Rebecca,
I am posting your whole original message - which was originally posted on my comment page- at the bottom.
Who am I? Not that it is important, but I am a single parent raising 2 kids, I work part time, waiting for a final determination on my disability, was married to a alcoholic, crack head, and the adult child of an abusive alcoholic. Since I have been on my own for the past 11 years, I know how hard it is to raise kids on very little income so when I found this site, and I knew how to locate the resources, I decided to help.
I am not in charge- by any means - and if the founders of aidpage find my posts offensive, they will be deleted - just like the others.
Everything I do here is strictly volunteer as is my own site. I receive no money or services from the founders or the people I try to assist.
However, my personal life is not an issue. I do not ask for anything nor do I need anything - which I why I choose to remain anonymous. I do what I do, because I choose to.
As I have said before, if there is a specific task you choose to accomplish , then be direct, rather than vague, in your posting.
I know what is going on in our country , I see it every day and not just here either. You were one of the lucky ones to a certain extent - you had your family to help you. There are many who do not have that luxury and do not know where to turn. As I said before to took an incredible amont of inner strength for you to overcome your own odds. Many people have the strength but lose hope along the way. Because they are constantly turned away or denied assistance. It is not unusual. But there is no quick fix - even though many people would like try and to sell them one.
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Hi, this is Ms Johnson.
Can you please tell me what it is with you? Is someone stepping on your toes? Why are you shooting negative bullets at me and my small company, before I get started, here?
If you are that curious, you don't have to be condescending. I understand that we don't know who to trust, these days. Myself included. WE have gotten too far away from God and Satan, of course, speaks with forked tongue. however, let's not let Satan win, OK. I am a small disadvantahged business owner with a disability. We normally run medical transportation for medicaid, Department of Rehabilatative services and Workmans' Comp, for Insurance Companies.We are contracted to transport poor or injured people who either do not have cars or can't drive for health reasons,therefore, we see quite a bit of suffering and need. We have been a strugling business since 1998. We serve those wo can't pay, therefore are not well off, therefore, neither are we. Of course we have to adhere to strick standards and regulations,ie, background checks and tough policy and procedures such as higher insurance limits, required first aid, according to Red Cross, DOT guidelines, Drug and alcohol testing, etc.........Most of my competition has disconued services, due to strict policies and proceedures and guidelines. You would be better off checking with the state capital of Richmond, va for my business structure classification. I am certified as a Common Carrier.
To register with the Chamber here cost about 300 to 550 dollars. I operate on a shoestring budget to get the job done. In 2004 I was getting ahead and had finally banked aproximatley 6,700 dollars which would have helped me to expand to help more people and to get some administrative things done. Well, November, 30, 2004 I had a major stroke and was hellicoptered to Norfolk General Hospital.
I was not supposed to live. I was bleeding in the brain from what was diagnosed as an AVM. My head was cut from one ear to the other.
My family was distraught for weeks.
My blood preasure would not stay down.
The doctors and nurses struggled day and night for about, one week, I am told, to keep me alive. Which included a constant feed of medicine directly into my neck to keep preasure stable
When I did awake, I am told, five days later, I was paralized on my left side. For the next month and and half.I could do anything for myself. My wonderful family, friends, doctors and nurses stayed with me. I was tube fed until I could eat.I was carried and rolled around until I could walk. Through months of Rehab and attention, I began to walk, with assiatance, talk, and slowly get back some of my facilities. I have not fully recovered.I was finally sent home, as opossed to a doctor recommended nurseing home, with ten medications (1000.00 a month) and without the use of my left hand and arm. I am still wearing a brace on my left foot and leg up to my knee. My loved ones were required to take a class to assure that they could care for me properly, 24 hours around the clock.
Well, It will be my second anniverssary November, 30th, of this year. I am still in business tho I move a bit slower and feel like I am starting all over again.I am walking on my own.Dressing myself and cooking my own meals, God is good.
I still can't find any help financially...I now collect a small disability check, but for those that still need me, the need is greater!While in the hospital for those four months, I spent a lot of time talking to God. Once I finally came out of my unconscious state. I asked him to send his Angels.... And he did.
I could feel sooooo many prayers. My people sent soooooo many ministers, who prayed. My girlfriends sprinkled holy water.And you know what, W H O ~ K N E W , My 17 year old son, who was so devastated, was even ok when I finally returned hom in a wheelchair.
No, I have not a mallishious bone in my body. Some would even tell you that I am an angel of God. And I trully feel all the pain of my neighbors.It's been that way all of my life.
And Yes, I am a legit business with operating authority, however, my reason for starting this business years ago was to be in a position to help people. God has slowed my roll but I am determined to go on. This is what my father, and Jesus wants me to do.I will continue until, Like Jesus, I can make a real difference
My Business Name is Peoples Enterprises,LLC
I am now feeling that my first efforts may not be enough to help the masses that I see recently in need. I am rethinking my game plan because the need has now grown,even since my short abscence But God has sent me a plan.
God Bless.