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| Wednesday, March 07 2007 @ 10:23 PM EST |
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Please Help Me Help Others !!
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ihsyn | Views::
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Hi Barry,
My name is Nyshi but my friends call me Nah-Nah. It would take a series of books and a quarter of a century to tell you about all of the obstacles I've faced over the pass 20 years of my life. I'm not a perfect girl and Lord knows the world is not a perfect place. However, through every tragedy, obstacle, mishap, and mistake I've encountered over the years- I've still managed to stay strong and press my way through. Like you Barry, I to live life wishing I could have been dwelt a different set of cards and I'm writing because I'm at a point in my life where I'm ready to just give up on my dream. I knew since I was young what I wanted to accomplish throughout my life and although I have accomplished several of my goals. It seems life the only thing holding me back from aspiring to complete what I feel is my destiny is M_O_N_E_Y!!
I've spent many years thinking that if I could just get my feet planted above water I would be ok. If I could just make the right connections and try to be an upstanding individual God would make an away. The problem is for the last several years no matter what I do it seems that I keep falling back into the same problem.
My first problem is with my finances. The bills keep rolling in and every paycheck it seems I'm "robbing peter to pay Paul". My goal is not to become rich, however I would like to be debt free. I would like to be able to pay off several outstanding loans, buy a house, and start my own social service network.
For the last several years I have worked two jobs. I started working a part-time job because I wanted to be able to pay off some of my debts and save money. However, things have not yet gone as plan and I constantly find myself playing catch up. I even tried going through a credit repair agency and of course they too wanted a substainual amount of money in order too "help" me.
My ultimate goal is to be financially sound so I can focus on helping others. That’s all I've wanted to do my whole life.
I would like to have enough money to pay for my daughter’s high school and college education as well as build a solid foundation for my future grandchildren and great grand children.
I like many am a single mother-my daughter is 12. I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development and Family Services and I gross about 29,000 dollars an yr. I come from a loving family. Both my parents are Ministers who pastor a small inner city community and family based church.
My ambition is to have several of my books published, open up a boarding school and transitional living faculty for young adults, and travel around the world. Also, I would like to share my life experiences with others. (Hoping that I bring them encouragement.)
I have worked with trouble youth for many years and in the mist of my own struggles I feel that God has granted me the gift to help young people triumph.
I don't want to live in a big mansion and I don't want to drive in an expensive car. I just want to live a debt free life, plant seeds into the life of others, and build a module net worth.
So, Barry please help me so I can help others.
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| Monday, March 05 2007 @ 07:58 PM EST |
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| Restore our faith
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| Contributed by:
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I am a 42 old male who has been married to my wife for 23 years (high school sweet hearts). We have two wonderful children. Our son is 17th and is a gifted child. He is 2nd in his class of 413 and is no only a smart young man but also plays the clarinet and he speaks Japanese and French. Our daughter is 8, she was a big surprise to us but the most wonderful gift god could give us. At the age of 28, my wife and I were starting to get our lives going not only with our careers but with making new friendship and bulding a good solid foundation for our family. That year I was traveling alot and was under alot of stress from my job. My job was offering free flu shots and in the interim of it all I decided I should get one just to be safe. Shortly after that I got really sick and found out that I had Guilliane Barre' , and autoimmune desease that targets your arms and legs. I lost the abiltiy to walk and pretty much feel. I lost my reflexes, etc.. I went through alot of physical therapy and through alot of different medicines but in the end I was able to get myself back to 95% nornal, cant complain about that. Over the years because of it I have developed thryroid desease, diabetes, sleep apnea, G.E.R.D and other minor problems. I concider myself not only faithful but a positive person so I all I could do is look at it as a reason it happened and to learn from it. Recently my wife was disagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Her sister had one that burst around 4 years ago and is doing well. My wife had to have surgey but when they got in there they realized that monitoring it at this time was the best thing to do. Shortly after the surgery she her job decided to move her to a lower position and decreased her pay (Sam's Club) and they treated her terribly. With that happening we started to get behind on our bills and it escalated to more and more debt. We are not able to get out of it. Our home is now in foreclosure and we have realized that we can save our home and that we need to be realistic and find something that we can afford. We have been trying to get a loan anywhere from $5.000.0 to 20,000.00 to pay off our debts and start fresh but of course there is not a sold out there willing to give us a chance because of the foreclosure. We are good, honest , hardworking people that just had some bad things happen to us. I promise you one thing and one thing only, if you are willing to help us I swear to you we will not do the wrong thing. We will make this right. We will start fresh. Our son is very bright and is trying to get into Brown University or John Hopkins and if he does he will be the first in our families to go to college. This is another reason why we want to sacrifice our house and move into a cheaper place so we can help him as well. My wife is doing good now and still does have to live everyday wondering if the anuerysm could burst so we do live for today and today only. We pray that you will look at our story and realize just how grateful and blessed we would be if you helped us. Thank you for your time.
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| Friday, March 02 2007 @ 03:44 PM EST |
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| nedd to get out of debt
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| Contributed by:
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I am 20,000.00 in debt because I am out of work this winter .I need to get caught up so I can make it thru the winter . ehm1990@gmail.com
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| Friday, March 02 2007 @ 11:21 AM EST |
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| My family and I could truly use your help.
