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I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 3 years ago. For the first two years I only had medicare, no secondary ins. or prescription coverage and am deeply in debt. I get SS disability but don't make it from paycheck to paycheck. My youngest son is 10 and I'd like to leave him some memories and not have to say "no, we can't afford it" all the time. I also need to bury myself, I can't get life insurance. I will pay it forward and have actually been in the "giving" position myself years ago and felt so good about it, I can't believe I'm in this position, I've never asked for anything before. Thank you for listening (or reading), I know nothing will happen but it helped to get it out.

To the attention of:

Barack Obama, US President;
Rick Perry, Governor of Texas;
US Senators from Texas: John Cornyn, Kay Bailey Hutchison;
US Representatives from Texas: Al Green, Blake Farenthold, Charles A. Gonzalez, Chet Edwards, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Francisco R. Canseco, Gene Green, Henry Cuellar, Jeb Hensarling, Joe Barton, John Abney Culberson, John R. Carter, K. Michael Conaway, Kay Granger, Kenny Marchant, Kevin Brady, Lamar Smith, Lloyd Doggett, Louie Gohmert, Mac Thornberry, Michael C. Burgess, Michael T. McCaul, Pete Olson, Pete Sessions, Ralph M. Hall, Randy Neugebauer, Ron Paul, Ruben Hinojosa, Sam Johnson, Sheila Jackson Lee, Silvestre Reyes, Ted Poe;
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Post Open Letter to your Elected Representatives

I would like to say thanks to all the people who are trying to help us,thanks and god bless.

i just want everyone to know,a lady replyied to me and helped me.she is sending my 3children coats and couple things each(pr jeans,shirt,a toy for my daughter,a toy for one of my boys,and a pr boots for my oldest son.without good people in this world,people like me and my children who are in need would be very unhappy on the holidays.im so grateful now to at least have a few things for them to put under the tree!thank god for her and people like her who care about others who are in pain!this has given me alittle hope,where i had none anymore.thank you soo much for all you do!much love from my family to yours!!!!

I know that everyone is struggling and can’t get things going or you are having problems just to live. Maybe you just got a head with things but then bang another problem came your way and you are wondering, how are you going to survive this one. I feel for you and I understand. I understand because I’ve been there. But you must be thankful this Thanksgiving.

I know it easier said than done. But look at it this way. You have a full life in front of you and you now have a good beginning to things. If you can’t get it together now, wait until tomorrow and start again. If you can’t see the future because you hate what is happening to you right now, then tomorrow can be a new.

Be thankful that you can go forward and you can move on. Be thankful that you have a life that you can make a change and you are in control. Be thankful that you woke up today and you are tired of worrying and are going to take action. Be thankful that you have people who can help you and they are all around you, you are just not seeing that right now. Be thankful that you can change your life and make it right. Be thankful that you are not the only going through this problem. Be thankful that you have the rest of your life to make it right. Be thankful.

Look, I know the feelings; I know about struggling, I know that it’s not easy. But one thing I did learn is that you can make the change and make it right. You can be good and wonderful with what you have and how to make it right. You can stop the wheels of life and let it go the other direction. Yes, you can. So be thankful.

No matter how you do it or what you do, have a great Thanksgiving and remember to be thankful.

There are so many of us that need at least a little help, nice to know I'm not the only one pulling my heart out from the stress and trying to fight off the sadness of it all.

I have a lot of bills, a lot of debt, a couple health problems, no job, no health insurance, no prospects. I've applied for half a dozen jobs this past month, scored on a couple interviews but nothing panned out. Pet sitting has helped me with the bare essentials but that is pretty dead-end and not enough to reduce my debts or get ahead.

If there were some type of scam-free grant that could allow me to go to college, or to find a place that I could go that would ensure me a job, that would be an answer to my wishes. I don't understand how to write a grant, if I did I would have already tried that, kudos to those that can!

I MY NAME IS MARIA IM 13 YEARS OLD ...

