What? Yeah. Dirty socks. And dirty sweatshirts. And holey t-shirts. And shredded, stretched out, dirty underwear. Are you totally disgusted? Child #2 and I were. We found all these items in the donated clothes given to the shelter where we are staying. So, you really want me to dress my child in your child’s old,Continue reading “Give me your tired, your poor, your dirty socks…”
Category Archives: Writings
The Face of the Shelter
As some (or all of you, if you’ve been paying attention!) know, Children #’s 2, 3, 4, and I are currently residing in a homeless shelter. It isn’t bad. It’s not ideal, of course, but at least we have our own room and bathroom. There is a kitchen that we share with several other rooms. Continue reading “The Face of the Shelter”
Frustration
I had a very bad day today. I was going to write about the dinner I cooked tonight, but that will have to wait until Thursday. I need to vent! You may or may not know that children #’s 2, 3, 4 and I are currently homeless. We are living in a shelter. I amContinue reading “Frustration”
Is Anyone Listening????
Hello? Are you there? I can’t see you! Where are you? Why must I face it in loneliness? Where have you all gone? Fair weather or foul, I am here. Where are you?
Summer Fun!!!
What do you like to do for fun in the summer? We like to visit water parks and theme parks. We have a pass that gets us into two water parks and a theme park, of which we are making good use. Today we visited a water park and the theme park. We started outContinue reading “Summer Fun!!!”
The Rope’s End
Swinging, swinging From the Rope’s End Just a little more Let go. It can’t hurt more than it already does. Too much pain! Too much suffering! Only the evil really thrive! Where is He? Just. Let. Me. Go. As you may or may not know, our family has been going through many tough times. WeContinue reading “The Rope’s End”
Never Alone
Why do I feel so abandoned by you? Am I alone? So much noise, Inside and out of my head. White noise, Beautiful birdsong, Silence of you. Quiet. Am I ever really? How can I find you If I am not?
A Family Mental Health Update
It has been brought to my attention that at least one of you (Shout out to Tamara!!!) want to know what’s up with our family (and our mental health!) So, here you go! Not having a home is very challenging, especially when it comes to mental health. Child #3 is still taking his pills, butContinue reading “A Family Mental Health Update”
I Pose A Question
Alright, listen up! I find that I need to come up with all of these blog posts and I have no idea whether you will like them or relegate them to the proverbial circular file (trash can for those of you too young to know of what I am speaking!) So, here’s your chance, myContinue reading “I Pose A Question”
Considering Others
We went to an amusement park today and I was appalled at some of the behavior practiced there. Some of the people were fine, and even nice. But, like everything else, a few bad apples spoil the batch. We first had an issue, with what used to be called the whirligig. It is now calledContinue reading “Considering Others”
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