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| Contributed by:
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You spend all of your life caring for others, being there for them emotionally, financially, physically. Doing everything you can for your children to assure a solid future for them. You never think it will happen to you! Then out of nowhere, a sickness that won't go a way. Doctor after doctor, test after test, still no answers. Then, following a major surgery, in the midst of being discharged, the news of my dissection and biopsy revealed cancer. At first, there seemed to be no threat. Further evaluation revaled additional tissue and lymphnode invasion. This lead to 4 more surgeries over 16 months, many treatments, trials, invasive diagnostic procedures, Physical Therapy, pain management, having to resign from my job, during the recovery process and now in danger of losing my current job, still not healthy enough to work full time and prone to illness, we are so in debt. My husband works but his income is not enough to cover our expenses medically, physically or financially. We thankfully have medical insurance but so many co-pays, test fees, medications, over the counter remedies, add up and that is just for me. My husband has male health issues, severe arthritis, psoriasis, all requiring treatment and medications. He can barely walk on his left foot but can't have the surgery until I am back on my feet so I can care for him. My son is working to pay some of his tuition, my husband took out a loan at work to help him and grants and scholarships make things easier. My daughter's medical and education needs are not financially draining but add to the burdon. In short, we have borrowed what we could, sold personal and precious belongings and begged for extensions on mortgage and car payments until I can get back on my feet but they have done all they can. With two children, one in college, one with many educational, emotional and physical issues, one income from my husband and sporadic funds from my current job when I can work, we are facing loosing everything. Our parents have helped when they could but with my mother's recent diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer, my father's and inlaws limited income and being overextended in our credit, have left us with little to no alternatives. When a friend recommended cyberbegging, I was disgusted at the thought, then became curious. Though my searches, your site was revealed. I have never begged for money in my life but your site seemed to be a place to share situations and it didn't seem like sharing my story was begging. I have worked my whole life and was always independent. Since I was 8, I raked leaves, ran errands for the nuns and priests of my church, shoveled drive ways and when I was old enough to babysit, earned money that way. I always gave my money to my parents because they had none. My brother was born hydrocyphalic and also with a brain tumor. It took all my parents had and then some to pay the bills and support all of us. At 16, I got my first real job and have worked full time ever since. I tell you this because I want you to know that I am not lazy and have worked all my life but now, I am facing loosing it all because of a two year long illness, 5 surgeries and many treatments. I am on my way to recovering but it is a slow process. Right now I only get paid for the days I put in and though I try my hardest, what I put in is not enough to pay our bills. I swallowed my pride and went to social services but because my husband works, and they say our income exceeds qualifying for assistance, we are now facing loosing everything. We only need enough to catch up on our mortgage and utility bills. Of course I don't expect you to consider all of this but I hoped you might consider a portion if you are still giving away funds to those in need. I know there are many so much more in need than we are. We are truly blessed that my cancer was found in time and treatment was possible. My mother has not been so lucky and we may loose her soon. I want her to come live with us so we can take care of her but if we loose our home, that won't be possible. We have had a black cloud over us for more almost three years now. Our basement keeps flooding and my son's room is down there. Because of the damage, our furnace and water heater have to be replaced because the plumber can't keep it going much longer. Our first floor now has pipes springing leaks and the toilet and sink won't work properly because all of the plumbing needs replacing and rerouting. Our roof is leaking when it rains and our fuze box is outdated, corroded and needs replacing. When it rains it pours. All this during my illness and then my mother became ill, needing our help. Our debts are much higher than I am asking you to consider but 3 or 4 thousand dollars would get the mortgage up to date and make a dent in the past due utilities bill. Please help us if you can with anything you can. At this point, begging is not beneath me when it comes to caring to my family. I would gladly pay it back a little at a time once I am on my feet again. Thanks so much for listening and I hope to hear from you.
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| Thursday, March 01 2007 @ 08:05 PM EST |
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| Help me get to grad school
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Hello Barry. I'm writing you in hopes of getting money to pay for a study trip to Europe. I am a recent college graduate with nearly $50,000 in student loans. I have been working full time trying to make my student loan payments and save money for graduate school. I hope to attend graduate school in the next two years. The purpose of my trip to Europe is to spend time studying French and European politics. I would like to study international relations and need to master a second language in order to get into the program.
I know I'm in no sort of tragic situation, but I'm a hard worker who did well in school just trying to get by. Graduate school is my chance for a succesful future. And this would be a great help in getting there. Any sort of help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. I plan on leaving at the end of March and need another $1,500 to ensure I can afford to go.
Thanks for taking the time to read my message.
