So many things to write about with the defunding of Planned Parenthood, the GOP shutdown, the Pope's visit; at the same time I'm trying to get settled back in my old town.
Rotating between the mission shelter and a friend's basement isn't making it easy either. I have said it before, unfortunately: It sucks to be homeless! (Especially when you have family all over the city!)
I am optimistic my situation will soon change with help from a lot of people, including those at the Veterans Administration.
Millions of American women don't have the medical services I, as a Veteran get that I could never afford.
Their only hope is Planned Parenthood that takes care of many clinical needs - not only abortion.
In fact, House Speaker John Boehner and his cronies are threatening to shut down the government if funding for PP passes the Senate.
Well, today, Boehner's (BONER) submitted his resignation and that is the BEST NEWS EVER! If you know me, you know there is no love lost between us. lol
His resignation, will hopefully rectify some problems, including no shutdown, and funding for PP!
Friday, September 25, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Time to Segregate!
At a local convenience store, the female clerk was cleaning the bathroom when she ran out gagging and making a ruckus about the homeless women who use it and the gall of them to be so dirty, adding those people, "most (of whom) choose to be homeless," should be "out of sight."
She was shocked when I said I was a homeless Veteran, adding most homeless people I know do not choose to be that way! She fumbled with some sort of justification, which I didn't stick around to hear. As I was walking out, she said, louder, "Sorry. Thank you for your service." lol
How sad everyday Americans want Homeless, Poor, Homosexual, Mentally ill, Disabled, Black (pick your beat-upon group) to be out of sight - much like the Jews in Nazi Germany.
It's alarming to me the lack of empathy for our neighbors! Anybody heard of "Do Unto Others" as you would yourself. for God(dess) sake!
It is heartbreaking to me the tragedy overseas of migrant families from war-torn countries. What parent wouldn't make the trek to give their child a better life?
A few countries pledged to take in more refugees after Germany opened its borders. The U.S. agreed to take in 10,000; and isn't that a drop in the pan of what is needed - globally - now?
Now, the European Union failed in talks to set mandatory quotas to other countries; and the fences and walls are going up and migrants are literally pushed away from new lives. It is sickening to me!
We can make a difference. Call your Congressional reps and let them know how you feel, or visit Unicef, where 90 percent of donations go directly to children. unicefusa.org/MigrantChildren
She was shocked when I said I was a homeless Veteran, adding most homeless people I know do not choose to be that way! She fumbled with some sort of justification, which I didn't stick around to hear. As I was walking out, she said, louder, "Sorry. Thank you for your service." lol
How sad everyday Americans want Homeless, Poor, Homosexual, Mentally ill, Disabled, Black (pick your beat-upon group) to be out of sight - much like the Jews in Nazi Germany.
It's alarming to me the lack of empathy for our neighbors! Anybody heard of "Do Unto Others" as you would yourself. for God(dess) sake!
It is heartbreaking to me the tragedy overseas of migrant families from war-torn countries. What parent wouldn't make the trek to give their child a better life?
A few countries pledged to take in more refugees after Germany opened its borders. The U.S. agreed to take in 10,000; and isn't that a drop in the pan of what is needed - globally - now?
Now, the European Union failed in talks to set mandatory quotas to other countries; and the fences and walls are going up and migrants are literally pushed away from new lives. It is sickening to me!
We can make a difference. Call your Congressional reps and let them know how you feel, or visit Unicef, where 90 percent of donations go directly to children. unicefusa.org/MigrantChildren
Saturday, September 12, 2015
God(dess) has a plan
I am very hopeful my new abode is coming and the search is on! Finding a place to live is, for sure, the worst thing about moving across country.
Been looking since I moved back for the past two weeks; and it has led me to count my blessings, especially how my family has been helping so much.
Being reminded this move is my decision and things are not going to be the same as they were in Boston is obvious to me. Why would I want to move to some place the same as the last? lol
I am excited about another change in my life!
And I was compelled to return home. I could not ignore it any longer! My faith is real to me and I have a lot of it! lol
It will all come together in God(dess) plan, which is always bigger and better than what I expect!
Patience also is lacking in my life. lol
It has been difficult to tend to what has to be done according to my core values of Spirituality, Self Care, Justice and Independence. I am severely lacking in all of them, at this time, but I work on something each day. This will pass very soon because even a delay could be beneficial.
It throws me for a loop after three years of treatment when structure isn't apparent! I blame myself, of course, which could easily lead me down paths of destruction.
It's a scary time for me, I admit. But only when I've forgotten to keep the faith, the peace, and constant mindfulness.
Dreams also are coming back. : )
Been looking since I moved back for the past two weeks; and it has led me to count my blessings, especially how my family has been helping so much.
Being reminded this move is my decision and things are not going to be the same as they were in Boston is obvious to me. Why would I want to move to some place the same as the last? lol
I am excited about another change in my life!
And I was compelled to return home. I could not ignore it any longer! My faith is real to me and I have a lot of it! lol
It will all come together in God(dess) plan, which is always bigger and better than what I expect!
Patience also is lacking in my life. lol
It has been difficult to tend to what has to be done according to my core values of Spirituality, Self Care, Justice and Independence. I am severely lacking in all of them, at this time, but I work on something each day. This will pass very soon because even a delay could be beneficial.
It throws me for a loop after three years of treatment when structure isn't apparent! I blame myself, of course, which could easily lead me down paths of destruction.
It's a scary time for me, I admit. But only when I've forgotten to keep the faith, the peace, and constant mindfulness.
Dreams also are coming back. : )
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