As you know, I have limited computor access but I wanted to write what’s been going on with me.

First, however, I must thank those of you who have sent me your support. Margaret (who really saved me last month), Natalee and The Drunken Housewife have all been very generous by donating to me and Polly. It’s hard for me to overstate how much their kindness has been needed and appreciated. I know times are financially tough for a lot of people and their assistance has made a huge difference here.

For several reasons, I’ve had to give up a lot in order to adjust to my circumstances. After seven years, I’ve had to stop going in the morning to the Breakfast Place for monetary reasons. Polly and I still go for a walk in the morning but I do miss going for my tea and a chat with the waitresses who I’d come to know and liked very much. Polly may miss the turkey they gave her every morning but she has adjusted well and could probably stand to lose the calories.

This was a relatively simple effort to sacrifice among the other things I’ve given up. My life has been pared down to the bare essentials first for health reasons and now monetary ones. I haven’t eaten a meal in a restaurant for over a year, bought any clothing or splurged on any luxuries at all including simple things like kitchen utensils and items I could use around the house. I’m behind on my rent. The stress is probably the worst thing to deal with as I find myself constantly worrying about how to pay the rent and buy food.

My social worker has told me this too shall pass.I hope that’s true.Thanks so much for your prayers and thoughts.