Without the rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
I have helped people in need throughout my entire life. When my ex-girlfriend needed a car, I bought her a new one, when I saw people on the street hungry. I would take them to a restaurant and let them order anything they wanted, as much as they wanted and I would pay for it. Helping those in need was so rewarding and fulfilling that the joy to me was indescribable. Giving people money was so easy for me; it was helping them put their broken lives and shattered dreams back together that was extremely hard and it took much more than just money.
Never once in my worst nightmares did I think I would come to this, where I would be the one begging for help. I am much more comfortable giving, than being at the mercy of others.
I was a homeowner with my home paid off, I had a 401K plan and a portfolio of DRIP accounts, stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
A couple of twists of fate, and now at 63 years of age, without a family, I am disabled physically and psychologically (I have proof) broke, technically homeless (I am allowed to sleep in a bed, but I have no bathroom or kitchen privileges), and in need of dental/medical help.
I am lucky though, instead of one pot to pee in, I have two.
I will be losing my room and bed in a couple of months (hopefully a little longer) and the thought of being homeless in the dead of winter does not offer me much comfort. I have called 211, I have asked for assistance from all sources available, but to no avail. My disabilities make it dangerous and unbearable for me to sleep in a homeless shelter, besides they are mostly full.
My Christmas wish list is:
Fix my C-PAP machine (I have obstructive sleep apnea) my machine broke months ago. It is old and out of warranty, so I have to pay to repair it. Repair cost is $375
I have very poor dental health and I need a tooth extraction $425
I know I am asking for a lot. I don’t expect to get this much money, but I will gratefully accept any and all donations. Thank you for reading this far. I hope fate is kind to you and pray none of you go through what I have and am going through. My PayPal link/QR code is below. Thank you for your kindness and your rich heart.
http://paypal.me/JamesRadovich