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| Wednesday, February 28 2007 @ 01:45 AM EST |
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| JUST WANT A CHANCE
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i AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF ONE 10 YEAR OLD SON. I WORK FULL TIME, AND WANT TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL TO GET MY RN LICENSE. I HAVE BEEN A NURSES AID FOR 14 YEARS AND I WANT TO GO FURTHER BEFORE I GET TOO OLD. I HAVE ALWAYS HELPED OTHER PEOPLE, AND FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE, IM ASKING FOR SOME HELP FOR MYSELF. I DONT KNOW IF THIS IS FOR REAL, BUT FOR MY SON AND HIS FUTURE, I AM WILLING TO TAKE A CHANCE. I BARELY MEET MY BILLS EACH MONTH, AND I WANT TO CHANGE THAT. MAYBE NOT TO BEG FOR FREE MONEY, EVEN A LOAN WOULD HELP SINCE I HAD TO FILE BANKRUPTCY WHEN I GOT DIVORCED AND NO BANK WILL HELP ME. IF YOU CAN HELP, I WOULD BE TOTALLY GRATEFUL TO YOU.
SHERRY
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| Tuesday, February 27 2007 @ 01:18 PM EST |
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| The Right Foot
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| Contributed by:
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Dear Barry,
I'm not a single parent and I don't owe bookies thousands of dollars. I do not need a life saving operation nor have I invented a new thingamajig. I am a “regular Joe” just trying to improve the quality of life for me and my family while living on what the military provides. I am 25 and engaged to the most beautiful woman in the world. We are trying to buy our first home together this summer while still having enough to afford a simple wedding for our families by next year. We both have about average Credit Card debt and are trying to eliminate it all before applying for a mortgage. I don't need tens of thousands of dollars either. Just enough to get life started out on the right foot. If you can spare the help, it would be greatly honored and appreciated. Thanks
-An Average Joe
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| Sunday, February 25 2007 @ 06:27 PM EST |
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| Dance Child in Search of Funds
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My daughter has been dancing for about 2 years now and wants to make a career out of dance and as everyone knows this is a job that doesn't pay alot. She is still young and wants to compete to get known. This costs alot of money, I live paycheck to pay check. It is difficult for me to to make my daughters dream come true. She is a straight A student and overall a good kid. I would love to be able to give her , her dream. Any donation would be appreciated.
Thank you,
whether or not you can spare the cash.
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| Sunday, February 25 2007 @ 12:45 PM EST |
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| New Car
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I am writing to request funds for a car. My desire is to own a new KIA Sportage SUV. It is as simple as that. I need a reliable car to carry things in, and to travel in as I love to take weekend day trips to get away, and refresh my spirit from the stress of the weekly schedule, but cannot if I don't have reliable transportation. I would take excellent care of it, changing the oil when expected, and do all other maintenance on schedule so that it would last for years and years.
I am a p/t student in Library Science, and work f/t, but do not earn enough money to afford a car payment.
Your assistance would be eternally appreciated, and never forgotten.
Thank you,
Brenda
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| Monday, February 19 2007 @ 12:57 PM EST |
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| Too good to be true?
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| Contributed by:
Damion | Views::
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I've told myself there were pople out there that feel the way you do, Barry. Hopefully it's true. I will make this as simple as possible. I am a 29yo minority that grew up in the streets with drugs, gangs, abuse, neglect, welfare....... as low as poverety could get, just about. Up until about 8-9 yrs ago I was into the street life and drugs and all that. I got a job working with kids and totally changed my life. I findly found the sense of direction I needed. Now I am trying to get out of debt, which most of which, my mother put me in. She used my SSN my whole life for stuff. Now I have bills to be paid that ren't mine and, of course, they will do nothing.
I have 26 cavities and a couple teeth that need to come out. I am not trying to have dentures in my 30's like my mom did. This is due to never getting dental care as a child. I would do anything to get my smile back. I work ith children 3-5 and it is very hard to smile at them, or answer them when they ask what I have on, or whats wrong, with my teeth. They are even starting to mess ith my sinuses. Let alone, trying to meet a companion.
I also have a shattered rotator cuff from an assault 4 yrs ago. These are my main concerns I want to get taken care of, besides everything on my credit report. I can't get through 4 hrs of continuous sleep because of these two issues.
I would also like to get money to pay of my utilities, landlord, and a loan I had to getbecause of a money order scam I got suckered into. My lanlord has been gracious enough to let me owe her money because she knows what I am tring to do with my life. That's why I reached the 9yr mark, Feb. 4, living here where I am. My lanlord is also a wealthy person and I can't bring myelf to ask for any MORE of her help. It's hard to ask a stranger for help as it is. All in all, if I could generate, about, $15-$25k, I could absolutely be debt free, besides student loans. Student loans I don't worry about because I went back to school and will probably get more. If I get out of debt and jump ahead I should have no problem being able to pay those back when the time comes that I have to. If I get to that point, I will also be able to help my little brothers achieve their goals, before it's too late. Also, I should be able to help my mother who is deathly sick from a mold infection, more than I do, and my older brother who just lost his house. I am a pretty known, around here, artist, very talented and street smart. I have alot I would like to do and businesses I would like to open. I even have all of my employees already. I want to do and help alot people, but need help first. People don't joke when they say it takes money to make money! If you could help, it would be a GOD send. He already guided me to you, hopefully he will guide you back.......
To read about my life in a more personal aspect, please go to:
www.myspace.com/daiproductions
Sincerely,
Damion Jordan
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