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I just had my aid meeting. They gave me $100 in food stamps good until Sept. 9, leads on jobs and low-cost housing. My caseworker couldn't have been nicer about it :) After Sept. 9, food stamps go up to $149.
Infinite gratitude to those who have helped whether with money orders or just showing up to chat or just reading posts!!
My caseworker has asked me to request store/gas cards once I learn the stores here or money orders made out to a specific business. I also know where the free and low cost food is.
I want to make one thing clear: Homeless is just a temporary phase. I told the case worker very plainly that I wanted to earn my keep and get to work. As long as I don't earn $1000 a month by work I can max out on state aid. Social Security (SSI/SSD) I can't get until I can't work for a year.
This town will get me into shape even if it kills me :). The transit system is arranged so that one must walk at least some distance to get to the good stuff! I also need to learn the cheats so I only have to walk 2 blocks instead of 12.
This weekend i need to explore Clark County, WA (north) and Beaverton (SW Portland) to see what resources i can scrounge. the more i know, the better.
Post XI is likely coming Monday...same hax-time, same hax-channel muahahahah :)
I am very glad that things are starting to take shape for you so quickly. Like that old song says.....excuse the off key singing lol......"..grey skies are gonna clear up, put on a happy face..". It sounds like Oregon is treating you very well, and I hope it continues to, you deserve it!!!!! I have learned alot about the program from you and know Im not alone in saying that things just arent the same without you here as much as you were, but I know you will be back in full force soon enough :) You take care of yourself, and have water with ya when your takin that 12 block hike.
So glad to hear you are getting settled. Have been reading all your posts and keeping you in my prayers. I am so grateful you have been keeping us informed of how things are going for you and you are often in my thoughts. All the best to you dear friend!
Love in recovery - Jeri
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The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which includes not only others but ourselves as well. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
God helps those who help themselves. I am so glad you are taking the initiative to put yourself out there. That's what you need to do. I, too, love all of your posts and know that you will be cared for.
You are in my prayers every evening.
Maria
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If I am not for me, who will be? If I am only for myself, then who am I? If not now, when?
Oh haxi, I am so glad you posted in here! I am still praying over you, my friend. Sounds like this move is opening up new vistas that were blocked before! I am happy for you. You deserve the very, very best.
Somehow I started to put up a post here and it dissappeared into Internet oblivion somewhere......lol. Great to hear things are rolling along so well for you Hax. I think sometimes we reach a point in life where a definate change in scenery/environment is beneficial, and it sounds that way for you. (Actually that's one reason my brother moved to Dallas about 7 years ago after living here in Colorado all his life). Keep up the good work.
Thanks for all the updates my freind. Please keep sharing and posting. Hey did you call me yesterday? I don't know what you're new number looks like on my caller ID.
howdy /\/\ike, I hope its well your ways.. n that things level 4 u.. U deserve it! My life has been abounding with sillyness - I look down the barrel of do I stay or do I go. I try to get into chat except some applet freezes up on me, maybe I have to hit the alt control delete button - I dunno. The past couple years have been for me like that - I have to hit alt control delete and start over... Oceans of love 2 u, I appreciate you eversomuch - ur bud in recovery, \/\/ille
Glad to hear that things are working out. Keep the updated coming!