Evolution
I happened across this recent comment posted on a Fox news forum asking if the readers felt they deserved a bailout from the government based on their financial situation. What struck me is that I know the guy that posted this, and knowing that he was heavily involved in the mortgage business at its peak, he appears to be recovering from his fall. I honestly wish he and his family all the best.
November 24th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Look, all of the decisions that I have made throughout my life have ultimately led me to this point. I don’t blame you or the government. I don’t need welfare, food-stamps or the peoples money. Presently, my wife and four kids live with my in-laws (1 month now). We like many have lost everything. Business, homes, jobs, financial life savings. All…..because of our decisions. Not yours! We are back in school finishing our degrees. Only 2 of the kids can go to school now, which by any standards is sub-par at best (thanks to our public school systems). The twins cannot go to the pre-K program because of our move. We lost the cars and now have something functional for our situation. There were no big birthday parties and there will be no real gifts for Christmas. There is no Starbucks coffee or trip for our anniversary. There are no real luxuries. I pick up trash in the neighborhood because I can’t stand seeing it. Presently, my wife and I are leaning on each other….we are leaning on our parents until we land on our feet again. It really stinks but I believe in myself and my family….This will not last forever.. But Hey..Who really is to blame? I can only blame myself. Bad decisions in life, coupled with my lack of foresight created our new reality. The church has helped us, our friends and family…not the government. We don’t believe in becoming STATISTICS!