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A family in turmoil.
Posted by elbeecee on 2012-04-06 04:58:09
I am the eldest daughter of two ill parents. I have 2 siblings who have been the caregivers to my parents for several years now. It all started when my father got ill in 2007 with a need of open heart surgery. After that surgery he was never the same. He was a very successful emergency room physician and made very good money. However, he was off for several months from work due to his recovery period. Much of his savings/investments were depleted as he was the only bread winner in the family. My brother and sister had just gotten an apartment and were to start college when my father got ill. They withdrew from school just as quickly as we moved them into their apartment in order to help my mother take care of dad. My father attempted to return to work, but he was still having chest pain and major depression. In September of 2008 he was in the hospital again and needed heart stents to open up blockages. After that situation he physically could not go back to work. He was weak, depressed, and very withdrawn from life. My mother, bless her heart, tried to find ways to make some cash. She sold many pieces of her jewelry to try and pay bills. Regardless of what she profited, she was unable to fulfill the mounting medical bills, credit card bills, car payments, insurance bills, etc.
It wasn't long before she became gravely ill. In the summer of 2010 my mother had succumbed to kidney failure and had to be on kidney dialysis permanently. She had neglected to take care of herself while trying to take care of my father and their financial woes. Along with the financial woes, there were back taxes that were still owed and of course were impossible to pay, their house was falling apart--still is. By the end of Spring 2011, my mother got so ill and was on a ventilator at least 4 times in a 2 week period due to her lungs filling up with fluid. Finally it was discovered that she had endocarditis (infection in heart)that had ravaged one of her heart valves. This required open heart surgery and replacement of the defected valve. The endocarditis stemmed from an infected temporary dialysis catheter. She was in the hospital for over a month and a half or so. Needless to say she was confused, lost tons of weight, and lost the ability to walk or care for herself. She was placed in a nursing home for rehab, but several more stays in the hospital only made her fall several steps back on her rehab and she never has fully recovered. It was discovered that she also had a tumor on one of her kidneys and her kidney was removed in the Fall of 2011 and supposedly it was all contained and it was early stage renal (kidney) carcinoma (cancer). While my mother was in the hospital my father had trouble breathing and I took him to the hospital. It as discovered he was in kidney failure and they both ended up in the hospital at the same time. Now my father is on permanent kidney dialysis.
Now fast forward to present day April 6, 2012. My mother's dialysis shunt would not stop bleeding and she was taken to the emergency room. She also complained of right leg pain and ultimately she ended up with a CT angiogram. This test revealed she not only had some blockage in one of her arteries in her leg, but that she had metastatic cancer to her liver, lungs, and a site near her spleen. Of course we are devastated.
They have no money. The money they do get is always depleted as soon as they get it from Medicare. My mother's social security check went straight to the nursing home and still was not enough to cover her bill. My father would have to pay over $1,000 a month because Medicare would only pay for several weeks. Since she has been in the hospital now for almost 2 weeks, we have pulled her out of the nursing home because the expected us to pay over $180 A DAY to keep her spot at the nursing home.
Now we are faced with a surgery to fix her leg, a plan for cancer treatment, and no suitable place for my mother to live. Their current home is in shambles and I mean SHAMBLES. Roof leaks and is falling apart. I assume there is some black mold lingering. No central air or heat as their units are broke. Plus large amounts of stuff--my mother also was a hoarder. The house is disgusting and it has been hard to clean up with out major assistance and with constant trips to the hospital who has ample time (?). They live in a small town and it is very hard to simply get a dumpster to throw many items away. The house would have to be completely gutted and redone. The floors are sinking in and it is very dangerous. They don't have the funds to fix any of it and nor do I.
I have missed work several times over the last year and more with FMLA, but never have enough PTO to fully cover my own losses.
My siblings have yet to start their lives. They have been with my parents ever since 2007 to help them with everything. Even when my mother was in a nursing home my siblings and my dad would go see my mom every single day--we just didn't trust the care of the nursing home and rightly so because she developed a bed ulcer on her heel after the wound care nurse said it was getting better--not even close! And yes the blocked artery in her leg and her bed ulcer on her heel are related. The wound care nurse and the Dr. for the nursing home should have caught this medical issue.
So life has been tough, but reading about it doesn't even give it justice. We need financial assistance, a new home or help to fix it--we need a lot of help. I want my brother and sister to finally get on their own feet and do what they want to do. I feel bad for them because I was able to finish college and have a career, a husband, and a home. They have yet to accomplish their goals and it makes me sad and sick to see them so depressed. They are in their late 20s and my parents are both 65 y.o.
If anyone has a kind heart, I promise you I'm not lying. I have proof of all I have written about and I swear on everything--my family, my husband, etc. that this is all real. Thank you for your time and interest. If you can't help at least please pray for us.
I'm trying this BegsList as desperation as I don't know what to do. My wish is to get them a nice clean place to live and live their last years worry free.
It wasn't long before she became gravely ill. In the summer of 2010 my mother had succumbed to kidney failure and had to be on kidney dialysis permanently. She had neglected to take care of herself while trying to take care of my father and their financial woes. Along with the financial woes, there were back taxes that were still owed and of course were impossible to pay, their house was falling apart--still is. By the end of Spring 2011, my mother got so ill and was on a ventilator at least 4 times in a 2 week period due to her lungs filling up with fluid. Finally it was discovered that she had endocarditis (infection in heart)that had ravaged one of her heart valves. This required open heart surgery and replacement of the defected valve. The endocarditis stemmed from an infected temporary dialysis catheter. She was in the hospital for over a month and a half or so. Needless to say she was confused, lost tons of weight, and lost the ability to walk or care for herself. She was placed in a nursing home for rehab, but several more stays in the hospital only made her fall several steps back on her rehab and she never has fully recovered. It was discovered that she also had a tumor on one of her kidneys and her kidney was removed in the Fall of 2011 and supposedly it was all contained and it was early stage renal (kidney) carcinoma (cancer). While my mother was in the hospital my father had trouble breathing and I took him to the hospital. It as discovered he was in kidney failure and they both ended up in the hospital at the same time. Now my father is on permanent kidney dialysis.
