Prayer Thread

Post by **Pearly Di** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:44 pm

Thank you for your prayers, everyone.

My father is home now and I am about to leave for my Christmas break.

Thanks again. :huggles:

Post by **halplm** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:00 pm

As many of you know, I started a retail business several years ago and subsequently had that business fail, costing me an admittedly large amount of money in the process. Over the last few months I have finally gotten a handle on the payments I need to make to pay off the debt I built up and should be able to climb out of the financial mess I've been in in a few years.

The result, however, is that I'm on an extremely tight budget (ok, I know I'm not as bad off as a lot of people, but gas is expensive!), and have no cushion right now. This was compounded by one of the credit card companies I am dealing with deciding to sue me, which means I have to pay fees in court, which I found out today was going to be $330 (which I have, but was planning on paying rent and buying gas and food with

)up front just to show up and file a response to the suit... sigh.

Anyway, I know everyone's having a rough time with money these days, but I could use some prayers to reduce my stress dealing with all this

.

Post by **Primula Baggins** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 12:33 am

Sure thing, Hal. Good for you for getting a handle on it and finding a way to get clear in time. I'm sorry about the surprise fee, but more sorry about the stress. That can be the worst thing, I think.

Post by **halplm** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:50 am

Interestingly enough, while the stress is constant, the legal issues haven't been stressful, because I've been fascinated with the whole process. We'll see if that changes if I actually have any stressful situations in court. Perhaps our lawyer friends around here can help me not stress out about filing motions and such

.

Post by **Lalaith** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:52 pm

I'll be praying for you, hal.

I'm sorry that I just now saw this. For some reason, it doesn't always show me when there are new posts in forums.

Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:39 pm

hal, did you check with the clerk about a waiver of fees? If it is a choice between paying the fees and eating and paying rent, I would think you might be eligible.

Am I gathering that you are representing yourself? That can be a pretty dangerous course of action and might end up costing you more money in the long run. If you think that the credit card company is acting unfairly, you might be able to get a consumer advocacy attorney to help you. Another alternative would be legal aid.

Post by **halplm** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:55 pm

I am representing myself, but I'm getting help from the company I'm working with to resolve my various debts. Not "legal advice" as the disclaimers are sure to state, but they have done this a lot.

I did get the fee waiver forms, but I did not think they would apply to me when I first looked at them (and made that post). After looking at them further, I may indeed qualify.

Thanks for the prayers everyone.

Post by **Frelga** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:12 pm

Hal, I am adding another voice of well wishing for your plight. Legal stuff is always stressful.

And congratulations with cleaning up your financial affairs. Once it's all over, I hope you find yourself in a much better spot for going forward. Good luck!

Post by **superwizard** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:38 pm

I haven't posted here before but I do send my send my prayers whenever I come accross this thread I promise

Anyways, I've finished my applications to graduate schools and I'm awaiting results right now and I'm really nervous. I have already gotten rejected from one grad school and my 3 friends who I applied with have already gotten offers... I realize that this is nowhere close to the issues that others face and that I am infinitely lucky to even be facing this dilemma in the first place but if anyone wants to I wouldn't mind a few more people sending positive thoughts my way.

Post by **Primula Baggins** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:30 pm

Very much so, s'wiz.

(My son is in the same spot, although he hasn't yet heard back from any schools.)

Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:10 pm

Good luck, s'wiz! I know it will work out great.

Post by **Lalaith** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:53 pm

You got it!

Post by **superwizard** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:11 pm

Thanks you guys

Good luck to your son too Prim!

Post by **Impenitent** » Tue May 04, 2010 4:18 am

Just spoke with my sister who told me my 23 year old niece is getting a battery of tests tomorrow because her doctor suspect she may have lymphoma.

You all know I have god-issues but I very much believe in the power of sending out positive vibes and thoughts into the great, creative cosmos; of asking the universe for what we need. Could I ask, please, that positive thoughts be held out for my Courtney?

She has had such a tough time over the last 7-8 years or so and has just got her life together after dealing with drug addiction and domestic abuse. This would be such a terrible blow under any circumstances, especially so now that she has finally seen some light.

Tue May 04, 2010 4:31 am

As many good vibes as I can send, are on the way.

Post by **narya** » Tue May 04, 2010 4:49 am

Vibes I can do.

Post by **Primula Baggins** » Tue May 04, 2010 6:14 am

Sending them now.

Post by **WampusCat** » Tue May 04, 2010 6:42 am

Vibes and light for Courtney.

Post by **Impenitent** » Tue May 04, 2010 6:45 am

Thank you, dear friends.

I've spent the last hour researching lymphoma. I really hope it is not part of her fate.

Post by **Teremia** » Tue May 04, 2010 6:51 am

Your poor niece! I hope they figure out what's wrong, and that it turns out to be something easier to work with than lymphoma. Holding Courtney in the Light.