Moving to a homeless shelter today

Our society promotes a highly over rated idea of what we "need" to be happy. Basic food, water and shelter are all that's needed physically. Happiness is created in our minds. You seem to have that ability. I wish you luck. Happy to see our tax dollar going for something human.
 
Hi all,

quick note, since I'm spending lots of time this week getting all my addresses changed, new phone I was happy to find at Walmart for 15.00, flip phone but that's what I like;) I have a real opportunity to save up now, and have all ready to go when I get the call for my new apt./new life in my small-town that is just, my style. You are so right UR, the best thing I think that's happened to me is learning how little I truly "need". I like to buy a new pair of tennies when I need them, and some of a few "wants" but I no longer want a lot of "stuff" to take care of, worry about. Much more freedom in that. Just for me it is what I prefer;) Maybe it's because I know I have to accept NOT having a bunch, but when I think of having a lot of stuff it's too overwhelming. I never buy a lottery ticket, I'm afraid I'd win. Can't say I'd turn it down though, LOLLLLL! Denise;)
 
Good to hear from you Denise! Yes, most of us have way too much stuff. I love your attitude. But when you win on that lottery ticket come over here for a visit, eh? :love_heart:
 
Good news Denise, as Annie said most of us have far too much, I find I am letting go of needing to acquire any more stuff, though I do have a weakness for gadgets. :confused: I hope all progresses to your ultimate goal soon,
Take care :love_heart:
 
Makes a lot of sense Denise, most of us have way too much stuff. I like the idea of living with less, unfortunately, every time I call myself reducing my footprint upon a move, once I hunker down again, I seem to have collected just as much all over again, but, I swear, this time I mean it, when I move, I'm getting rid of more stuff than I did the last time I moved.

Good to hear that things are working out for you in your new environment, you'll be in your new place and loving it soon enough..
 
Glad you're doing okay Denise, I live in jeans and t-shirts, don't need much stuff at all to be happy. Take care of yourself and keep looking to the future. :)
 
Hi Seabreeze, and all of you that have been so kind to keep in touch, and wish me the best, give me good tips, and just be the caring people you are. I am excited, this is really an adventure. The mission is so good to us, they really expect very little. I am a bit confused as to why some of the obviously older, crippled up, ill to the point of not being able to keep up with chores etc. are not given more help and understanding. We only have to be out for 3 hours in the a.m. but for someone without a car, I have one, or someone that has a crippled leg, or worse, are having to go out and walk "out of sight" of the mission at least.

I suppose there is a reason I don't know about. The women can't fraternize with the men or I would have offered a ride to a very crippled man. I think he must be doing ok because he is coming and going. There is a bus, lots of resources, even listed, but some folks have a hard time getting those down you know. Well, more later.

Hugs, and thank yous to all once again:) The walks to the libraries, of with either Coos Bay or North bend are easy to do and so I am leaving my truck often so I can lose some fat-globules, LOL!! Denise
 
AprilT said:
Makes a lot of sense Denise, most of us have way too much stuff. I like the idea of living with less, unfortunately, every time I call myself reducing my footprint upon a move, once I hunker down again, I seem to have collected just as much all over again, but, I swear, this time I mean it, when I move, I'm getting rid of more stuff than I did the last time I moved.

Good to hear that things are working out for you in your new environment, you'll be in your new place and loving it soon enough..
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Well, I think I mentioned it was necessity to start out with, then I was comfy without all of it. I suspect when I get my new place, I'll collect a few things;) I lOVE thriftshops, and really like eclectic, because there's so many types of things I like, way fun;) hugs, denise
 
Hey Denise,

How are you doing? I haven't been on here in awhile. Our oldest son died unexpectedly last month and I was sort of thrown for a loop. I have been wondering about you and hoping you are doing OK. This is the first thread I have checked since getting back on the here.
 
Linda, My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your son.
The loss of a child is a crushing blow to bear and a pain that never goes away.
 
Thank you Raven. You are correct. We are just trying to put one foot in front of the other and make it through each day. Our son was almost 50 and he died 2 days before his son's 21st BD so it's hard on many levels. He died of a stroke on April 21st. We will survive though. One day at a time. I know a lot of other folks have had to experience this almost unbearable pain.
 
Linda:( I am so sorry, I'm glad you let me know, as well as others. I haven't ever suffered through anything like that, but I know there are plenty here that have. I will say a prayer for you and the family:( denise
 
Thank you everyone for your kind words. I didn't mean to put a dent in this thread with my sad news. We have had out of state company and I'm just now getting back on the computer so I'm trying to catch up with everyone on here. :)
 
Denise having lost a daughter with two little kids years ago I can tell you survival is possible and as time goes by you remember the good things and look past the horror of the moment. Our daughter passed from breast cancer which made it to her lungs. The period before death took her at the hospital was the worst. We always look at it as having taken her from her horrible pain. Remember all the good things Linda. I know that gnawing pain you are feeling now. Stay tough, it will get easier.....
 
Thank you both Denise and AZ Jim. I'm sorry Jim to hear about your daughter and with her long illness and leaving behind 2 small children. That must have been an unbelievably tough time for you and your family. Your words of encouragement help a lot.
 

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