Now fast forward to present day April 6, 2012. My mother's dialysis shunt would not stop bleeding and she was taken to the emergency room. She also complained of right leg pain and ultimately she ended up with a CT angiogram. This test revealed she not only had some blockage in one of her arteries in her leg, but that she had metastatic cancer to her liver, lungs, and a site near her spleen. Of course we are devastated.
They have no money. The money they do get is always depleted as soon as they get it from Medicare. My mother's social security check went straight to the nursing home and still was not enough to cover her bill. My father would have to pay over $1,000 a month because Medicare would only pay for several weeks. Since she has been in the hospital now for almost 2 weeks, we have pulled her out of the nursing home because the expected us to pay over $180 A DAY to keep her spot at the nursing home.
Now we are faced with a surgery to fix her leg, a plan for cancer treatment, and no suitable place for my mother to live. Their current home is in shambles and I mean SHAMBLES. Roof leaks and is falling apart. I assume there is some black mold lingering. No central air or heat as their units are broke. Plus large amounts of stuff--my mother also was a hoarder. The house is disgusting and it has been hard to clean up with out major assistance and with constant trips to the hospital who has ample time (?). They live in a small town and it is very hard to simply get a dumpster to throw many items away. The house would have to be completely gutted and redone. The floors are sinking in and it is very dangerous. They don't have the funds to fix any of it and nor do I.
I have missed work several times over the last year and more with FMLA, but never have enough PTO to fully cover my own losses.
My siblings have yet to start their lives. They have been with my parents ever since 2007 to help them with everything. Even when my mother was in a nursing home my siblings and my dad would go see my mom every single day--we just didn't trust the care of the nursing home and rightly so because she developed a bed ulcer on her heel after the wound care nurse said it was getting better--not even close! And yes the blocked artery in her leg and her bed ulcer on her heel are related. The wound care nurse and the Dr. for the nursing home should have caught this medical issue.
So life has been tough, but reading about it doesn't even give it justice. We need financial assistance, a new home or help to fix it--we need a lot of help. I want my brother and sister to finally get on their own feet and do what they want to do. I feel bad for them because I was able to finish college and have a career, a husband, and a home. They have yet to accomplish their goals and it makes me sad and sick to see them so depressed. They are in their late 20s and my parents are both 65 y.o.
If anyone has a kind heart, I promise you I'm not lying. I have proof of all I have written about and I swear on everything--my family, my husband, etc. that this is all real. Thank you for your time and interest. If you can't help at least please pray for us.
I'm trying this BegsList as desperation as I don't know what to do. My wish is to get them a nice clean place to live and live their last years worry free.
Injured nurse, mother of 3, unable to work
Posted by INJUREDRN on 2012-03-23 11:58:24
I spent my career taking care of sick and injured people working in intensive care..but i gave too much and permanently injured my back, and after having three levels of my spine fused, was told i could never return to the bedside..(and still need two levels of my neck fused) that was 15 months ago..i tried to get work comp & social security but was denied. I dont qualify for govt help because i withdrew my 401k to stay afloat. Im still looking for work but noone will hire "damaged goods"..i have drained all of my resources. I have 3 children, and had to send one to live with his dad because i couldnt manage when my 3year old's father left me after surgery. Unfortunately, i was desparate for medical care & married so i would have medical insurance. The man i married is abusive and treats me badly because i cant contribute financially. I need to get divorced and pay my bills until i can get social security (i appealed it) or a job that will pay for childcare & bills. There is no help available for injured medical workers, even though we spend our lives giving to the sick & injured & their families. PLEASE, if you can help me with a donation, please help me. Ive unselfishly given my life & donated when i was fruitful..now im the one who desparetely needs help..by the way, i AM a God fearing Christian, & believe that He put me in this position for a reason, . Im using the resources God has given me & believe He will not let me suffer more than i can handle..your generosity will help me to still contribute to society in some way & help us stand on our feet again. Thank you for reading.
Please help with money and/or prayers
Posted by MikeSG on 2012-02-03 16:58:11
Hello I'm posting here because I don't know where else to turn and there is little hope. I guess a quick background I was divorced and left with all of the debt. A few years later I met a girl who like me was abandoned by her ex but only she had a an infant. We fell in love and became a family. She was riddled with debt a well. I am trying to support this family while paying off a $30,000 debt at the same time. $5,000 of which is owed to the IRS by 4/15. I am starting to lose hope but I am trying to stay strong for this little girl. I dream everyday of being able to overcome and provide a safe place for us to call home permanently; but right now it looks like I could lose everything. I am asking for any kind of help, even prayers not just money. To everybody in he same shoe as I am, I will give my prayers as well and if I should ever overcome....I give my word to come back and help. Thank you for your time.
Trying to start a life
Posted by MikeSG on 2012-02-03 16:58:09
Hello I'm posting here because I don't know where else to turn and there is little hope. I guess a quick background I was divorced and left with all of the debt. A few years later I met a girl who like me was abandoned by her ex but only she had a an infant. We fell in love and became a family. She was riddled with debt a well. I am trying to support this family while paying off a $30,000 debt at the same time. $5,000 of which is owed to the IRS by 4/15. I am starting to lose hope but I am trying to stay strong for this little girl. I dream everyday of being able to overcome and provide a safe place for us to call home permanently; but right now it looks like I could lose everything. I am asking for any kind of help, even prayers not just money. To everybody in he same shoe as I am, I will give my prayers as well and if I should ever overcome....I give my word to come back and help. Thank you for your time.
Help me please my family suffering from hunger
Posted by helpmeplese558 on 2012-01-10 01:58:13
I completely loses in my business, i unable to recover some payments from
my clients.one big project , which is higher than my capacity thrown me on
to problems, the project was stopped permanently due to the owner of the
firm was expired suddenly, there is no way to return my money. i am in dept
, one of the distributor occupied my office and taken away my car.I have
to pay them around $14000, distributors are forcing me to pay
the remaining dues immediately. I cleared some amount by sold of my
wife's ornaments, i came from a middle class family, i have no other assets
to sold.
