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former shelterdweller posted a blog postAlmost home!
Well I have been back in Portland for a little over a week and I LOVE it. The first couple of days were sunny and in the high 90ties, it was a little disappointing, I just left that kind of weather in Bakersfield, but true to form it did not last and on the third morning I woke up to a light drizzle, a little fog and I knew I was home.My kitties are in various stages of adjusting to "mom" being back, Nudge, my (not so) little Savannah boy is velcro kitty, glued to the hip, the girls are a…See More
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former shelterdweller posted a status"Blackie is recovering, I saw him last night and he looks good!"
former shelterdweller posted a blog postRE: On my way
Had a great weekend in LA, did sooo many fun things!!! Least of all went to my favorite Sushi Bar TWICE......how cool is that! Had to stop back in Bakersfield to pick up the rest of my stuff from my friends house, had to deal with a punctured tire and a mix-up of paperwork at the college (had to get all that fixed so I don't lose any credits) Now one day later than planned and after a tearful good bye with my friend Jerri and her cat Smokie, I am finally on the road. The car is filled to the…See More
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- My own situation has really made socially aware of how society relates to mature women below the poverty line. I want to raise awareness and bring about some changes.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Advise and input on how to make my vision reality.....and to get myself out of the shelter of course. But mostly I want to create alternatives and hope for other women in my situation.
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- About me:
- During my husband's long term illness and subsequent death I lost my home, my car and most everything else. My dog and my 3 cats are living with a friend for the time being and I am grateful for that.
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- http://shelterdweller.blogspot.com/
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I FINALLY DID IT!
I am out of the shelter and on my way back to Oregon. Being persistent has finally paid off. In May I finally won my case against SS to get " surviving spouse" benefits and was awarded 6 month back pay. So I could upgrade my car and was able to move to a (HUD sponsored) hotel for women, with my own room. No more 40 women in a dorm on bunk beds, living out of tiny lockers. That was a big step up and I think also the turning point for me. It seems after that everything fell into place.
However I feel like these 3 years were not a total waste. I did complete my Business communication requirements but since then I have changed my major to Forestry, specifically environment and endangered species habitat preservation. As some of you know I have taken most of my required animal science classes, but still need environmental law and soil science for the degree. I do have to finish my Algebra course, it is one of the gen. ed. requirements for transfer and my prof. has been extremely helpful and given me till the end of the fall semester to finish.
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Almost home!
Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:34pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Well I have been back in Portland for a little over a week and I LOVE it. The first couple of days were sunny and in the high 90ties, it was a little disappointing, I just left that kind of weather in Bakersfield, but true to form it did not last and on the third morning I woke up to a light drizzle, a little fog and I knew I was home.
My kitties are in various stages of adjusting to "mom" being back, Nudge, my (not so) little Savannah boy is velcro kitty, glued to the hip, the girls…
Continue RE: On my way
Posted on September 8, 2011 at 1:09pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
Had a great weekend in LA, did sooo many fun things!!! Least of all went to my favorite Sushi Bar TWICE......how cool is that! Had to stop back in Bakersfield to pick up the rest of my stuff from my friends house, had to deal with a punctured tire and a mix-up of paperwork at the college (had to get all that fixed so I don't lose any credits) Now one day later than planned and after a tearful good bye with my friend Jerri and her cat Smokie, I am finally on the road. The car is filled to the…
Continue Almost D- day
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 9:18am 3 Comments 1 Like
I am finally leaving B-field tomorrow and going to LA to spend the weekend with Robin (David's stepbrother and my best friend of 20 years) and his Grandmother. Originally I planned on just spending a day in LA before heading for Oregon but I really don't want to start my trek on Labor day weekend.
My car is almost packed, I have several boxes of my textbooks and notebooks and am tossing several yoga pants and a few T-shirts and a Hoodie in a duffel and wearing Birkies. The only other…
Continue Update on Blackie
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 8:31am 2 Comments 2 Likes
Blackie's stool sample came back clean, but he still has " the runs". Taking him to the vet at this point would traumatize him way too much and probably do more harm than good and the vet agrees I saw him yesterday and he is hanging in there, his "parents" are giving him Greek yogurt, and mixing cooked rice along with antibiotics in his canned food.
Poor baby is actually in better shape than when he showed up 2 years ago. His paws were raw and bloody for almost a year and he would…
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Wishing you a glorious weekend Patrice!
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oh, i am so happy to know that you are in a better place now! somehow i missed your last few posts and i've had you on my mind. best wishes with your house hunting! Hugs, Dawn
Love the new name. Wishing you much happiness in this new journey in life for you Patrice! xoxo
How are you feeling today? Hugs, Carylina
Love the quote! Heehee!
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