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Post by PaulR5 on Jun 27, 2016 0:28:17 GMT -5
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Post by Lugnutz on Jun 27, 2016 6:59:00 GMT -5
See? Another reason to keep you around. You point out things I miss. Very handy.
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Post by Lugnutz on Jul 29, 2016 13:06:14 GMT -5
How to say this without sounding like a broken record is tough. I am thankful for what I do have. It could be far worse. What I am trying to do is pay rent but that is near impossible with my bills that come regardless of position. My landlord has helped me tremendously but don't want to take advantage of that help.
My problem is that there is only one person helping me. I know it isn't good for everyone and I fault nobody. I take help when it's freely offered.
To the one that has helped in the last few months and to those that helped at the beginning, I thank you. I am getting limited help from the state but keep getting into a roadblock with disability. Been declined by them twice already.
I figured that I would give you an update on this and a little groveling thrown in to boot.
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Post by Lugnutz on Sept 8, 2016 21:02:59 GMT -5
To all, I am still alive and kicking. MS kicked my butt and cost me a job that I liked and was at for eight years. I would still be wrenching if this disease never took hold. Alas. This is my fate.
I still want to work and be of use to people but my body won't allow it anymore. I can't even look after myself without help from the state. They provide limited help. Not near enough in my case. Thus far, disability is of zero help. I was denied twice by them. This should be cut and dry but every MS case is different and has different degrees of mobility. Some can work while others wish they could but can't. My Lawyer has some tricks up their sleeve when I hit fifty in a couple months.
This is nothing you haven't heard before. I also know things are not well out there. Many people are feeling the pinch and can not help. That is understandable. They have good intentions. Most people would seem to ignore this plea for help and do nothing. I have two people that help me once a month but all of this can not be saddled on a couple people. They seem to be my only financial help the last year. I would like to increase the help by taking the load off of just two of them. Spreading it out more.
I've had help from the MS Society and the Salvation Army but those were a one time donation. I've tried thirty churches in my area but they never replied or gave one place that will not do anything for me if they reply at all. I'm tired of constantly scraping the bottom trying to get any kind of help but getting none. I'm worse off now versus two years ago but feel positive about it. Like it won't get me down.
What I'm trying to do is placate my landlord with something. I haven't paid rent in almost two years and don't want to take advantage of them any more than I have already. I haven't had any money of my own in three years. I don't go anywhere because gas costs money.
My only financial help has been Gofundme. I have been getting a lot of good information thru several places on Facebook. That has been a Godsend.
Spread the word.
Thanks for helping.
Jeff Browning
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Post by Lugnutz on Oct 21, 2016 12:38:04 GMT -5
There is a reason I don't advertise the donors address like I've seen on others pages. Most want to do this anonymously and never told me any different, only I know.
To those who have helped me for a year now, I couldn't have done it without you. Problem is, disability is taking their sweet time and the state doesn't help much. That's when I turn to my friends. Problem is, some of them are not in a much better position than my situation.
There are a couple that continue to help. I owe you my literal living to you. I can sometimes squeak by with that. It's only for bills and rent.
Rent has been very sporadic the last two years and that is pulling on me. My landlords are very gracious and haven't kicked me to the curb. They could've done this a year ago but didn't. I help them when or if I can. It's doing what is right.
I'm only asking, not telling you. Telling you this can invite distrust which is why I only ask. Some can help while others can not. This is a free will donation.
Can you help?
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Post by Lugnutz on Dec 8, 2016 22:38:27 GMT -5
What to mention this time? It always comes down to money or the lack of same.
The state decided to cut it's funding to help me. This means that I'll have zero income as of January 2017 even if I got only $200.00 per month before, it helped cover bills. This came to be because I am no longer with MRS (Michigan Rehabilitation Services) and they decided to stop my help there. This is what happens when you're honest. I got it to see if there was anything I could do reliably and ended up failing miserably in the end. I checked out several driving jobs this side of the state but never got past that point. I just didn't want it biting me in the backside if I did fib and messed it up. I'm still getting food help so my complaint isn't with that. It was the limited help I was getting from the state financial wise.
I had zero use for Facebook two years ago before I was diagnosed but I can't live without it now. I originally got it as a sales tool for my Gofundme but sidelined that almost from the go for the MS information out there. A lot of good MS information is given and received and more importantly, friends that you can talk with that share this decease. Some of them are local. When I was finally diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) in January 2015 I finally knew what the problem was and how unique it was to each person. I was getting worse and looked very bad. Not any longer. I figured this was my new start so go about it positively and not seeing the dark side as it was for several years before this.
In the end, it comes down to funding and what little I've got. I know that it's not great for everyone out there. Can you help if you can?