I vacated my two bed room flat and moved to a small single room, my family
consists of four members, mother, wife, 16 months old daughter and
me.presently i am not earning single penny also, i tried for so many jobs
but it didn't work for me. my mother needs a knee replacement operation
immediately, presently my family suffering from hunger, i failed to
giving them sufficient food. this is my lost attempt to get some help from
kind people like you. we have no other chance except end of our lives.In
spite of begging road side , i am begging here for my family, please help
me to get out from my problems and it will be help full to recover my
business.Thanks for reading,please help me thanks in Advance Peter.
my clients.one big project , which is higher than my capacity thrown me on
to problems, the project was stopped permanently due to the owner of the
firm was expired suddenly, there is no way to return my money. i am in dept
, one of the distributor occupied my office and taken away my car.I have
to pay them around $14000, distributors are forcing me to pay
the remaining dues immediately. I cleared some amount by sold of my
wife's ornaments, i came from a middle class family, i have no other assets
to sold.
I vacated my two bed room flat and moved to a small single room, my family
consists of four members, mother, wife, 16 months old daughter and
me.presently i am not earning single penny also, i tried for so many jobs
but it didn't work for me. my mother needs a knee replacement operation
immediately, presently my family suffering from hunger, i failed to
giving them sufficient food. this is my lost attempt to get some help from
kind people like you. we have no other chance except end of our lives.In
spite of begging road side , i am begging here for my family, please help
me to get out from my problems and it will be help full to recover my
business.Thanks for reading,please help me thanks in Advance Peter.
Need help Standing on my own until SSD starts...
Posted by DrowningInIllinois on 2012-01-04 19:58:10
well, IF they approve it, have to survive for 2 years of processing to find out if I even get it!
Hi, and thank you for reading my plea :)
Last year I was declared permanently disabled by my doctor. ( I was on short term disability before that at work but they cut me off at 4 months instead of the year my seniority had earned). This sudden cutoff started my financial downfall into a spin. My job didn't "fire" me or "let me go", they just kept me active (out for medical issues), until I was no longer able to qualify for unemployment. If I had quit, then I would not have received any medical benefits any longer! In the mean time, I started the Social Security process, (which also does not allow unemployment claims) well. it takes 2 years to even see a judge, but somehow I am supposed to survive with no income until then! Ahhh but you are not allowed to work because then the judge feels you shouldn't be filing....( I mean, I am willing to lick stamps or something!) but strangely enough - I would be allowed (if doctor permitted something) AFTER I am approved, up to a certain amount of money. Whacked, right? So, here I am. I am supposed to see the doctor at least once a month for court purposes, but they don't really say how you are supposed to be able to afford to see him, if you can't have any income! My family has been so awesome helping me the best they can, but my parents are in a fixed income and elderly...my sisters have full families and their own struggles. I am so frustrated, I am not used to feeling like I can't take care of myself! I am sure you realize what kind of financial things I need help with..basic living. I am allowed to have food stamps - so thank goodness for that. I need assistance please with things like electricity, water, garbage, doctor, medication and gas for my car occasionally to get to the Dr...I do not have TV (about 1 1/2 years now) as it is a luxury, my parents offered to pay for my internet connection, which I am extremely grateful for...this is how I am able to post to all of you. I feel so weird posting this, and yes it is a bit humiliating. But I cannot stand to see my family go down the tubes because of what happened to me! Please consider helping me in anyway that you can. I have always helped others my entire life and I promise i will continue to do so as I can, can't help it - it is in my bones! LOL
Hi, and thank you for reading my plea :)
Last year I was declared permanently disabled by my doctor. ( I was on short term disability before that at work but they cut me off at 4 months instead of the year my seniority had earned). This sudden cutoff started my financial downfall into a spin. My job didn't "fire" me or "let me go", they just kept me active (out for medical issues), until I was no longer able to qualify for unemployment. If I had quit, then I would not have received any medical benefits any longer! In the mean time, I started the Social Security process, (which also does not allow unemployment claims) well. it takes 2 years to even see a judge, but somehow I am supposed to survive with no income until then! Ahhh but you are not allowed to work because then the judge feels you shouldn't be filing....( I mean, I am willing to lick stamps or something!) but strangely enough - I would be allowed (if doctor permitted something) AFTER I am approved, up to a certain amount of money. Whacked, right? So, here I am. I am supposed to see the doctor at least once a month for court purposes, but they don't really say how you are supposed to be able to afford to see him, if you can't have any income! My family has been so awesome helping me the best they can, but my parents are in a fixed income and elderly...my sisters have full families and their own struggles. I am so frustrated, I am not used to feeling like I can't take care of myself! I am sure you realize what kind of financial things I need help with..basic living. I am allowed to have food stamps - so thank goodness for that. I need assistance please with things like electricity, water, garbage, doctor, medication and gas for my car occasionally to get to the Dr...I do not have TV (about 1 1/2 years now) as it is a luxury, my parents offered to pay for my internet connection, which I am extremely grateful for...this is how I am able to post to all of you. I feel so weird posting this, and yes it is a bit humiliating. But I cannot stand to see my family go down the tubes because of what happened to me! Please consider helping me in anyway that you can. I have always helped others my entire life and I promise i will continue to do so as I can, can't help it - it is in my bones! LOL
In need of a vehicle
Posted by MikeSolis on 2011-12-28 15:58:19
I'm 40 yrs old and have been permanently disabled due to my suffering from chronic back pain, leg pain and migraine headaches, not to mention depression as well. My partner of 20 yrs is the only one I have to help me with my daily routine. We recently had our 14 yr old Ford Escort junked because it gave out on us for the last time and we just didn't have the funds to repair it for a second time. This was our only mode of transportation for groceries, doctor appointments, etc. We haven't even been able to visit family in many yrs because our car was in such bad condition. Since I'm disabled, we only have my disability income as our one and only source of income as many of you may know, that's only enough to pay bills, and not much more, especially since everything's getting more expensive by the minute. If anyone out there, has it in the heart, after reading our post, and can donate towards our purchase of a new car, it would be greatly appreciated. I don't need anything fancy; a simple Ford would be more than enough to get me to my many doctor appointments, which by the way, taking buses, is difficult having to wait long periods of time, in agonizing pain, for buses to get to where we need to go. So again, if anyone can help, it would really be appreciated. Thank You and God Bless!!
