To ALL the wonderful DU'ers of the world.
I won't be as clear in my words as I would like (due to being very tired), I just want to take a moment to say a sincere thank you.
For those of you who responded to my dire circumstances of homelessness, I now have a roof over my head and an opportunity to rejoin this thing we call life. Sunday night I arrived in Albquerque NM safely. I also want to say a sincere thank you to the many who helped me raise $328 to help me make this possible. That was the total I withdrew from Paypal which went toward the rental of a truck to move all my stuff out of Calif(no offense to Governor Brown). The cost of the truck was more than that, but I was very lucky to get some day work and other help from another another church connection.
Yes we are family. We can do great things. And you guys and gals did it. I can't tell you the missery I felt those several nights I spent sleeping on a church floor wondering if I would get my life back. But I was encouraged by your messages and support. It was difficult. But I surrived.
It was important I tell you this. And Sandy(my host here) encouraged me to let you know I'm okay. I know you were wondering. This had a happy ending. I just hope and pray that many others can have a happy ending to their unfortunate circumstances.
I can say more, but I am still recovering from seeing nothing but white lines on a desert highway, and more trucks going faster than I was (50-55 at best). I can tell you this much, if you drive East on I-40 out of Kingman AZ, the potholes are the worst. Flagstaff--beautiful as always.
Anyway, I'm okay. If you want to know more about the trip here, just send a PM.
Again, bless you all and everyone on DU. You are the best.
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I'm glad you're OK!
you will see this in the rear view mirror, we all hope.
Good job, thanks for checking in!
does this move mean you're going to have to change your name to Left of Center2020?
Good luck....we are all sending good thoughts for your continued progress. Soon this will all be just another chapter in your book of life...and you will have a interesting story to tell. Surviving the hard times sure feels good doesn't it?
Best of luck to you in Albuquerque!
And thanks for the tip on the potholes!
that you arrived safely and have a place to be for now. I didn't have any other way to hep you than to wish you well. I think having others send out good vibes does help, even if it can't be tangibly proven.
Good luck in your new environment and I do hope that things will go well for you there.
Thanks for keeping us informed.
I'm so happy for you!
