Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Seven
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Sorry to say, that old adage is - NO MORE - since the 60's & 70's housing cost/expenses have continue to rise. Particularly with the increase in the cost of living, including the lack of affordable and available rentals too . . . Housing cost, especially renting an apartment (even in a rural area) plus any additional expenses - such as electricity/heating - when not included with the rental is now closer to 1/3 to 1/2 of a person/s income . . .
AND - For those on a limited income (including Seniors/People on Disability Income/Minimum wage/etc) it is even worse, whether or not you get any government subsidies. Around here affordable housing is extreamly limited, almost non-exsistant. Just as an example: Where I live, which is a Senior Housing community that has a waiting list of up to 3+ years, actually 2-3 years ago a 1 Bedroom apartment went from $650 per month to over $1,200 per month (which was approved by HUD as a fair market value). And from seeing rental signs around town, that is cheap . . . Just Sayin' . . .
Here are a few links to other websites that might bring some additional insight and information for those who might be interested:
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Out Of Reach . . .
How Much do you Need to Earn to Afford a Modest Apartment in Your State?
Calculate Your Housing Costs
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Yes it was all my paranoia. I have nothing to worry about. All except for Ginnys health and what she is going to be going through. I want to be there for her so I am trying to stay in good enough shape to help. I don't know why I was even thinking that way. We are in the process of what we need to do and where we are going to go.That part I really hate. 8 months ago things were good now they are worse then anything we have ever had to face. I want to make he days as good as I can. I don't think I will last that long after she is gone. Hopefully they were err in the wrong thing. For now we just have to figure things out the best we can. I love her and she loves me. we will do the best we can. She doesn't feel in the least bit sick for now. Life is being very bad to us. We just have to live with it. I am so glad I at least had you guys to fall back on. I don't like it but there is nothing short of a miracle to pull us out. We know that. We just have to make the best of it. I love all you guys for being there for us. This is really the only thing that keeps me going.I'm sorry you never got a chance to see her or how she really is. My daughter will be her Wednesday night and Alyssa will be going home for nearly a week. I still don't have any idea what will transpire and I am not looking forward to it.Life can lead us into some bad things and this is the worst for us. Ever. Maybe we have just been lucky IDK. There are going to be some bad hard days ahead.They have showed me on paper how we can get by. With all those bros and sises we have a financial planner in the group. I'm sorry if I made things sound so bad. They are bad but we can get by, I hope.We have to. I need to be there for her. Please always be there. I'm counting on it. You guys are my only people who I trust with what is to come. And God knows I need it. So we will be in touch you know that. Will talk more later.
-Oh boy Panda for lunch and dinner. It' not the most authentic there is but in this town not bad at all
Boy, I was hoping that they would've put that feeding tube in you last hospital visit and kept it there until you reached 180lbs,lol. Enjoy your panda...
Yes, it is the new rage. You can have General Tso's with panda instead of chicken, or panda foo yung.
But for real a national treasure is burning. They think they can save some of Notre Dame de Paris. But she is still on fire, and some of the pictures are horrific. They have been able to save most of the valuable artwork, but the wooden shell inside much of the Cathedral has been destroyed.
Heard earlier that the statues of the Saints that were surrounding the spire had been taken down last week, as part of the restoration. So at least they're safe, along with whatever they were able to get out.
Gratitude that so much was saved. They say that damage to the rose windows was minimal. The first item on the repair list will be a new roof-- with steel instead of wood. The Louvre restoration clinic is going to be busy the next few years.
I don't know why this is happening but my wife and granddaughter are treating me like a piece of dirt. they are conctantly doing like this. I don't know why this is happening but it is constant. I don't understand. they just keep saying very mean things to me like I have done something to treat me like this If I say somthing nice they say something terrible to me. I don't know what is happening. Its like I have done something terrible. I just wish I could get out of here. I am so torn up inside and I don't understand. Its like they hate me, I have never done anything to deserve this. I want to get this down and post it before someone can delete it.
I honestly don't know why this is happening. I'm sorry I didn't get back to you Mike but Its not able to be done. They would be happy as a clam if they could get this done. It started this morning I hope someone reads this right away. I actually don't feel safe being in a bedroom I just don't know what to do.j Some how I have come to be the scourge of Spokane. I don't know what is going on.I love them both but the have made it very apparent I'm not wanted here. I don't know why this is happening, For some reason they are acting like they are going to push me out of their life. It has been terrible. I need to find a way to leave. They are more or less saying we don't want anything to do with you. Life has become unlivable. I am actually scared. They act like they hate me. I am going to make several stops and post this so it can be seen. It probably wouldn't be so bad if I deserved this but I dont.
I don't understand this at all, if I had done anything to deserve this then it would be understandable but I haven't. If anyone has any idea what would cause this would love to hear it.They are finally asleep. Just tell me why this is happening please They are acting like I have caused this, its very hard to explain. I am afraid of what they may do. I wish I had friends close by but I don't. This has completely taken me off my guard. I am so lost as to why this is happening. I am actually scared of why. I don't know how to explain this. All I can say is it came out of the blu. For some reason I am like a piece of S__T. They don't care in the slightest how this is making me feel. I just don't have a clue. Why this is going on. I want to get a lot of this on here before they see it. If there was just a reason for this I could maybe understand. I know it has got to be terrible to get a fatal diagnosis but why is this going on. It is so hard to explain how they are acting. I just would like to be somewhat happy even tho there is nothing to be happy about. I am afraid they are going to call the police on me for something. I hope a lot of people read this. I am truly afraid. I don't know what is going to happen next. What is going to happen next. Why is this happening now. Why is it happening to me. What should I do. I don't have a clue. It is really like this cancer is my fault. I just don't know any more.
Pat, I think they love you more than you think. Right now is a chaotic time. Make sure you get plenty of sleep, it helps in times like this.
I am so glad they were able to save so much! Watching the spire fall was heartbreaking.
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you are right i'm just being as strange as things around us are.. it is a really weird time in our lives.. All bad. I feel terrible about what is happening really bad.
Dear Patrick....you ARE NOT JUST a paycheck!!!! You have ALWAYS been the backbone of your family. You have always taken EXCELLENT care of your family!!!
Maybe they're just trying to make this whole terrible( for you, your wife, and all the family and friends that you are blessed with) a little easier for you emotionally and mentally.
You are, of course, depressed now, which I think is NATURAL with all the horrible things that are happening to you and your loved ones. Your sense of humor and strength have shone thru in here, despite all the hell you and your beloved wife are going thru.
YOU ARE LOVED!!!
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