We are facing foreclosure
Posted by maandg on 2011-10-24 22:58:19
Hi my name is Michelle, I feel terrible having to do this but i just don't know what else to do. Currently we are $4550.00 past due on our current mortgage. We were served with foreclosure papers yesterday by the sheriff. That was a horrible feeling. I am still in shock that this is all happening to us. My fiance and I have a son who will be turning 2 this month. I can not imagine not having a home to live in during the holidays. My fiance broke his back in 2004 and is permanently disabled. I am a stay at home mom and operate a daycare. If we loose our home, I will have to close my business. I can not afford to get another job as I would have to pay for daycare. My fiance has strict restrictions that prohibit him from lifting his son. I am begging for any help that we can receive. Please if anyone is reading this and can afford to help us, please find it in you hearts to do so. I do not want my son to spend the holidays homeless.
Single Mother Needs Assistance Re-establishing Home
Posted by outofdestitution on 2011-09-13 14:58:29
I am a single mother of two high school aged children (15 & 17) seeking immediate assistance to pay my debts, bills and secure affordable housing for my family again. We were displaced in April from our home of 5 years.
My family was involved in an automobile accident (not our fault, but thankfully no injuries)in January of this year in the only vehicle our family owns and while it is still drivable and in need of repair, I am still settling the outstanding claim (for the past 8 months) with the other person's insurance company who hit us, which includes fighting in court to recover damages.
Additionally, my income has dropped drastically due to loss of work and we are barely surviving on $500 a month.
Unforeseen hardships, deaths in our family, my childrens' education, lack of involvement from their father and other financial strains continue to take a huge toll on us and our ability to maintain a sustainable home. It seems bleak at times to feel as though we have no sense of real security in our lives. And, it serves only to divide us, which makes it even more difficult for any of us to stay together, focused, driven and motivated..
I am struggling to find sustainable employment to no avail and we had no choice except to move in with a family friend who is retired and living on a fixed income and struggling to save his home from foreclosure. Our combined contributions do not adequately cover the expense of managing the home, but there is little recourse to either of us at the moment to change the situation. We have only patched the situation, not repaired it. It still feels as though the boat is sinking....
I have never sought this type of assistance before and while it makes me feel extremely uncomfortable seeking this help, I feel I have no other choice but to BEG for immediate relief before something drastic happens to permanently alter our lives forever in ways I do not want to even imagine. I cannot allow what is happening to us (be it pride or pity) destroy our hope, my children and their vision for the future. We must turn our situation around to restore balance back into my family's life. Any generosity would be an eternal blessing...
My family was involved in an automobile accident (not our fault, but thankfully no injuries)in January of this year in the only vehicle our family owns and while it is still drivable and in need of repair, I am still settling the outstanding claim (for the past 8 months) with the other person's insurance company who hit us, which includes fighting in court to recover damages.
Additionally, my income has dropped drastically due to loss of work and we are barely surviving on $500 a month.
Unforeseen hardships, deaths in our family, my childrens' education, lack of involvement from their father and other financial strains continue to take a huge toll on us and our ability to maintain a sustainable home. It seems bleak at times to feel as though we have no sense of real security in our lives. And, it serves only to divide us, which makes it even more difficult for any of us to stay together, focused, driven and motivated..
I am struggling to find sustainable employment to no avail and we had no choice except to move in with a family friend who is retired and living on a fixed income and struggling to save his home from foreclosure. Our combined contributions do not adequately cover the expense of managing the home, but there is little recourse to either of us at the moment to change the situation. We have only patched the situation, not repaired it. It still feels as though the boat is sinking....
I have never sought this type of assistance before and while it makes me feel extremely uncomfortable seeking this help, I feel I have no other choice but to BEG for immediate relief before something drastic happens to permanently alter our lives forever in ways I do not want to even imagine. I cannot allow what is happening to us (be it pride or pity) destroy our hope, my children and their vision for the future. We must turn our situation around to restore balance back into my family's life. Any generosity would be an eternal blessing...
Taking in a relative, need furniture and clothes
Posted by jdarroch13 on 2011-08-02 14:58:33
My husband and I are permanently taking in his 11 year old nephew because the State is taking permanent custody from the mother and we didn't want him to go into foster care. We are low income and have 3 children of our own, ages 5, 3, and 1. Both our 5 year old and the 11 year old we are taking in start school at the end of the month. We need clothes and shoes for school. He has all of one backpack worth of clothing and 1 pair of shoes that are falling apart. Also, to accomodate the 11 year old, we need a bunkbed with mattresses(we just have toddler beds now), a dresser, sheets, comforter, and basic neccessities for him. We had to spend what little savings we had repairing our 11 year old van just a few months ago. If you can help AT ALL, please do. I gladly purchase used items to save money, but it still adds up with our now 4 kids. Please help!
Help Request for 28 Days & Counting
Posted by LovingAuntie on 2011-07-22 00:58:59
As I was writing on my nieceâs behalf, I felt to submit a request of my own.
In April, my unemployment benefits were exhausted. May and June of this year found me without enough cash flow to pay my storage fees. However, beginning in late August, I will be receiving retirement benefits, which will allow me to once again maintain a balance until such time I am generating sufficient income to have a place of my own and permanently remove my possessions out of storage.
While I remain diligent in my efforts to secure employment, I am still unemployed and my deadline for paying off the balance of my storage fees is August 18, 2011 in the amount of $822.18 (including late, lock cutting, lien and other fees), incurred during the months of May to August.
The space holds my familyâs lifetime of irreplaceable documents and other valuable and very useful practical possessions, representing for me a legacy of work and living Iâve accumulated and experienced these 62 years, and intend to use for at least another 30 years. Many of the books, art work and other one-of-a kind collections I plan to leave for my sons and grandsons.
