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When I was reading my friend's list a while ago I saw a post that broke my heart from one of my friends. Mandy made a voice post saying that they've lost their phone and internet, if things don't get better fast, next will be their gas and lights. After that, if they can't come up with their rent by the 15th, they stand a very real chance of losing their apartment.
Mandy is a kind, giving, supportive person who would do anything she could if she knew you needed help. She has a huge heart and is always there for her friends. She has two beautiful little boys and a husband she loves dearly. He's out of work, has been for a while, so he helps with taking care of the boys while she works. She's working part time at Kroger right now and is desperately looking for a second job because, even with what she's managing to bring in, they're drowning and the water just keeps rising.
When thing are that tight, far too often, it comes down to making hard choices. Do I pay for this med or this bill? Can I buy food and still afford gasoline to get to my job, can I afford the basic needs my family has week to week? What can I sacrifice next to help us get where we need to be able to keep afloat?
I know what that's like, I know how much those choices suck, what it means to keep fighting as hard as you can and yet you still can't seem to be able to get ahead of the dogs nipping at your heels. That's why I have to try and do something to help. Mandy doesn't know I'm posting this, heck, she can't. She's lost her both her phone and internet access because of not having the money to pay her bill. The only way she can keep in touch is by finding free wifi spots to use. She hates having to ask for help for herself, that's why I'm asking for her.
Please, she works so damned hard for her family, they deserve much more than this. I can't stand by and watch this happening. Anything you can send will be a blessing, even $5.00 can help with food, buying diapers, etc. Don't let this family lose more than they already have, don't let their two small children be without a home.
Thanks so much for listening!
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