I know this is a political blog, and when you really think about it, this is a political problem.
6.28.11, I was out of options, after loosing my house, my car and an apartment I was renting. I had a life altering decision to make.
I actually lost my apartment on Memorial Day weekend. I stayed with some family members for a month, but you come to realize you are upsetting their routine by staying with them. It was decision time.
So I contacted a homeless shelter. I am a very independent person, always have tried to support myself. Now I had an extremely big challenge, I was going to have to depend on complete strangers to help me survive.
I really did not know how to handle this.
Where did I go wrong, what did I do to get to this point in my life.
It was very overwhelming to say the least. It was also a bit humbling.
Looking back over the past three weeks, I have learned the true meaning of homelessness.
To me, it means I was lucky to have the shelter in the first place. It also means there are people who have it a Hell of alot worse than I do.
The people in the shelter have become part of my extended family. Strange, I never thought I'd end up in a homeless shelter, maybe it did me some good. I look at strangers on the street alot different know. I don't assume that my life will always be perfect, there will always be a chance for rough spots, and now I know how to deal with them.
That's not to say I've had a perfect live. I have had my problems before, this time it's different though.
With God's help I'll get through this, no question in my mind.
Thinking back to the beginning of this blog, I need to correct something. This is not a political problem. It is a problem where strangers are helping strangers. Good Americans helping Good Americans.
The Federal Government would screw this situation up if they were given the channce. The Lion's share of donations at the homeless shelter is given by indviduals and organizations. And that is the way it should be.
Smaller Government and more Private Individuals and Organizations. helping out.
I want to thank the shelter who is helping me survive, they will remain nameless to protect their privacy.
YOURS IN LIBERTY ! ! !
Bob Yeager
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