Vision with me that $30.00 from 28 people is sent to me at least once daily doing it for me. So, if you find it in your heart to give, and your fiscal resources oblige, know that any and all amounts of monetary donations are humbly received and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your consideration and effort.
In April, my unemployment benefits were exhausted. May and June of this year found me without enough cash flow to pay my storage fees. However, beginning in late August, I will be receiving retirement benefits, which will allow me to once again maintain a balance until such time I am generating sufficient income to have a place of my own and permanently remove my possessions out of storage.
While I remain diligent in my efforts to secure employment, I am still unemployed and my deadline for paying off the balance of my storage fees is August 18, 2011 in the amount of $822.18 (including late, lock cutting, lien and other fees), incurred during the months of May to August.
The space holds my familyâs lifetime of irreplaceable documents and other valuable and very useful practical possessions, representing for me a legacy of work and living Iâve accumulated and experienced these 62 years, and intend to use for at least another 30 years. Many of the books, art work and other one-of-a kind collections I plan to leave for my sons and grandsons.
Vision with me that $30.00 from 28 people is sent to me at least once daily doing it for me. So, if you find it in your heart to give, and your fiscal resources oblige, know that any and all amounts of monetary donations are humbly received and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your consideration and effort.
In Need of an Angel of Mercy
Posted by tribble_t on 2011-06-26 17:58:26
My life's journey has taken me through a series of unfortunate events over the recent past. My husband and I were on a missionary's path until that path of utter poverty finally became more than I personally could bare. It's not hard to keep faith when things are going your way but when the road gets really hard--and desperate even--one's deepest rooted foundation can be shaken to the core and sometimes even broken. Our road together ended with him going on to follow the calling without me. I still have faith but my spirit to blindly follow it has been lost.
Although I was able to make it back to my home state several states away and back to "safety" and to my family--to live with an elderly aunt, and have found work here, I have essentially become an unintended financial burden on her. I would really like to be able to find a way to stand on my own two feet again and to somehow find a way to repay my aunt for her kindness and generosity. However, my financial means are completely wiped out after everything that has happened.
What would it take to put me back on track so that I could start again fresh? To catch up on my currently delinquent bills would be a great start. But, to be honest, that would only help temporarily. Whereas, if I was able to gain enough cash to use as leverage toward building a sustainable income, I might be able to gain enough momentum to end my predicament permanently. In order to do this, my financial goal is $15,000. To many, this isn't a great deal of money, but to me it will make the difference of a lifetime.
Please consider helping me in reaching this goal. If you are not able to help me financially, I do understand and your prayers for me would be greatly appreciated too. However, if you can give even $1 to help me, you are a true angel of mercy. God bless you for taking the time to read my petition.
Although I was able to make it back to my home state several states away and back to "safety" and to my family--to live with an elderly aunt, and have found work here, I have essentially become an unintended financial burden on her. I would really like to be able to find a way to stand on my own two feet again and to somehow find a way to repay my aunt for her kindness and generosity. However, my financial means are completely wiped out after everything that has happened.
What would it take to put me back on track so that I could start again fresh? To catch up on my currently delinquent bills would be a great start. But, to be honest, that would only help temporarily. Whereas, if I was able to gain enough cash to use as leverage toward building a sustainable income, I might be able to gain enough momentum to end my predicament permanently. In order to do this, my financial goal is $15,000. To many, this isn't a great deal of money, but to me it will make the difference of a lifetime.
Please consider helping me in reaching this goal. If you are not able to help me financially, I do understand and your prayers for me would be greatly appreciated too. However, if you can give even $1 to help me, you are a true angel of mercy. God bless you for taking the time to read my petition.
Help
Posted by ranjithw on 2011-02-03 04:58:58
Dear Sirs,
Beg your help to save my life
I am 53 years old businessman from tiny island of Sri Lanka. I started my business in 2007 after retiring from a leading solid rubber manufacturing company (Trelleborg Lanka PVT LTD Swedish own company) where I worked as the manager procurement for good 13 years. I am B.Sc graduate and diploma holder of rubber and plastic product manufacturing.
At the beginning my business, natural rubber processing industry was a success. I even renovated whole plant which was more than 50 years old and purchased two trucks to transport raw materials and finished goods to and from my facility. My trouble started in latter part of 2008 due to global economic down turn. Prices of our finished product, processed natural rubber ( Brown crepe ) declined rapidly in a space of few days thereby incurring heavy losses. Somehow I did managed to dragged my business till 31st march 2009 despite heavy losses. I provided 55 direct employment for very poor peasants in rubber growing area in Sri Lanka.
Due to heavy debt and pressure from my creditors I had to close down the factory and sold it out at very low price to settle my workers dues and some debt. I even had to handed over my vehicles to leasing company due to my failure to settle due installments in time
Ultimately I ended up with Rs. 8.5 million loss ( Approximately US$. 85,000) . Now I lost whole my earning for past years. Some of my creditors filed court cases against me. Some are putting pressure on me to settle their dues. They even posing death threats . I have been mentally and physically abused by my creditors everyday since closer of my plant. Police at the complain of my creditors may arrest me for default. Now I am in dilemma. I need police protection for safety of my life from death threats. At the same time police want me to settle my creditors debt as some cheque issued to creditors were dishonored.
I do not have any saving except my provident fund. After toiling hard for last 30 years, I earned around 3.5 million rupees ( approximately US$. 35,000) . At maturity, when I turn 55 it will be Rs. 4 million. I will get around Rs. 1.5 million as inheritance after selling of my parent properties (House where I live now. My share is 1/6 of the total value). Those wealth can be accessible only after another two years.
As I do not have fixed income nowadays, I am unable to overcome my difficulties without help of charity or donation. Legal expenses and my medical expenses aggravate my misery. My life now totally depend on sympathy of my age old friends. One provide shelter and the others provide meals. Now I am like a beggar although do not beg on the roadside.