MY FAMILY IN NEED OF HELP BEACUASE MY DAD DOESNT WORK STAYS AT HOME SMOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE AND LAYING DOWN WATCHING TV OR PLAYING A GAME IN THE COMPUTER NAMED YOVILLE ON MYSPACE AND MY MOM THE SAME DOESNT WORK STAYS AT THE HOUSE SMOKING INSIDE CIGARETTES AND ANYTIME I TELLTHEM TO STOP BEACUSE IS AT APT ND 2 ROOM WITH 5 KIDS AND THEY SMOKE IN THE LIVING ROOM LIKE 2PACKS A DAY EACH MY MOM AND DAD BOTH SAY DO YOU PAY THE RENT NO SO LEAVE ME ALONE AND EVERYTIME I GO TO MY FRIENDS HOUSE THEY ALL SAY I SMELL LIKE CIGARETTES AND IN SCHOOL THE SAMETHING ..

AND THEY PAY THE RENT BY MY GRAND PA HELPS THEY OUT AND IDK HOW BUT THEY WASTE ALOT OF MONEY IN CIGARETTE BOXES AND IM TIRED OF SMELLING LIKE THAT AND LEAVEING INSIDE A LITTLE APT AND ALL MY BROTHES AND SISTERS Im THE OLDES. . .......

PLEASE HELP ME Im TIRED EMAIL ME AT gaby_2544@yahoo.com THANKS

I never thought I'd be doing anything like this but here it goes.  I guess I should preface this by a remark that my mother has made my whole life and that is "If you didn't have bad luck you wouldn't have any luck." No words ever said were more true.  I lost my job of 28 years about 5 years ago and have just about lost everything Ive ever had.  I know everyone is in the same boat but I could really use some help.  Help me save my house. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

 I have most recently been reluctant to ask for help because I felt it to be a lack of faith and was accustomed to giving rather than recieving. Now I ask.

 My wife of thirteen years thought I was her problem and wanted a divorce. Although she now regrets it I am emotionally exhausted with the comings and goings and the promises. The stakes were higher this time. I was finally, at 57 years of age, able to purchase a home in September of '08. She left in May of '09. My back's sore, it's winter and the seller wants to foreclose on my 20K equity. I need 5K to stay here and move on with my life. I welcome any communication and support. I'm an ebayer (801buddy) who's bought about 60 items and sold 2. I have a paypal account.

 I appreciate you taking the time to read this.

                                                               Thanks, Jim  jk848@q.com

I started on here a long time ago asking for help.  I did not know how to solve some problems and I got plenty of advice from everyone.  This Christmas is the first year I have not been able to afford to buy presents for my family and friends.  On Christmas Day I am going to call all of them and wish them a happy day and a great 2010.  My phone has unlimited minutes and that is my present to my friends this year. 

When I first asked for help I was so down and worried and some of you said God will make a way.  None of you made fun or belittled me for making a request for help.  Well, God did make a way for me to get my things.  I still am behind in rent but the landlord is being patient.  I am still behind in my electric bill and the company gave me an extension.  So, all in all, things are OK.  They could be better but OK works right now.

I also got a job.  It doesn't take care of everything but it is a JOB.  So even though life is not swell, as the saying goes, I have my health, my family, my friends and GOD in my corner.  So I am thankful and looking forward to 2010.  I've been at the bottom (still real close to it) but I know that I can move up - step by step, little by little.  

Never give up.  Keep praying, keep moving yourself to higher levels of thought.  We are all here for a reason.  This is the season so find your reason.  Again, I thank you for all the advice - it made me rise to a higher level and once I reached that level I was able to help myself.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS.  Good luck to all.  I keep you in my prayers.  You will triumph over your situation - just don't give up.   

Hello,

I need help with Stocking stuffers this year.   I have 6 kids to buy for.  Four are  teens and two are toddlers.  

Please if you can help me I would appreaciate it.

Sherry Long

596 Thomas Rd

Pangburn, AR. 72121

Hi my name is cheyenne I have a daughter that will be two christmas eve an have no money to bye presents for her for christmas I would apprecate anyone that can help thanks cheyenne an kiee!