I was trying to locate some sites that I could subscribe to for my family for christmas this year when i cam acrossthis site. We are a family of 5 (6 including my doggie toby). It includes my wife of 12 years and 3 children. Their ages range from 12 to 20. I have an older daughter who is 20. My wife had her at a very young age, Also a wonderful son who is 14. He is the pride and joy of our household as he requires most if not almost all of our attention. He has ADHD, is bi-polar and also ws recently diagnosed with mild autisum. He just started high school, however he is in a 5 to1 student to teacher ratio because of his learning disabilities. He currently is at a grade level 4 as far as his mind will let him explore.
Then theres my little peanut. My 12 year old daughter who is a bright young lady. She is very ambitious and has alot of love in her heart for everyone. She had a tough go of it since birth as she was born with Bi-latteral club feet. She has had 4 surgeries and has been placed in a number of casts to try and straighten out her feet as much as possible.
Thank god for small miracles because even though she doesnt walk perfectly straight, she is able to fit in just fine and make friends. she tries to get involved in as many activities in school as possible.
My wife is truly the glue that has held my family together. A wonderful mother whos heart is always full of love and understanding.
Our lives have pretty much turned upside down this year and it just seems to get tougher as each day goes by. It all started with me. I worked my whole life since i was 15 years old. At age 31, i injured myself at work. (My lower back) It was so bad that it required surgery. Unfortunately for me the surgery made matters worse to the point that I am totally disabled and unable to work. Through the past 6 years, i tried my hardest to work part time and succeeded but every day was a struggle being in constant pain. Finally, in April of this year I could not bear the pain anymore and my Doctor put me out of work permanately. I do recieve a check twice a month but the check is so low that its barely enough to put food on our table. Mostly all the time we are behind with our bills. I do try and get anything i can from the state for assistance but that only lasts for so long.
To make matters worse, my wife, who was working a full time job at the same place for 7 years ,was let go. We now find ourselves in unfamiliar territory not knowing what tomorrow will bring.
During this same year, my wife and myself each had a vehichle and believe it od not , we were both involved in seperate accidents which in both cases our cars were a total loss and we also ended up being at fault with no collision. We managed to get one car which we share in order to take our son to the doctors weekly, and our daughter to school.
As we thought things couldnt get worse, my oldest daughter who was married , lost her husband tragically to a massive heart attack in October of this year He was only 27 years old. He left behind his wife, and 2 beautiful children. a son who is 2 years old and a daughter(who he never got a chance to see as my daughter was 6 months pregnant) who is now 2 months old. They are my special angels as I like to call them. They are my grandchildren and will do everything in my power to keep them on the right path in life.
Needless to say, with no jobs, and whatever money we had saved, was spent on funeral costs etc. We are letting our oldest daughter and our grandchildren stay with us until she is ready to venture on her own.
It really upsets me to think of christmas this year as I am finding it so hard to get into the spirit even though I know i must be strong for everyone. It would mean the world to me to give my family a good christmas. I think it could really make a difference, So I am reaching out to anyone who will listen. Anmyone who could possibly help in any way. I have called several orginizations and havent gotten very far. I have heard of families "adopting" needy families for the holidays. Do these families exist? Is there that angel that could help my family this year? The Salvation army and Catholic Charities are booked as far as helping out. I guess my pride, thinking i could make something work, got in the way andI put it off too long. I know there are wonderful people out there, My job dealt with people every day and I know most everyone cares. I just don't know where to turn. I pray everyday to god and my Mother who is in heaven, to try to help me through this. Sometimes i just think that I really don't have it that bad. I have my health right? And a beautiful family. I just wish i could give them a good christmas. It saddens me that i cant.
Thanks for letting me speak my mind and thanks for listening. If someone is out there, someone that could help make my families life a little brighter, please contact me. Believe it or not, my children still believe in Santa claus. Either by person or by the spirit others have.
Thanks and happy Holidays. God Bless.
Sean
email
redzone52970@hotmail.com (cell) 716-563-4958
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In need of some help. Is there an angel out there?