I wrote several letter to relevant government organizations for compensation or bailout package, but nobody looked at it as government in short of money for that kind of compensations. I wrote to parliamentary ombudsman as well. All were in vein. Local red cross society replied to my request saying that they do not have mandate to give financial help to individual although my case is worthwhile to be considered.
Although I have taken all the insurance covers needed for our industry, like workmen compensation, fire. Flood, storm and tempest , burglary, personal accident, consequence lost cover could not be obtained due to nature of our industry. I put forward claim for US$. 75,000 but was not entertained due to nature of our industry.
I am looking for a help to settle my debt and restart a business. I can offer my EPF and inheritance as security. But those would be matured only after 2 years. House can be sold out only after flood situation due to unplanned development is permanently arrested by local government in our area. Otherwise a buyer can not be found. As such if anybody feel sorry for me and willing to help me , please contact me on my following e-mails in order to get my other details you need
ranjith.wickramasooriya@yahoo.com
ranjith.wickramasooriya@hotmail.com
Your cent is my gold. Please Help me I need mental happiness at least a day before my death.
Thanks & best regards
Ranjith Wickramasooriya
No. 66/56, Suhada Mawath, Wekada, Panadura
Sri Lanka
Beg your help to save my life
I am 53 years old businessman from tiny island of Sri Lanka. I started my business in 2007 after retiring from a leading solid rubber manufacturing company (Trelleborg Lanka PVT LTD Swedish own company) where I worked as the manager procurement for good 13 years. I am B.Sc graduate and diploma holder of rubber and plastic product manufacturing.
At the beginning my business, natural rubber processing industry was a success. I even renovated whole plant which was more than 50 years old and purchased two trucks to transport raw materials and finished goods to and from my facility. My trouble started in latter part of 2008 due to global economic down turn. Prices of our finished product, processed natural rubber ( Brown crepe ) declined rapidly in a space of few days thereby incurring heavy losses. Somehow I did managed to dragged my business till 31st march 2009 despite heavy losses. I provided 55 direct employment for very poor peasants in rubber growing area in Sri Lanka.
Due to heavy debt and pressure from my creditors I had to close down the factory and sold it out at very low price to settle my workers dues and some debt. I even had to handed over my vehicles to leasing company due to my failure to settle due installments in time
Ultimately I ended up with Rs. 8.5 million loss ( Approximately US$. 85,000) . Now I lost whole my earning for past years. Some of my creditors filed court cases against me. Some are putting pressure on me to settle their dues. They even posing death threats . I have been mentally and physically abused by my creditors everyday since closer of my plant. Police at the complain of my creditors may arrest me for default. Now I am in dilemma. I need police protection for safety of my life from death threats. At the same time police want me to settle my creditors debt as some cheque issued to creditors were dishonored.
I do not have any saving except my provident fund. After toiling hard for last 30 years, I earned around 3.5 million rupees ( approximately US$. 35,000) . At maturity, when I turn 55 it will be Rs. 4 million. I will get around Rs. 1.5 million as inheritance after selling of my parent properties (House where I live now. My share is 1/6 of the total value). Those wealth can be accessible only after another two years.
As I do not have fixed income nowadays, I am unable to overcome my difficulties without help of charity or donation. Legal expenses and my medical expenses aggravate my misery. My life now totally depend on sympathy of my age old friends. One provide shelter and the others provide meals. Now I am like a beggar although do not beg on the roadside.
I wrote several letter to relevant government organizations for compensation or bailout package, but nobody looked at it as government in short of money for that kind of compensations. I wrote to parliamentary ombudsman as well. All were in vein. Local red cross society replied to my request saying that they do not have mandate to give financial help to individual although my case is worthwhile to be considered.
Although I have taken all the insurance covers needed for our industry, like workmen compensation, fire. Flood, storm and tempest , burglary, personal accident, consequence lost cover could not be obtained due to nature of our industry. I put forward claim for US$. 75,000 but was not entertained due to nature of our industry.
I am looking for a help to settle my debt and restart a business. I can offer my EPF and inheritance as security. But those would be matured only after 2 years. House can be sold out only after flood situation due to unplanned development is permanently arrested by local government in our area. Otherwise a buyer can not be found. As such if anybody feel sorry for me and willing to help me , please contact me on my following e-mails in order to get my other details you need
ranjith.wickramasooriya@yahoo.com
ranjith.wickramasooriya@hotmail.com
Your cent is my gold. Please Help me I need mental happiness at least a day before my death.
Thanks & best regards
Ranjith Wickramasooriya
No. 66/56, Suhada Mawath, Wekada, Panadura
Sri Lanka
A cry for help from a blind man
Posted by sandwolf on 2010-08-24 17:58:58
Corey was born with a degenerative eye disorder known commonly as Leiber's Congenital Amorosis (LCA). When Corey was younger, he could see things much better. Like most children, he rode a bike, played video games, and could even read small print. Today, many years later, Corey no longer has the ability to even read large print books. He is only able to read with the aid of a CC-TV or possibly with the use of software such as Zoom Text or other screen enlargement programs when his limited vision permits. Since reading this way is so incredibly slow, Corey has switched over to using screen reading software instead. The program he uses is called Jaws For Windows: a software package put out by Freedom Scientific. Recent advancements in research on LCA has shown promise of a cure for some who suffer with this visual disorder. Unfortunately, Corey does not have the specific type of LCA that researchers have been making headway with.
On November 7th, 2009, Corey was married to his beautiful wife. And it was shortly after this time that the Social Security Administration (SSA) set events into motion that would later lead to Corey's SSI benefits being revoked in February of 2010. Their claim was that Coreys wife earned too much under the law for Corey to continue receiving his disability benefits. To make matters worse, the SSA charged Corey with $2696 in overpayment charges, which had accrued during the four months that Corey awaited the SSA to make a decision in his case. During that time, Corey was using his monthly benefit check to pay for his general living expenses and had no way of knowing ahead of time how the SSA would rule in his case. The hit was devastating to the newly wed's financial situation. Since Corey had no income, being disabled, and little to no savings, the burden of paying back his SSI overpayment fell on the shoulders of his wife.
