::::::::
I've written a lot lately about the financial crisis that has struck our own family. It appears the culprit behind the constant Dr. Visits and illness for the entire family was caused by us living in a "sick house." My Niece's Neurologist suggested that we look for mold, and when we did, there it was, growing underneath the trailer. After that discovery - we were forced to come-up with the money to move, and that in itself presented a major challenge, however, your family's health brings out the best in working to solve which at first, seemed to be an impossible challenge.
We moved further into the country, lowered our rent by a substantial amount, and now I'm able to pay all of our bills off of my own Social Security. We also have a place where we can grow a substantial garden and also have permission to build and maintain a chicken coop - a plus if you believe the economy will ultimately crash. All in all, after months of being under an enormous amount of stress - we see a light at the end of the tunnel and it's like having the world lifted off your shoulders. My heart goes out to the millions of others who have no income at all - and to be frank, I have no idea of how they are going to make it. I have felt all of the emotions a head of the household feels when he/she is not capable of taking care of their family, and the feelings of worthlessness, anger and despair are almost overwhelming.
Even though it would take two Indian Scouts and a hunting dog to find us, I am extremely satisfied the way this crisis has turned into something good rather than disaster. I was lucky and millions more haven't been as fortunate - and for them, I wish I had a solution. It has been a humbling experience, and while our standard of living has been lowered, just knowing that we have the means to survive is enough of a plus to outweigh what is nothing more than an ego problem; we all have to live within our means, and illness and happenstance, plus a lot of luck, contributed to finding a solution that is long-term and will benefit the entire family.
I've been told that our symptoms will begin to disappear within days, and I appreciate the Op-Ed News community for putting up with me when my temperament was that of a wounded Grizzly Bear - and for that, you all have my sincere apology.
William Cormier
