Ryan Sharpe
Member
- Sep 29, 2016
- 10
Hello,
Update: we had to evacuate the beach area becase we were only a few mile from the beach and between the two bodies of water we left before the bridge was closed. Were about 15 miles inland now. It was an exciting day waking up with a cracked windshield and a flat tire. Was able to bike pump it enough to find a gas station with an air pump still working. Got a plug kit at advanced auto parts and fixed it. Were hoping our apartment doesnt end up underwater but we will see. We took most the food we were able to get thanks to everyones hrlp. Idk what we would of had to do withought some cash for gas and being able to drive out. Thank you all so much. You helped us so much.
I,m Ryan, and was referred by Walter, someone here who has been a good friend. There seems to be a really amazing community here, and thank you all so much for being there for us. It really means a lot to me.
EDIT: This left us with a lot to mange and figure out, it has been a stressful month, so the support is such a relief. When this happened my best friend of years was part of the move with us, and with the Turmoil of it all we fell out, she was left pretty broken as I had pushed her for a year to go to school and she had just finished her second quarter when it closed. She was so proud to be making progress, then being left feeling like it was for not she moved back to the motel with her mom. I had a pool stick from over 9 years ago that when things were tight then I was still able to keep, I let it go this time around. I spent last night consoling my neighbor after her boyfriend left her, that she shouldn't hurt herself, shes doing better now. One of her friends was living out of a bag, I gave her a box which was really sad because of how happy she was to have something to put stuff in. I just really appreciate it, because as scared as I have been to make sure everything will be ok for my daughter. I also have been seeing more than ever the challenges that people are facing. I really wish I was in a situation to assist others and really appreciate the support. I felt like I lost the track I was on, lost a lot of time on my GI bill, lost my best friend, lost things I made a point to hold onto, then saw people and friends in struggle. I just really appreciate everything.
EDIT: ... wow, its over 600.
[10:47PM] : omg, I could pay towards the bill I have here for moving out the other unit. this is insane, I was going to just left everything else go except the essentials, and now I could pay bills? fk I ..
I had cancelled netflix to save the 10 bucks, we dont have cable, my phone is disconected and im useing a skype number on wifi since its 6 bucks a month
I just cant believe it.
I don't know how to re express that to you all, so I pasted it, thank you so much.
EDIT: I turned off donations, thank you all very much, the last thing I want is any more than I would need, especially when I see so many people these days facing their own challenges. We really appreciate it, I will update soon, thanks.
EDIT: I turned donation back on this morning after reading a suggestion that made a lot of sense to me. I will put Lillian and this transition every bit first, however if there is anything that is above what is helping us, I will focus on helping others I know that were affected by this closure. If that turns out to be the case, I will update on the the who and what it accomplished for them. I just wanted this information to be present. Thank you all for your support.
EDIT: So much support, I will Fill the gas, budget to keep it good until we are, get anything Lilly needs and stock up the fridge with some more variety for her to choose from. pay some due bills, keep some aside for anything unexpected. I think anything unused when were back on track should be put towards donation. I want to fully respect the intent of all the assistance we received, as well, I am open to recommendations or requests. I will be posting updates and pictures with how we are using it, maybe a lot of trust, but happy to verify. thank you all so much.
EDIT: Also, I had mentioned that I was pawning everything I could. anything I pawned I will not recover as I feel that would violate the best purpose of this help. I have everything I can't afford to loose with me, And we are happy. I really look forward to updating with positive news.
EDIT: The Fund reached 956, I turned it off, I think were going to make it fine from here, I,m optimistic that everything will work out fine, and I really look forward to updating on the progress we make and the stability we will have with the help. thanks so much.
EDIT/Update: we are doing my better thanks to all the help, We have plenty of food to get by now, have been able to keep gas in the car. There is still about 500 left in the bank which is so amazing especially since we are right near the beach and facing a likely evacuation for the hurricane. I have an appointment on the 10th with the veterans office at city hall to get assistance paying rent this month, I have already discussed everything with our apartments about the situation and they will work with us. hopefully with this appointment at a later date then id original hope, it will actually work out with the hurricane passing by then. Thank you all for your support.
