Topic: Prayers Please
njmom05's photo
Mon 08/30/10 04:00 PM
Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear of your housing trouble! I'll say a prayer that the doublewide is your new home! flowerforyou
Give Noah a hug from Christopher!

Monier's photo
Mon 08/30/10 07:26 PM
Praying as well


PacificStar48's photo
Mon 08/30/10 08:28 PM
Hey hope you are feeling better today now the situation is had a little time.

My prayer path is mre like Jesus's which is to give Loaves and Fishes when someone is once I have put my worries in the lord's hands. I firmly believe he will move someone to give you the help you need if you winnow through the words. While I am too far away to roll my sleeves and actually do leg work I have tried to brain storming for you for prayers with muscles lol. My brain muscle is not what it used to be but families in crisis is not new territory for it.

A thought came to mind that you might want to consider with the idea or getting a Doublewide. I am a huge fan of mobile home living but if it was built before 1977 the saftey codes are much lower and the risk that you will have problems is much higher. Furnace and AC failure is very high in a home over 10 years old.

Second assistance programs for mobile homes are decidedly lower than for fixed foundation residences. Includeing building ramps if that is a need for you special needs family member.

Third utilities can be MUCH higher so check for proof of what the bills have been for the last year by having the Landlord give you the local utility free audit he can print off the computer. If he won't do it you can bet they are double what a similiar square footage of and apartment. Repairs are also much more difficult and costly .

Fifth "mobile" homes are regulated by and entirely different houseing beuracracy and while they are overviewed by the federal Government the problems are nortorious. Most states have a statewide owners association that can give you important information. At least have someone check a local military base and see if the "park" or landlord is on their houseing list because it can help you avoid the worst ones. Unless you NEVER plan to move don't buy because selling mobiles is usually harder than selling a dead horse.

Last but not least if you are the permenant guardian of the special needs dependent person in your family you may qualify to live in the >55 Parks in their tiny % exceptions. Often these parks are very nice if you can tolerate living with people who are much older than yourself. They usually have strictly enforced rules and would not allow other children but if your older child is determined to live on his own as an emancipated minor maybe that won't be and issue.

Good Luck


heartbreaker123's photo
Mon 08/30/10 09:10 PM

My 18 y.o. son called me today to schedule his driver's license test. I told him he needed to get his butt home and do this since I've been here packing but having no clue where we will live. He's been gone since Friday and was suppose to be at his Dad's turns out he took a turn to go be with his brother who has his own apartment. Anyway he has one yr to go to graduate from h.s. Today he told me if I end up in low income housing he is moving out. I hung up the phone on him thinking this is NOT how a family supports each other during such a crisis. My child needs a good kick in the behind, but ya know he's 18 now! Kids think they KNOW everything at that age.

My husband is saying he will buy us a house, but as a counselor reminded me HOW will I maintain this house, and what if this all ends in divorce since he doesn't seem to be making any effort on working at the relationship. He is in counseling for himself but when his counselor told him I'd come in, he said he wasn't ready for that. This was before the housing situation. Anyway I need a miracle here. I'm having a hard time dealing with the stress of all of this.


:heart: flowerforyou special prayer's for u and the children,i can kinda relate after 20+yr's of marriage ha,and taking custody of 3 wk old grandson then guess what at 41 i was up and leaveing my farm and allmost every thing and started all over as a sing grandma.keep the FAITH AND GOD WILL FIND U AWAY.AND THERE IS NOT A DAMN THING WRONG WITH LOW INCOME OR HUD ASSIT WITH UR RENT I HAD 2 FOR AWHILE WILL REMEMBER U AS MANY OTHERS N MY DAILY PRAYER'S.think pos and GOD will c u through this:angel: winking

heartbreaker123's photo
Mon 08/30/10 09:14 PM

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,

the power and the glory,

for ever and ever.

Amen
God I ask that you help Mystique to get through this difficult time. I ask this in the name of your son Jesus Christ.
Amen
Great prayer say it evryday since 1st grade and is just rt for this situation and GOD WILL C HER THROUGH THIS

Mystique42's photo
Fri 09/03/10 05:37 PM
It's been a humdinger of a week. I had gotten news I was accepted THEN the very next day I was told that I would need a cosigner OR $10,000. Neither is an option for me. So they asked if my husband would sign an agreement and have it notarized.... so he did do that and he gave me full custody of my child on this agreement... not through the courts though. I've been on hold since. The yard sale continues and I've sold SOME stuff. The landlord says he will WORK with me.... he knows I am in a major panic who wouldn't be? Today a woman dropped by my hard sale and there we both stood praying in my yard together. I did not know this woman at all.

I've been waiting on the Lord and hoping we'd be approved for the doublewide. Noah started kindergarten and he's doing okay. I pray every day, and every night. I believe God will answer our prayers and I hope it's soon. I've been a nervous wreck, and I find myself crying at the drop of a hat these days.

