2016 21:08:06 GMT -5
I haven't literally had two nickles of mine to rub together for over two years. Two years ago, I would be pulling what's left of my hair out looking for answers. This past year has been like fresh air to me. More positive. Some would say that it's a better living through chemistry. I think it's having your head in a positive place where you can do something about it versus all the negativity I had for years before, which eats you up and can't do anything about it anyway.
I'm still uneasy about asking for help, but I'm learning to ask for it. Every penny I've earned here goes to rent and bills. My opening line applies here. Many hands are in my pockets and instead of a happy ending I hoped for, it only gives me a month reprieve until the next time it comes around.
Can you help a brother out? I keep pulling at strings and am getting nothing. You can read my previous updates to see where I'm at and keep repeating myself.
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Post by Lugnutz on Apr 7, 2016 20:22:23 GMT -5
To those that continue to help, I commend you. Every bit helps. I finally got the court date for my Social Security disability last week. It's only been almost two years since my denial. It's in a couple months, but I have a date now and my Lawyer can move forward. I feel much better now that I'm getting my head screwed on right. It was a very dark few years before this. Not sure if it's the medication or a new frame of mind, but I won't complain. Fresh clean air is good. As dismal as things are, I'm in good spirits. Not a position I was in several years before when suicide looked better for me. In case you missed it, here is my place. Gofundme
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Post by PaulR5 on Apr 8, 2016 9:13:57 GMT -5
To those that continue to help, I commend you. Every bit helps. I finally got the court date for my Social Security disability last week. It's only been almost two years since my denial. It's in a couple months, but I have a date now and my Lawyer can move forward. I feel much better now that I'm getting my head screwed on right. It was a very dark few years before this. Not sure if it's the medication or a new frame of mind, but I won't complain. Fresh clean air is good. As dismal as things are, I'm in good spirits. Not a position I was in several years before when suicide looked better for me. In case you missed it, here is my place. GofundmeThat link comes back to page 2 of this discussion board topic. I think the link you want is─ www.gofundme.com/txd5z2tc
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Post by Lugnutz on Apr 8, 2016 9:26:24 GMT -5
Good eyes. I have bad computer skills.
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Post by Lugnutz on Jun 16, 2016 10:31:25 GMT -5
It's been a year and four months already since I quit smoking for good. I of course didn't during my five week stay at various hospitals getting my body back in sync. The day I got out I lit up and went on it for two more weeks. You needed a reason, at least in your head to do this. March 2 2015, I quit for good. The thing I figured out is you have to want it for yourself or it will never work. I wanted to for a few years but never had a reason too. When I was diagnosed with MS last year, I finally had my reason. Things smell and taste better now. Air fresheners actually do work I found out when I could eventually breathe right again after smoking for thirty five years. To those that have helped me in the past and continue to now, I salute you. I may have bitten the bullet long ago otherwise. A little medication and screwing your head on right will do wonders for you. I know this first hand. I still need your help if you are able. Surprisingly, I've made it this far. Thanks to friends that help and a stellar landlord. I would've been on the street long ago otherwise, or not even alive. If you didn't have it accessible already, here it is. Gofundme.
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