First of all, sqrl, thank you for trying to do something on behalf to better my very bad situation I was in. I appreciate that you were willing to reach out to others when I was unwilling to do so for myself. My fierce independence is something I trip over every once in a while.

So, in that light, allow me to explain a little of what's happened so that the ppl who showed their concern can share in my miraculous 180 degree twist of fate.

I was fired from my job for my illness. I was being evicted from my apt because of how far I got behind in my rent. I couldn't find work. Unemployment takes forever to kick in and I had exhausted every avenue I knew of to get help. I was about to be living out of my car in just a few short days.

Out of nowhere I had some relatives appear that I had not seen or spoken to since I was a very small child. They tracked me down after all these years to get to know me, their sisters daughter. Well, when I told them my situation they all pitched in to pay everything I owed for rent incl. late fees, legal fees and all. Plus they are sending me an addtl. $1000 to help me through this difficult time. I rec'd a job offer yesterday that is potentially very good. I'm going to a job fair today to explore all my options and then I'll make an informed and educated decision on what I want to do. Not just a "job" but a "career". I'm tired of living hand to mouth week after week and month after month when I'm capable of so much more.

Dr. Phil made a very good point when he said "you can't fix money problems with money", it means making changes in the way you use money, feel about money, think about money and make the appropriate adjustments. So, I'm using this opportunity to turn my financial situation around on many levels. I refuse to go through the rest of my life worrying about money and how the next bill is going to get paid. I deserve more and I deserve better.

I hope some of you can be as happy for me as I am for myself. This is a huge issue for me that has found resolution, the phoenix rising from the ashes. This is a small miracle from God, a huge miracle for me. TgrsPurr. xo