Tomorrow the mobile home woman is suppose to call me with a plan B. I have no clue what that is. I wake up each morning wishing this were all just a bad dream. Thank you for all of your prayers and kind wishes. The boys and I appreciate them.

heartbreaker123's photo
Sat 09/04/10 09:13 AM
:heart: flowerforyou i am still saying those prayers for u and just keep having FAITH and GOD will c u thru this.try and have a good week end abd mayb things will turn around for u next week.:angel: waving

no photo
Sat 09/04/10 11:22 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with U sounds like things may be a little better for ya!!!flowerforyou

Mystique42's photo
Mon 09/06/10 03:16 PM
You know I just can't wait to report good news to everyone. I do not believe the Lord has forgotten us, and I believe something is bound to happen this week. I am having a big yard sale for as long as I can... geez can't seem to give away a free dresser here. It's long with 9 drawers. Tomorrow I will begin knocking on more doors hoping for a loan or something to happen. I just pray Gods hand is in it and he puts me on the right road. I've been trying to work from home, have a yard sale, pack, and check on places.... I feel so tired. I believe if God brings you to it, he just has to help ya through it. Still waiting on the Lord to open the right door.

My husband told me next week I can come to counseling with him. I am thinking about it all since he told me "If I shut my mouth, maybe he'd come home." It's as if to say if I don't make him angry, don't ask for love, don't ask him for honesty.... then he wouldn't get angry and lose his temper. Thing is I do call him on his lies, and his unloving behaviors. I guess I won't just 'shut up' as he puts it. I feel I have rights for a loving home built on a solid foundation of truth and stability. Question is... is his counselor working for him or for the marriage? I read if she isn't working for the marriage, then I am wasting my time. Anyway... I'm waiting on God here and doing ALL I can to try and get a home for me and my two boys. Noah has Down sydnrome and he sure deserves the best from me.

Lpdon's photo
Mon 09/06/10 04:00 PM

I just found out this past week my landlord is raising my rent by $300.00. I didn't see this coming. I have until October to find a place to live. My husband and I are separated, and I'm not so sure he is coming back. It's a long complicated story. Thing is I really need the Lord's wisdom and guidance right now and a place to stay with my two son's. One of my boys has Down syndrome and is suppose to be starting school. I am overwhelmed since I live in this huge farmhouse full of stuff. I feel very much alone.
Thanks for your prayers.


I don't know if he can do that. Look at your lease\contract. Then fight it, especially with your kids situation.

Mystique42's photo
Mon 09/06/10 06:21 PM
I called several lawyers and each sent me on to a new lawyer. The one lawyer who did see me told me there was nothing I could do.

Mystique42's photo
Tue 09/07/10 06:15 PM
No news today... :( Still praying for a break through.

heartbreaker123's photo
Wed 09/08/10 08:20 PM
:heart: flowers keeping u n my prayers as always.GOD WILL C U THROUGH THIS BELIEVE,and if i was n ur situation id go to salvation army red cross a church mayb they can help at a church get u n to that house.and no u and those boy's deserve better than what so called husband is asking u to do,i wouldnt put up with itnoway keep me posted:angel: waving

Terri720's photo
Wed 09/08/10 08:28 PM
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

no photo
Wed 09/08/10 08:55 PM
flowerforyou :heart: flowerforyou :heart: flowerforyou

LAMom's photo
Thu 09/09/10 01:35 PM
Positive vibes coming your way ((( Suz ))):heart:

Mystique42's photo
Fri 09/17/10 08:01 AM
Hello all..... Here I am still boxing up stuff and I thought I was going to get into the double wide.... but first they wanted 5% down, then 10% down, and then they wanted $10,000 after they made a mistake in the math. So I put in an application to rent a house a few days ago and here I am STILL waiting.... I think this is the hardest part there is. The unknown factor when your life seems to be in the hands of other people as you wait for them to make decisions. Time is running out and now I'm sick... stuffy head, congestion. My two boys were ill this past weekend/week. I told myself my arms still work, my legs are fine, sick or not.... so KEEP packing.... KEEP believing. So this is where I am at today.... still waiting and praying God opens a door, and then I'm hoping he sends an army to help me move. Just a lady in waiting in NEPA. :) (Seems like the story of my life)

carold's photo
Sun 09/19/10 12:44 PM
Just seen this prayer for you and your girlie. flowerforyou
I would go for the counseling with your husband even if you don't get back together. And I wouldn't take him up on his offer if you just shut up. Talk about having it his way.
Have you tried 211? through out the US, it is a number to help you in your area for whatever assistants you might need. Has come in handy for me.
Big Hugs Girlie ((((((((Suz))))))) hangin thereflowerforyou

Mystique42's photo
Thu 09/23/10 05:10 AM
Hello friends... I want to THANK YOU for all of your prayers. I got a call about a place to live and I can't tell you how relieved I am. Time is a ticking and Oct 1st is not long off. So you may not be hearing from me for awhile. I have to get things set up with internet, and all. I just wanted to report the good news since it's been a long wait. Your friendship and prayers mean VERY much to me and my boys. So thanks again. Well I have MUCH to do. Love ya all....flowerforyou

heartbreaker123's photo
Thu 09/23/10 08:23 PM
Edited by heartbreaker123 on Thu 09/23/10 08:25 PM

Hello friends... I want to THANK YOU for all of your prayers. I got a call about a place to live and I can't tell you how relieved I am. Time is a ticking and Oct 1st is not long off. So you may not be hearing from me for awhile. I have to get things set up with internet, and all. I just wanted to report the good news since it's been a long wait. Your friendship and prayers mean VERY much to me and my boys. So thanks again. Well I have MUCH to do. Love ya all....flowerforyou
:banana: :banana: flowers :heart: c we all told u GOD would c u thru this.congrats keep us posted as soon as poss b safe and b happy and i think everyone here loves u as well:angel: waving and u r more than welcome