I don't want to do this, but I NEED PRAYERS

Original post by marymoon

Feb 17, 2005 12:44 AM

I really don't want to air this on a public forum, but I really think the only thing that will help us is a miracle, so we need a lot of prayers.

{edited out story....Thanks so much for your continued prayers and love and support. Thanks so much for all of the FMs and emails}

Ok, so I'm not making the story short at all, but my family just needs a lot of prayers. We need a miracle if we're going to survive. I don't really want to advertise this to the world, but we really need a lot of prayers to get through this. If I still talk abut my wedidng (which we now really can't afford next year) and going on vacations which now won't happen, it's b/c I'd rather just pretend at least for now, on LIW that everything's ok. Not everyone reads NWR, so hopefully I won't have to feel like I'm advertising to everyone. I hope that makes sense. I'm still sort of reeling with this. Please pray for us, and if you know of any organizations that help women who have been abandoned find employment or solutions, please FM me with details.

Thanks, J

Thumballina Posted: Feb 17, 2005 02:19 PM

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I'm so sorry that you have to go through this

Please try and see a lawyer...there is defiantely no reason why your father should decide how much money he's going to give your mom each month...let a judge decide

lvdolphins Posted: Feb 17, 2005 04:57 PM

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You are in my thoughts and prayers.

BriBri529 Posted: Feb 17, 2005 05:11 PM

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I am sorry you are going through this- definitely see an attorney

sarahthegreat Posted: Feb 17, 2005 05:55 PM

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wow jenn, this is something no one should have to go through. glad to see that you are sticking up for your mom. call and lawyer and get together with your family and fight your dad tooth and nail. sorry to hear that you are stressing so much, hang in there. sending many prayers your way

spazybride04 Posted: Feb 17, 2005 05:59 PM

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You and your family are in my prayers!

BlondeJD Posted: Feb 17, 2005 06:08 PM

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I'm so sorry that you and your family are dealing with this. Definitely speak with a lawyer about the situation. Also, for immediate assistance, try contacting your local Catholic Charities. I don't think it matters whether you're Catholic or not. They might be able to help your family pay the bills that are due immediately.

You might also want to explain the situation with the various companies that are seeking payment. In a lot of situations, they are willing to extend your payment due date for an additional month, accept a smaller payment, or work out a payment plan. Good luck

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Feb 17, 2005 06:09 PM

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danigirl0 Posted: Feb 17, 2005 06:26 PM

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Janice Posted: Feb 17, 2005 06:30 PM

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I know from my days at Capital One, that letter writting goes a long way..it shows initiative and need..maybe print out a generic letter to lenders and call up for their customer service number, and def look into waitressing jobs. I do it on fridays and saturdays, for 9 years now, no matter what day job I have..it is extra cash, and just tell them you have experience.