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August 12, 2007
HDHM Free Car Winner
A week ago we offered a donated car to the most in need and the vote by the committee after reviewing 15 profiles of some very worthy candidates. If we had 14 other cars they would all win one, but we only had one.
I urge you to look at the photos and then please read Mary's profile. If Mary did not have bad luck, she would have no luck at all. "And we think we have problems".
1989 Buick LeSabre 4 DR Sedan 6 Cylinder
Only 85,000 miles
Dear Mr. Brady,
My need for a reliable car:
My name is Mary, a member of Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, and I am a veteran of the Army National Guard (1982-1989) now age 43, and find myself homeless for the second time. My apartment building caught fire and I lost everything in 1996, which had me on the street with nothing to claim but the clothes on my back. I was in two auto accidents, none of which were caused by me, but I was hit from behind, and that left me in Veterans hospitals for months. In 1997 I was hit from behind by a large truck and pushed over a cliff at Squantz Pond New Fairfield CT. and presumed to be dead when the medics arrived. With the help of God, I survived but the accident left me with 80% of my teeth damaged, but with no dental insurance from the VA, I can not have my appearance improved and currently live everyday with the roots exposed from the remaining teeth which is sometimes painful to say the least.
I have a special need for a car to replace my 1989 auto with 200,000+ miles in major disrepair because I need to visit my VA doctors about 40 miles away 2 times a week for therapy and without the visits, I am in big trouble. I have had several important jobs in my career, but my health has slowed me down considerably with the latest being heart trouble cause by the two car accidents and my time in the service. . My three life threatening issues are: 1. Mitralvalve Prolapse 2. Atrial Septal Aneurysm 3. PFO shunt.
I have no family when my dad died recently after he was married several times, and my mother has lived in a mental facility for several years. We have no contact as she is very far away. I live on the VA disability program, as well as Social Security Disability both of which are not very much. I love to work and volunteer, but am limited to where the car will take me and the cost to repair the vehicle. With a reliable car, I can get a good job and still be an active member of my Church where I can serve others in the Name of the Lord.
I am and educated person having received my Undergraduate Degree from Wes Conn in 1986, and my Masters in Public Administration from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Affairs in 1993. I am also an accomplished musician having played the French horn, Trumpet, and Baritone Horn in the Military band. If it wasn't for my bad luck, I would have no luck at all. I am however determined to make it through my current difficulties and survive in this great community here in CT.
If your committee would consider me for this wonderful car, I would be very grateful. I first thank the Lord for this new lease on life, and I thank my friend from Church for advising me of this hdhm opportunity. Thanks you for any consideration.
Respectfully Submitted:
Mary XXXXXXXX
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August 11, 2007
Scooter Winner A Success
You may recall we were blessed with a donated $3,000.00 mobile scooter last week, and received several e mails from folks who had a need. The HDHM selection committee thought the e mail below was a well deserving handicapped person who should enjoy the freedom this scooter provides. See photos below.
Hi my name is Emily and my mother Anne has been suffering from multiple sclerosis since she was 25 she is now 64. She has trouble walking; she has lost almost all feeling in her left leg. Most days when she is trying to walk she ends up falling and hurting herself. God has blessed her though the doctors said she should have been in a wheelchair a long time ago. The time has come now though that I feel she is in desperate need for a wheelchair or a scooter. Recently my father’s boss canceled their health insurance so there is no way they can afford to buy an electric scooter. My mother is such an amazing woman. I have 6 sisters and 2 brothers. My parents had 4 of their own and then adopted 5 including myself. They also used to be foster parents and served in our church diligently. Recently my parents have met a lot of financial difficulties and this would be such a huge and welcomed blessing from God!! Please Please Please take my mother into consideration for this blessing!
God Bless
I heard from Ann and she told me "If I am chosen, I would be able to take it with me when Ken and I go to visit our grand babies in Alabama and go to the Alabama State Fair because I haven't been able to do anything like that for 15 years.
This is what the HDHM Ministry is all about, but we can do nothing without your generosity. My personal thanks to Joe Bupivi whose late wife has no further need for this scooter that she loved so much.
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August 10, 2007
New Electric Chair delivered
You may recall we received a gift of a $6,000.00 new electric wheelchair to enable someone in need of mobility to enjoy it now and in the future. After receiving several responses for such a gift, a committee of 7 HDHM folks made the difficult decision to reduce it to one candidate whose introductory note from a family friend is below.
Dear Mr. Brady,
I received your e-mail from my friend and said this HAS to be an e-mail from God. My name is XXXXX and I am writing to you on behalf of my friends Dan and Sandy. Dan had a stroke about a year ago at the young age of 43 which has left him paralyzed on the left side. Since this incident the two have had many trying hardships. Dan has not been out of the house for a year except to go into the hospital since the stroke. They live in a two story home so it is very difficult for him to get around. He is confined to one floor and basically one room, the bedroom. The simple things in life such as using the bathroom and eating meals have become extremely difficult without move ability. Sandy has tried to get help but has had no luck. Medicare even told them it was a two year waiting time to even get accepted for medical coverage. Sandy and Dan have two children and get very little help from SSI with finances/money or other necessities. Sandy is the only one working so there is no extra money for things needed. Dan has recently gotten to the point of giving up on life due to the fact that he has been confined to the house for over a year. Sandy constantly struggles with taking care of him because one person can only do so much and be so strong. She tries to keep it together for the kids but it is an extremely painful battle. I have personally taken it upon myself to buy wood to build a ramp for Dan so he can get out of the house and regain hope for life. I have even been on EBay looking for an electric wheelchair within my price budget because I am not that much better off than Sandy and Dan but it is something he desperately needs. This electric wheelchair will make things more bearable for them and maybe even Sandy will get a chance to stop crying for a few days. If you can please help Dan rekindle his spirit by being able to move around and do things like watching his children play outside, or even get out of the house in case of an emergency while Sandy’s at work, it would be so greatly appreciated. Sandy needs an angel right now so I hope your ministry, which I’ve heard nothing but good things about, can help. God Bless.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXX
Old Manual Chair
New Electric Chair delivered Sunday Sept 23
Ramp building Saturday Sept 22, 2007
Dan is now in re-hab and will return in 5 days to find the surprise of the ramp and the electric chair. This will be an exciting day for his return home to be with his wife and two young children who miss him terribly.
I want to thank personally Mr. Ken Christensen for such a fabulous gift in the name of the Holy Spirit.
It is stories like this one that keeps this Ministry motivated to do good for as many folks as possible, and with your continued support and encouragement we will have many more success stories like this.
Peace
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