Update: we had to evacuate the beach area becase we were only a few mile from the beach and between the two bodies of water we left before the bridge was closed. Were about 15 miles inland now. It was an exciting day waking up with a cracked windshield and a flat tire. Was able to bike pump it enough to find a gas station with an air pump still working. Got a plug kit at advanced auto parts and fixed it. Were hoping our apartment doesnt end up underwater but we will see. We took most the food we were able to get thanks to everyones hrlp. Idk what we would of had to do withought some cash for gas and being able to drive out. Thank you all so much. You helped us so much.
I,m Ryan, and was referred by Walter, someone here who has been a good friend. There seems to be a really amazing community here, and thank you all so much for being there for us. It really means a lot to me.
EDIT: This left us with a lot to mange and figure out, it has been a stressful month, so the support is such a relief. When this happened my best friend of years was part of the move with us, and with the Turmoil of it all we fell out, she was left pretty broken as I had pushed her for a year to go to school and she had just finished her second quarter when it closed. She was so proud to be making progress, then being left feeling like it was for not she moved back to the motel with her mom. I had a pool stick from over 9 years ago that when things were tight then I was still able to keep, I let it go this time around. I spent last night consoling my neighbor after her boyfriend left her, that she shouldn't hurt herself, shes doing better now. One of her friends was living out of a bag, I gave her a box which was really sad because of how happy she was to have something to put stuff in. I just really appreciate it, because as scared as I have been to make sure everything will be ok for my daughter. I also have been seeing more than ever the challenges that people are facing. I really wish I was in a situation to assist others and really appreciate the support. I felt like I lost the track I was on, lost a lot of time on my GI bill, lost my best friend, lost things I made a point to hold onto, then saw people and friends in struggle. I just really appreciate everything.
EDIT: ... wow, its over 600.
[10:47PM] : omg, I could pay towards the bill I have here for moving out the other unit. this is insane, I was going to just left everything else go except the essentials, and now I could pay bills? fk I ..
I had cancelled netflix to save the 10 bucks, we dont have cable, my phone is disconected and im useing a skype number on wifi since its 6 bucks a month
I just cant believe it.
I don't know how to re express that to you all, so I pasted it, thank you so much.
EDIT: I turned off donations, thank you all very much, the last thing I want is any more than I would need, especially when I see so many people these days facing their own challenges. We really appreciate it, I will update soon, thanks.
EDIT: I turned donation back on this morning after reading a suggestion that made a lot of sense to me. I will put Lillian and this transition every bit first, however if there is anything that is above what is helping us, I will focus on helping others I know that were affected by this closure. If that turns out to be the case, I will update on the the who and what it accomplished for them. I just wanted this information to be present. Thank you all for your support.
EDIT: So much support, I will Fill the gas, budget to keep it good until we are, get anything Lilly needs and stock up the fridge with some more variety for her to choose from. pay some due bills, keep some aside for anything unexpected. I think anything unused when were back on track should be put towards donation. I want to fully respect the intent of all the assistance we received, as well, I am open to recommendations or requests. I will be posting updates and pictures with how we are using it, maybe a lot of trust, but happy to verify. thank you all so much.
EDIT: Also, I had mentioned that I was pawning everything I could. anything I pawned I will not recover as I feel that would violate the best purpose of this help. I have everything I can't afford to loose with me, And we are happy. I really look forward to updating with positive news.
EDIT: The Fund reached 956, I turned it off, I think were going to make it fine from here, I,m optimistic that everything will work out fine, and I really look forward to updating on the progress we make and the stability we will have with the help. thanks so much.
EDIT/Update: we are doing my better thanks to all the help, We have plenty of food to get by now, have been able to keep gas in the car. There is still about 500 left in the bank which is so amazing especially since we are right near the beach and facing a likely evacuation for the hurricane. I have an appointment on the 10th with the veterans office at city hall to get assistance paying rent this month, I have already discussed everything with our apartments about the situation and they will work with us. hopefully with this appointment at a later date then id original hope, it will actually work out with the hurricane passing by then. Thank you all for your support.
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