Back again. Now I'm asking for help financially.

Got the water bill paid, but had to pawn the Wii to do so. We gave up on the bowling idea (these were in my last post).

But, I am having a hard time getting ahead.

I need to get the Wii back ASAP, didn't know my Mom had purchased my son a game for his graduation from 5th grade present. It's suppose to be here over the weekend.

Plus, I am down to 3 eggs, half a loaf of bread and less than 1/8 quart of milk. The closet food bank is over 45 miles away and I don't have a vehicle that can get me there.

I need to borrow (interest free) $250.00 for 2 weeks, than repay anywhere from $50.00 to $100.00 every 2 weeks after that.

Can anyone please help us?

Also, I have 3 gifts I can donate to someone else here, if I can get the loan I need. I have 3 new items never used, but no receipt to return and I need cash. I have a roaster oven, a toaster and a sinkware caddy organizer. If I cna get the loan, I would be willing to mail these off to someone else in need, if the $70.00 they cost me (bought MONTHS ago) is deducted from the loan repayment and someone can pay for the packaging materials and mailing costs. I have tried listing these to sell and can't get any takers. They are brand new, never used. Still in original boxes, original packaging, and still with original manufacturer manuals (if they came with it to begin wth). I've also tried garage sales and pawn shops for these things....again no takers. But I can help someone with these items if someone can help us.

Hi. As you can see I've been around awhile and have asked for help a few times. I have gotten great leads to help me out from here, but no monetary help.

Well, I am asking again and have nowhere to turn.

I need help in 2 areas to get my over this hump. Somehow the money just didn't stretch far enough these last couple of months.

Need #1) My water bill again. It's late and due to be turned off by Friday the 1st or Monday the 4th at the latest. It's $71.00. I really need help, as I don't even have that at this time. I would love to get ahead on it, but just getting that paid would be a relief.

Need #2) Get my son signed up for a summer bowling league. He really loves bowling and did a Friday afternoon league for a few months. Well, now he wants to join the Saturday morning league. It cost $15.00 to register and $9.00 a week to bowl. I would like to get his fees taken care of for at least a month, and hopefully things I will be over this hump. So here I am looking at approx. $55.00. We can't afford to do much over the summer and I want him active in something good , so he doesn't get too bored over the summer. Registration and the 1st week is due Saturday the 2nd.

Is there anyone who can help me out? With both or even one thing would be awesome.

Thanks so much.

Well, I start my new job Tuesday. It's not the $15.00 an hour I was making at my job I held for so long, but it is a job!! And I am thankful.

I basically got the hours I was looking for.

Going to Thrift Stores and Goodwill on Monday to see if I can hopefully get some clothes (they require uniform type clothes).

Here's hoping and praying this all goes well. Hoping with my severe back problems, I can over come them and be on my feet 6-7 hours, but I know I have to take the job, first one I have been offered in awhile.

Hope your prayers are answered. God Bless you and yours.

I'll be danged. Had the two presents, and the dang dog chewed them up.

I can't believe this. I can't stop crying and feel like an anxiety attack is coming on.

I "want" to ditch the dog, but won't...............hate all these stupid crazy thoughts going through my mind. Now here it is 2 days before and I can't do anything.

I don't have any accounts like PayPal that are usable to ask for help, all I have is Obopay. God, why did this year have to be so bad? Can next year be better please??

Can ANYONE help us, please? I do have the Obopay account.

I'll be willing to do a loan. I even looked online for a PayDay loan, but I've heard such horror stories about them, and I don't need another issue to deal with.

Please, someone tell me what I could do now??

Everyone keep your china and faith up. Small miracles can and do happen. I had one today, ever so small, but it was one. I was going through my EBay inventory I had left and actually ran across a toy never opened, that I can wrap up for my youngest son. It's not much but it's a little smething extra the tree.

I had to delete a couple of postings off my page from user bowl Just to let you know. I appreciate this site. Thanks and happy holidays

Well, I now need to come to the reality that there will be no Christmas for kids. Going to sit the 10 year old down tomorrow and let him know that Santa isn't real, and not to expect much of anything. I think the saddness I'm feeling now, is just prepping me for what he may feel some of. But I have planned to just let him know we are still blessed in so many other ways. To everyone-be blessed you have each other.

