Storytime Tapestry Newsletter

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Carol’s Corner

December 18, 2007

Sorry for the mass email but I am too worn out to write separate emails to all my special friends on this issue.

I have had a bad time since October, first the death of a good friend’s mom, and in the same week the worry about Matt's mom. We thought she was dying.  Thank God she had pulled through that major scare.

Since then my health took a turn for the worst, but worst still Matt came down with a cough that wouldn't go away.  It progressed from bronchitis to pneumonia. But it still didn't go away.

They took tests and first said he had emphysema.  Then they did more tests and said he didn't have it.

At this point matt was very worried who wouldn't be thinking they had emphysema? It was a relief though to know he didn't have it.  But the cough didn't go away.

When Matt coughs he spits up flemme but worst still he cannot breathe.

He can't even sleep at night with the cough and breathing problems.  He has not been able to work very much in over a month.

He has gone for all kinds of tests, and had at least 30 tests so far.

The tests came back that he has a collapsed trachea; that means the breathing tube from the throat to the lungs has collapsed.

He had to go for another test to see what was causing it. Today they were supposed to insert a tube down his nose, they couldn't get it in, and he stopped breathing.  The trachea is just too small now; not big enough to get the tube in.

Of course it was painful for Matt and as it turned out totally useless.  Now he has to go back again so they can try some other tests.

I am so weary over this and of course my Matt more so.

Also, it is Christmas, I have no money, no way of getting money, and the bill collectors are hounding me.  I don't have special food for Christmas.  Normally I eat from food banks but it is closed now for the holidays.

I am so tired of living so below the poverty line that life is really sometimes not worth the living.

I had a major stress attack because I had a fight with the telephone company. I had just paid a portion of the bill and it is not enough for them.  They were lucky they got that. I never have enough money to pay my bills each month. 

I do writing assignments and I was in bed for over 4 days with major migraine, tension headaches and dizziness over the money situation.  Because of the stress, of course I was not able to finish the assignment. I am doing the last article today from that series.

Once I get the money what do I pay?  Which portion of which bill. I am behind in everything.

You know to heck with it, I was going to send this just to a few people, but I have now decided to send to everyone on Storytime Tapestry and gather.com

The local TV station is advertising for Christmas donations.  They have a slogan, “poverty should not be a life time sentence”, but for me it is.

I am disabled right now, not able to go out and work, I rely on a government cheque that actually is a joke. It does not cover even half of my household expenses.  I get some money through writing assignments and donations. 

The writing assignments are not regular; I can go for months without anything coming in.  The donations, even though constantly advertised on Storytime Tapestry are not regular either.  But I still have internet expenses to keep the e-zine going: electricity expenses, not to mention my time and effort and wear and tear on the computer.  I give of myself willingly for this e-zine but I do need help in keeping it running.

It is the Christmas season, people talk about helping the less fortunate, well folks I am one of the less fortunate, though I no doubt would prefer to be on the other end.  I also gave to the needy, and if I had money now I would still do so.

Please continue to help out Storytime Tapestry during this holiday season and year long. I sincerely appreciate each and every one of you.

Another way of contributing and getting back, besides the joy of reading the e-zine is to purchase my latest book, Angels Watching Over Me, you can get it here:  http://www.lulu.com/content/964306, the book can also be given as a Christmas present, birthday present, and more.  Not only will you be helping me and Storytime Tapestry, but you will be adding pleasure to the life of the person whom you have chosen to give this gift to.

Many people on Storytime Tapestry and gather.com have promised to purchase the book; there is no better time than now to do it.  Sales are slow and not much revenue is coming in; actually nothing in a few months.

I am sorry for this rant but I just had to get it off my chest, and know that I love you all dearly.

Please pray for me, matt and all people who are hurting in this world.

Carol