This situation has caused many to question the way the SSA handles disabled clients. One reason is because the SSA did not stop payments to Corey during the months in which his case was being decided. Since the SSA had not at that time positively ruled against Corey and also did not stop payment on his monthly checks, it raises the question of how valid the claim of the SSA was that Corey owed an overpayment. What was Corey supposed to do while he was awaiting the decision of the SSA during those months, not pay his bills, which is what benefit checks from the SSA are designated for in the first place? What if Coreys wife had not been able to repay the overpayment? How many disabled people have been put through this ringer and their financial situations completely wrecked by the SSA and its negligent policies in the process?
Another important question that needs to be investigated is how the SSA can charge an overpayment that is larger in amount than the amount the law allows an SSA recipient to save while receiving SSI or SSDI benefits. If the SSA knows that it has charged the benefit recipient more than the recipient is allowed to save under the laws governing the benefits program, then the recipient being charged the overpayment is being put in financial danger by the SSA either intentionally or through the SSA's negligence. If the recipient is able to save enough money to pay the full amount, doing so would violate the law. So, either the recipient violates the law and saves more than their benefit program allows, or they run the risk of being destroyed financially. Should struggling disabled people really be put in that situation by the SSA?
A far better policy for the SSA to employ is to recognize that a person being newly married is likely going to have a lot of costs associated with the marriage process and that maybe this is not the best time to cut their benefits off. Also, if a couple like Corey and his wife had simply cohabitated, rather than got married, the SSA would not have been able to take Corey's benefits away. Getting married really didn't change anything about Corey's need for SSI benefit money. It only changed his status on paper in the eyes of the state, and that, not a change in his disability, triggered the SSA to go after his benefits. Before Corey got married, the combined amount of Corey's SSI benefits and his wife's income made it possible for the couple to function relatively well financially. Today, Corey and his wife scrape by on her income and on whatever money they can get from selling their possessions to make ends meet.
People involved in disability law need to go after the SSA over the issue of using marriage as an excuse to rape disabled people of their much needed monthly benefits. The SSA knows fully well that it is unlikely that a person who is permanently disabled will be able to get a job that accommodates their disability--especially in a bad economy. Using marriage as an excuse to take away a disabled person's benefits only serves to put an unnecessary strain on the financial well being of a newly married couple. Why would the SSA and the federal government be a party to that?
If you would like to help, please send $1.00
On November 7th, 2009, Corey was married to his beautiful wife. And it was shortly after this time that the Social Security Administration (SSA) set events into motion that would later lead to Corey's SSI benefits being revoked in February of 2010. Their claim was that Coreys wife earned too much under the law for Corey to continue receiving his disability benefits. To make matters worse, the SSA charged Corey with $2696 in overpayment charges, which had accrued during the four months that Corey awaited the SSA to make a decision in his case. During that time, Corey was using his monthly benefit check to pay for his general living expenses and had no way of knowing ahead of time how the SSA would rule in his case. The hit was devastating to the newly wed's financial situation. Since Corey had no income, being disabled, and little to no savings, the burden of paying back his SSI overpayment fell on the shoulders of his wife.
This situation has caused many to question the way the SSA handles disabled clients. One reason is because the SSA did not stop payments to Corey during the months in which his case was being decided. Since the SSA had not at that time positively ruled against Corey and also did not stop payment on his monthly checks, it raises the question of how valid the claim of the SSA was that Corey owed an overpayment. What was Corey supposed to do while he was awaiting the decision of the SSA during those months, not pay his bills, which is what benefit checks from the SSA are designated for in the first place? What if Coreys wife had not been able to repay the overpayment? How many disabled people have been put through this ringer and their financial situations completely wrecked by the SSA and its negligent policies in the process?
Another important question that needs to be investigated is how the SSA can charge an overpayment that is larger in amount than the amount the law allows an SSA recipient to save while receiving SSI or SSDI benefits. If the SSA knows that it has charged the benefit recipient more than the recipient is allowed to save under the laws governing the benefits program, then the recipient being charged the overpayment is being put in financial danger by the SSA either intentionally or through the SSA's negligence. If the recipient is able to save enough money to pay the full amount, doing so would violate the law. So, either the recipient violates the law and saves more than their benefit program allows, or they run the risk of being destroyed financially. Should struggling disabled people really be put in that situation by the SSA?
A far better policy for the SSA to employ is to recognize that a person being newly married is likely going to have a lot of costs associated with the marriage process and that maybe this is not the best time to cut their benefits off. Also, if a couple like Corey and his wife had simply cohabitated, rather than got married, the SSA would not have been able to take Corey's benefits away. Getting married really didn't change anything about Corey's need for SSI benefit money. It only changed his status on paper in the eyes of the state, and that, not a change in his disability, triggered the SSA to go after his benefits. Before Corey got married, the combined amount of Corey's SSI benefits and his wife's income made it possible for the couple to function relatively well financially. Today, Corey and his wife scrape by on her income and on whatever money they can get from selling their possessions to make ends meet.
People involved in disability law need to go after the SSA over the issue of using marriage as an excuse to rape disabled people of their much needed monthly benefits. The SSA knows fully well that it is unlikely that a person who is permanently disabled will be able to get a job that accommodates their disability--especially in a bad economy. Using marriage as an excuse to take away a disabled person's benefits only serves to put an unnecessary strain on the financial well being of a newly married couple. Why would the SSA and the federal government be a party to that?
If you would like to help, please send $1.00
Stranded Between Two Countries!
Posted by quinnadrian91 on 2010-08-15 09:58:58
I left a really terrible home situation in the US to go stay with friends in the UK. I was already tight on cash, but now I need to go back to the US to save more money before permanently moving out to the UK.
I can't go back to where I was living before. I need more money for a ticket to LA, and I need some money for groceries once I get there. Please help, I'm really stuck. I can't legally stay in the UK, but I need money to leave and money to stay somewhere else.