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Post by PaulR5 on Dec 9, 2016 13:11:44 GMT -5
What to mention this time? It always comes down to money or the lack of same. The state decided to cut it's funding to help me. This means that I'll have zero income as of January 2017 even if I got only $200.00 per month before, it helped cover bills. This came to be because I am no longer with MRS (Michigan Rehabilitation Services) and they decided to stop my help there. This is what happens when you're honest. I got it to see if there was anything I could do reliably and ended up failing miserably in the end. I checked out several driving jobs this side of the state but never got past that point. I just didn't want it biting me in the backside if I did fib and messed it up. I'm still getting food help so my complaint isn't with that. It was the limited help I was getting from the state financial wise. I had zero use for Facebook two years ago before I was diagnosed but I can't live without it now. I originally got it as a sales tool for my Gofundme but sidelined that almost from the go for the MS information out there. A lot of good MS information is given and received and more importantly, friends that you can talk with that share this decease. Some of them are local. When I was finally diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) in January 2015 I finally knew what the problem was and how unique it was to each person. I was getting worse and looked very bad. Not any longer. I figured this was my new start so go about it positively and not seeing the dark side as it was for several years before this. In the end, it comes down to funding and what little I've got. I know that it's not great for everyone out there. Can you help if you can? Jeff, you forgot to mention the link. It is:
www.gofundme.com/txd5z2tc
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Post by Lugnutz on Dec 9, 2016 14:48:26 GMT -5
That's why I have you. I seem to keep putting up the wrong link. This is more of an update on what's going on and not a money grab but I won't turn funds down.
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Post by Lugnutz on Dec 23, 2016 17:29:59 GMT -5
An update for you from where I'm at currently.
My landlords are God-like and can do no wrong according to me. I got a care package from them today and the whole family was here to celebrate. I'm leaving everything wrapped until Christmas because it would be a crime to open them sooner. I'm very patient and can wait.
And I'm going nowhere and am here for life. This is the most secure I've been in a long time. It feels good. I'm rooted and comfortable. Help is only a phone call away.
Finances are tight but things work out. I get limited help which I'm eternally grateful for. I won't turn down help be it finances or something else.
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Post by Lugnutz on Jan 20, 2017 11:19:28 GMT -5
I was diagnosed as a threat from my brothers ultimately that if I didn't do something, there would be nothing left to rebuild. That suited me fine at that point. I was getting worse walking and holding on to things to get around the apartment and I had no answers for it.
January 13 2015 Tuesday I was finally brought to the emergency room in Zeeland for initial testing and then ultimately later that day I was transferred to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids MI for a more in-depth look though. My vitamin D was non existent it ended up being that and I was told that I was going thru a relapse. It was a combination of many things that put me in that position. I had two MRI's and a spinal tap to confirm that I indeed had Multiple Sclerosis. I stated there for a week getting IV steroids for a few days. I was there for one week.
January 20 2015 Wednesday I was then transferred to Blodgett Hospital for my rehab to start. I was there for two weeks learning how to do things for myself again. Walking was an issue at the start but it gradually improved. That was my Physical Therapy. I also had Occupational therapy and Speech. I had little use for those at the time. Looking back on it now, they were helping me. They must be used to the negativity they got because they were always positive. I also seen other patience there that seemed to need them more than me.
February 4 2015 Tuesday I was transferred yet again to a local place called Providence in Zeeland MI for more rehabilitation and to continue my PT, OT and speech therapy during my two weeks there. It was defiantly more lower key than the hospitals I was in. Most of the place was a retirement home and it felt odd being the young one there. I did leave with a new respect for the nurses there. I seen a lot during my stay. They also spared no expense on food there compared to my hospital stay. Yuk.
February 17 2015 Tuesday Time to go home. Five weeks gone did effect me. It was before the meds came and it ended up being my lowest moment ever. I got used to not being alone and didn't know how to deal with it. I did eventually work it out. The new medication helped. No food in the house made me go to the store and replenish the cupboards. I went without smoking during my time away obviously but went back to it for two weeks when I finally quit for myself for good. March third will mark my second year smoke free.
On and on. I was walking around the complex with my new cane by spring and went without it after a month and walked around the complex without it. The snow returned and that relegated me to the apartment because of ice and snow. I did make dumpster runs just to walk around. I have my things in the garage here and have eventually learned how much I can remain on my feet. That was more trial and error but sometimes still don't listen to my body. Doing the man thing and tough it out. This was a mistake as I found out.
Yes, I had my phone with me and logged the dates in. I know I'm forgetting many things and I'll blame old age on that.
To the people who have helped and those that continue to, you have my undying thanks. I still need your help and I know fund problems so if you can't help, I know where you're coming from as I know all about those problems.
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Post by Lugnutz on Jul 4, 2018 11:55:54 GMT -5
An update since it's been a while.
I lost my apartment and I haven't worked in the last 4 years and was not able to work. I was diagnosed with MS January 2015. But was eventually glad for it. It answered a lot of questions. I finally lost my apartment mid-november and moved in with my cousin.
I'm living with a friend and have been since New Years this year. I lost my place at my cousins home but that didn't work and only lasted a month before getting kicked out. It was kind of expected but didn't know the when bit.
I'm getting around with a couple canes in my inventory and a walker. A walker is much more stable than a cane and if you remember to set the brakes, a seat.
I couldn't do this without the help of many friends and sources, without their help I wouldn't know where I'd be, just not good. I'm getting $194 for food and $200 cash in state aid each month.
A little help in the way of donations really eases the suffering. Not sure what gutter I would be in in the time but it's better now then how has been doing and I can finally breathe again.
No rent or bills here, just help with my Bridge Card and look after the kat. I'm not putting him out at all. He cleaned out a room in the basement for me and all is well here. I know I'm leaving a lot of things out of this, just know that I am better here than I have been in long time.
Jeff Browning
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Post by PaulR5 on Jul 4, 2018 18:03:34 GMT -5
Jeff, you forgot the GoFundMe link where people can send small donations to you as they are able. the link is:www.gofundme.com/txd5z2tc
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Post by Lugnutz on Jul 4, 2018 18:19:13 GMT -5
And you're more than a pretty face. You remind me when I forget.
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