Jose is so right about all that mark. Just remember bro your not really alone in all of this, we share those kinds of experiences even though we are miles from one another, and im sure there are others in similiar problems.

Jose it wouldnt even be right unless you had a long post

Man that trip was sooo fun, really had a good time on that one, laughter does a body good lol. Those images running through the ole gray matter got me ROFL!

That sounds like a tough situation - remember Ada called or wrote her legislator, senator or some gov official and did get help that way.
It's worth a try.....

Am thinking of you

Hey Mark,


Very good to hear from you, thanks for the update - Jose hit it all on the nail, as usual....love ya LOTS! Take care,

all the best

Mark, Sorry to read you are having such a tough time. Don't know if this will help you, but there is a wonderful food program Angel Food Ministries that once a month you can order food for cents on the dollar. This is a program across the USA. Go to their web site and type in you area of the country to see if your town belongs to this program. Some places will deliver if you are unable to pick up. You do not have to prove need and the food is good. Usually the churches in the area are the ones you contact, some put booklets in with the food, if you are not interested in their belief system drop it in th trash. Also if there are any Mom and Pop restaurants in you area call and see what they do with their leftovers. Where I live the community has a program where the food is gathered from the restaurants, plated and frozen. People can pick up so many meals a week. In the USA no one should go hungry or be maded to feel belitted because of need. For every Bitc* you will find many more angels---you just have to know where to look. Take Care, CARose

That's me patting you all on the back and hugging you all for being there for me once again. What would I do without you??????????? I ask myself that question all the time. Whenever I feel the chips are down and I do mean down there is always you guys ready to help.

I never thought all my life growing up in what I guess could be defined as a upper middle class family, would I find myself worrying about such things as my next meal or wondering where I would be living. Now it hasn't quite gotten to that point yet, however I am not so arrogant in assuming that it could not happen tomorrow. And just when I think there are all the agencies out there ready and waiting to offer a helping hand - WRONG!!! They may be in fact out there, but they are not waiting to help me.

But I have decided after I wrote to you all this morning I took a breather and than I called my attorney (disability that is) and pretty much dumped it in her lap. Well considering she is going to get paid and I'm sure she won't be cheap for her services when all is said and done she was more than willing to help. She is going to contact the witch tomorrow and set up a appointment for me and than she is going with me.

I figure if I can just keep my mind clear of negative clutter than the rest is candy! I can handle the physical pain. But when someone plays with my mental state I have issues with that. I am so short fused these days with people who take advantage of the disabled. Bring em on!! Anyway, that's about it for now. Please everyone take really good care of yourselves and i as always am thinking of you!!!!

Chin Up!!! Mark xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Kool sounds like a no nonsence atty things will be better
Sandra

Hey Mark

Big hug - gets!!!! Sounds like life is really kicking you in the teeth right now. I totally agree - in some ways the being taken advantage of and being treated like you are STUPID for being disabled does not change culture wide. Good old UK is full of the impression - cripple = stupid instead of modern society = stupid.

Really hope things get sorted for you!!! Sounds like taking the attorney with you would be great - they might listen then. Are you living with your family now? I remeber you saying something about it. If not then are there are community programs that could help you with day to day stuff (if you are living alone - it just sounds like you are struggling to manage stuff at the moment). In the UK it is possible for some people in some areas to have community volunteers help with simple stuff like basic meals, shopping, tidying etc. just a thought. Are you not eligible for welfare?

is it me or is this US system a TOTAL farce??? When I lived in CA our neighbour had quadraplegia - and we worked out I recieved a higher amount of benefit from the UK system than he did! and that was with me using a wheelchair but not needing 24 hour care. TOTALLY bizzare!

Anyway - sorry to digress

Just wanted to say that I hope things improve soon and sending you tons of love

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