Thank you so much for your time and any help you can give. You can email me if you want to ask anything else: quinnadrian91@gmail.com
I can't go back to where I was living before. I need more money for a ticket to LA, and I need some money for groceries once I get there. Please help, I'm really stuck. I can't legally stay in the UK, but I need money to leave and money to stay somewhere else.
Thank you so much for your time and any help you can give. You can email me if you want to ask anything else: quinnadrian91@gmail.com
My name is Sam. I have always worked hard every d...
Posted by 0 on 2010-01-01 16:58:58
My name is Sam.
I have always worked hard every day of my life and at one point I was financially secure with money in the bank and a long and happy life ahead of me.
I have heart disease and had a 5 artery bypass eight years ago. I was fortunate to recover from that surgery and eagerly returned to work shortly afterward so that I may continue to provide for my one and only son.
I just suffered another heart attack on December 13th and the damage is irreparable. The cardiologists and surgeons were clear that the medications arenât working and that another surgery is no longer an option.
I know that I donât have much longer. My son does not know this. He depends on me both financially and emotionally. He is disabled and would be lost without me to care for him. He knows Dad doesnât feel good but he wouldnât understand any more than that.
I am now permanently disabled, have completely run out of all the money I saved and now I will even lose the house. I donât even have the means to pay the utilities and needless to say, there were no presents under the tree for my son. He was not disappointed, he was just so happy that we were together. I taught him well.
It breaks my heart every time I look at him, to think of him being alone, especially without our home; at least he would be safe in the only place he knows. My family is unable to help us; everybody is struggling.
When I was able, I contributed to many charities over the years from St. Jude to the animal shelters. I never thought that I would be in such a desperate position.
The Social Security Administration has denied me benefits claiming that they do not feel I am disabled enough. Though I am trying to prove my case, time has just about run out.
Please, if there is anyone out there that might be able to help me, I would be so very grateful. I beg you.
Please respond to
samjo83@aol.com
thank you so very much.
I have always worked hard every day of my life and at one point I was financially secure with money in the bank and a long and happy life ahead of me.
I have heart disease and had a 5 artery bypass eight years ago. I was fortunate to recover from that surgery and eagerly returned to work shortly afterward so that I may continue to provide for my one and only son.
I just suffered another heart attack on December 13th and the damage is irreparable. The cardiologists and surgeons were clear that the medications arenât working and that another surgery is no longer an option.
I know that I donât have much longer. My son does not know this. He depends on me both financially and emotionally. He is disabled and would be lost without me to care for him. He knows Dad doesnât feel good but he wouldnât understand any more than that.
I am now permanently disabled, have completely run out of all the money I saved and now I will even lose the house. I donât even have the means to pay the utilities and needless to say, there were no presents under the tree for my son. He was not disappointed, he was just so happy that we were together. I taught him well.
It breaks my heart every time I look at him, to think of him being alone, especially without our home; at least he would be safe in the only place he knows. My family is unable to help us; everybody is struggling.
When I was able, I contributed to many charities over the years from St. Jude to the animal shelters. I never thought that I would be in such a desperate position.
The Social Security Administration has denied me benefits claiming that they do not feel I am disabled enough. Though I am trying to prove my case, time has just about run out.
Please, if there is anyone out there that might be able to help me, I would be so very grateful. I beg you.
Please respond to
samjo83@aol.com
thank you so very much.
god blessing to anyone who can send diapers for my...
Posted by 0 on 2008-07-21 14:58:58
god blessing to anyone who can send diapers for my 3 yr old and i have three pairs of underwear only.
i wear size med. my child wears size 4 diapers.
also, friends are welcomed in my heart as i am lonely in my failing marriage, with almost being kicked out permanently by my husband just for argument about how he talks to me. i do not want to be homeless. i am going to start an ebusiness somehow as i am college level and articulate with my skills. hard and honest living is what i am used to and do not mind to be given a min. wage job. have public aid check but no sec. deposit.
any1 who has room and board i will pay 100% to put a roof over my daughter.
my husband have 30k job and i have to beg for weekly tissue paper from him--he complains about spending 2 dollars on discount tissue paper that i have to lower my "spending monthly cost" so as to keep more of my small public aid check for his rent.
do husbands charge wives for rent/utilities or come to some amicable understanding. i have no job and i am being charged for expenses. why?
i did not charge him rent or food when i lived with my mom in our own apt. we accpted him from street--he was living in a van. none of his friends open their door as i and mom had, even without knowing his background and such we offer meals, shower, help to find job, give our place for him during many times he leave and come back. he went to homeless shelter. i said that he can live with me--i said i don't care marriage not working out, i would not be cruel to allow him even 1 day in shelter. he was in bad situation and i was raised to believe that all people have to have friends,real ones.
now, he has a job, i am left behind. he is still my husband.
what 2 do? how to feel about this?
i wear size med. my child wears size 4 diapers.
also, friends are welcomed in my heart as i am lonely in my failing marriage, with almost being kicked out permanently by my husband just for argument about how he talks to me. i do not want to be homeless. i am going to start an ebusiness somehow as i am college level and articulate with my skills. hard and honest living is what i am used to and do not mind to be given a min. wage job. have public aid check but no sec. deposit.
any1 who has room and board i will pay 100% to put a roof over my daughter.
my husband have 30k job and i have to beg for weekly tissue paper from him--he complains about spending 2 dollars on discount tissue paper that i have to lower my "spending monthly cost" so as to keep more of my small public aid check for his rent.
do husbands charge wives for rent/utilities or come to some amicable understanding. i have no job and i am being charged for expenses. why?
i did not charge him rent or food when i lived with my mom in our own apt. we accpted him from street--he was living in a van. none of his friends open their door as i and mom had, even without knowing his background and such we offer meals, shower, help to find job, give our place for him during many times he leave and come back. he went to homeless shelter. i said that he can live with me--i said i don't care marriage not working out, i would not be cruel to allow him even 1 day in shelter. he was in bad situation and i was raised to believe that all people have to have friends,real ones.
now, he has a job, i am left behind. he is still my husband.
what 2 do? how to feel about this?