Well, was able to get one gift for the 10 year old from the local fire station. What a BLESSING. Still seeing what the local police can do. It sure won't be like the Christmas' he's use to, but it sure beats having nothing. But any other help or directions would be so appreciated. Thanks

Wow, tears just started flowing here. I'm too a single Mom of two boys. The older one is a bit understanding of our situation, the youngest is at the age where he's teetering on believing in Santa or not. He'll learn it by next Monday. I can't offer anything, for I am looking myself. Between lose of job of 10 years, got another job just to be told I wasn't working out (I think because I needed a day off to stay with sick son), went to EBaying and PayPal froze my account after I started bringing in money. But I am offering prayers for us who really need some help. God Bless us all!

Not bad enough the company I worked for, for 10 years downsized, and I was laid off. So while looking for employment, thought I'd EBay my belongings that were in good shape.

Had both my EBay and PayPal accounts for over 3 years. Granted very little activity. Mainly buying off Ebay. 100% positive on Ebay and no complaints, no disputes on PayPal.

Things were going good for a few months. Selling mainly little $3-$5 items, but it at least helped keep us above water. I would divide my day between job applications, resumes, interviews and listing on EBay. I was putting in over 10 hours a day between all that.

Started listing bigger/more expensive items, as I learned the Ebay ways (what seemed to work and what didn't). Had a couple of good sales. Was so releived that little more money was coming in.

I also had ordered the PayPal debit card when I started Ebaying. It was quick to arrive, and just used it to pay for small purchases (mainly at local drug store, quick trip to grocery). Nothing out of the ordinary.

Well, last Friday, I withdrew, from an ATM, a couple hundred dollars. Paid a few bills.

This past Monday evening I went to withdraw about $500.00 to do some Christmas shopping (all the while more money is being put into PayPal due to weekend sales). No can do. Frozen.

Suspious activity? Yeah, that's a good answer!! Because I finally start making money for them, they want to keep it, maybe??

Well, they have helped ruined my Christmas. I literally have no money for Christmas.

During that time, I've set up accounts with a few other places, but of course, being I'm new to them, I'll never get pay outs in time for shopping this weekend. Plus, so many consumers don't want to use other "pay" systems. So my sales have dropped drastically.

They have raked me over the coals, and thanks to them (I should had withdrew what money I had in there out on Friday, but thought all was well).

Can anyone direct me to a way to get mainly Christmas money? Still have a couple of bills due. Would hate to lose electric and water before Christmas.

Thanks

Well, my son was able to raise most of his Washington trip deposit (enough $$$ to hold him a place), now he is working on saving for the remainder. But we are still so behind on bills. We really could use some help. Food is running thin, I have gone to apply for state help, which I was hoping to avoid. Not sure if, even on my small salary, we will qualify for them. Any help anyone can give us would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Pennylee. Not sure about the water bill. But son is trying to find odd jobs for family members to earn his Washington trip money. I hope he can go.

Thanks to those that have sent me messages with your thoughts and prayers. I really do appreciate it. :)

Hi. 41 year old single Mom here.

I have a wonderful 10 year old son, who is my life. I already feel like he gets the short end of the stick with life, but we for the most part are happy, struggling, but happy.

I was laid off after 10 years on my previous job. I FINALLY landed a new job, but at a much smaller rate of pay (I'm still currently looking for a better paying job) and can't complain too much. At least I have a job. But due to the lay off and the new job, we got far behind in all our bills. We are slowly catching up, but some of the companies are letting it be known they can't do that for long.

I havne't felt this low in such a long time. I guess since I was laid off from my job. I finally mananged to get a job, where I wouldn't have to rely on child care and still can see my son. I'm a single Mom and like to try to be wih him as much as I can when he's not at school. I would hate to see him bored roaming the streets looking for stuff to do.

My new job doesn't pay what the old one did, but I'm just glad to be working. But due to the layoff we fell so far behind in all bills. I'm slowly catching them up, and most places have been good with working with me, but some are getting a wee bit tired of it and I understand-they are businesses.

My water is due to be cut off next week.

My 10 year old old son, has a chance to go to Washington. He was so proud of himself. He's worked hard in all his elem. school years, making honor roll, being safety patrol, never in trouble at school, and now he won't see it come real (the trip). The 1st deposit is due next week, with another even larger deposit due a few weeks after that, and the remainder a few weeks after that. It breaks my heart to see him lose out on that chance, but I can't come up with that money right now. Heck, I can't even pay for the water bill.

I'm hoping maybe someone would consider helping us out with these 2 things. I know the water is the real priority when it comes to life, but the trip somehow means more important to me, because this could be a once in a life time chance for him.

Thanks for checking this out.