I feel bad about asking ,

[ashling]

considering the plight of the Gulf Coast (I grew up on the GC, Houston/Galveston) . . . anyway . . .

I, yet once again, can use, and humbly request and beg for, any DUer good thoughts, vibes, prayers (gtvp, et al.)(not that they are mutually exclusive you understand) due to my cirrent economic situation, to wit,

We are preparing for a huge garage sale this weekend to divest ourselves of most of our earthly possessions. This is due to the fact that our place here in Central Texas is due to be sold at foreclosure on Oct. 4. We have been trying to sell, but no luck so far. The mortgage co. has not really been a lot of help, as we have not even been able to get them to get the payoff info. to us.

Melodie has been out of work since January. I finally got a job with the Llano Central Appraisal District last month, but was informed this afternoon that that I am 'not working out.' I just got my last paycheck.

Now, I know, as I mentioned earlier, that the huricane evacuees have first priority for your gtvp, et al., then there is that war thing, the general political catastrophy, etc. but Just the other day you all got that Jet Blue plane down safely, so I figure now there is some extra cosmic stuff floating around, so why not me?

Since I probably won't be on here much anymore, just let me say thank you for your friendship, enlightening discussions, and general looniness.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I am so sorry for all your terrible misadventures, my dear ashling....

But, by God, I can certainly come into your thread and offer you all my best vibes, good wishes and best hopes for the future...

Please take care and good luck!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Der Blaue Engel]

2. There's no limit on good thoughts

I'll add you to my candle ritual. Good luck to you. :hug:

[Left Is Write]

3. I have enough good thoughts and vibes to go around.

Best of luck to you. I'm very sorry for your difficulties, and I hope you'e back on your feet quickly.

[Tafiti]

4. Hey man.

Keep your head up, brother! I sincerely hope you can get everything straightened out and back on your feet in no time.

You're in my thoughts. :pals:

[miss_kitty]

5. ack!

that's just terrible. I am so sorry you are suffering in this way. I wish I could do something for you...all I can do is hope things get better for you and your wife.

I wish you the best and hope your absense isn't too long-remeber you can probably check in at a library and let us give you a fill up on good vibes every now and again...keep the DU password close, ashling!

:hug:

[xmas74]

6. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Good luck to you! The only way I can get through crap is to think about that (sometimes) true cliche: when one door closes another one opens up.

I hope that this is the door opening up for you and that it will soon get better than it was before.

[cally]

7. I hope all goes well for you

and that finances improve very soon. I'm sending prayers, vibes, and good thoughts. Many, many prayers. :hug:

[NV Whino]

8. Now is the time to take all your

rage, frustration, anger and put it to good use.

Go where ever you must to survive and rise up against the oppressor(s) who have put you and many, many others in this position. My thoughts and good wishes are with you.

[fleabert]

9. I have plenty of good vibes to send you, and I am rich with hugs to share.

:hug: -->infinity

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~really good vibes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

good luck, it has to get better. :hug:

[merh]

10. Sending you good vibes, positive energies and saying prayers

that things turn around for you and yours. I know what it is like to be without and I also know, thank God, what the love, support, concern and energies of DUers can do to help during trying times.

You are in my prayers - wishing all good things for you and yours and sending you an endless number of cyber hugs ((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

:hug: :loveya: :hug: :grouphug:

[Floogeldy]

11. Call the attorneys handling the foreclosure.

Ask them for the payoff. Send them a letter asking for the payoff. If they don't tell you, call the Bar Ass'n.

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[Lilyhoney]

12. I am sorry to hear of your situation.

Keep going.

[friesianrider]

13. Oh ashling.

That just sucks. I have never been in your exact situation but pretty damned close many years ago. I know how it can feel like the whole world is caving in on you and you just can't catch a break from anyone.

Don't feel bad for a second about asking for good vibes your way. All of the bad things going on now are indeed terrible, but it doesn't mean your troubles are any less valid, real, or important. I can only promise that if you rely on who matters most in your life and keep them close to you (like your family, pets - I see a very gorgeous kitty in your sig line! - and so on) everything else will fall into place some way, somehow. I believe with all my soul that everything happens for a reason, even if we do not realize it right away or for several years. This is horrible now, but I am positive there is a reason for it all and that reason will make you a better, stronger person. I am sure that doesn't help you much now, but please know there is at least one person wishing you brighter days ahead (and hopefully in the near future!) and sending lots of good wishes, good vibes, and prayers your way. I'm thinking of you :) Hang in there, friend - you've always got lots of us to lean on here at DU.

:hug:

[WCGreen]

14. Dude, I have been to the belly of the beast and come back...

Don't gve up....

And if you haven't alredy done so, declare bankruptcy soon so that you will not have to carry this economic misfortune with you the rest of your life....

PM me if you have any questions....

[Laelth]

20. I second this suggestion.

A good chapter 13 will save the house, and the mortgage company will have no choice but to let you keep it (provided, of course, you're not under a chapter 13 already and are behind on your plan payments). New puke bankruptcy bill goes into effect on Oct. 17. File before then. No shame ... just survival. The rich folks file for bankruptcy in TX and get to keep $500,000 homes. No reason the poor shouldn't benefit from the law too.

Good luck!

-Laelth

[BlueIris]

28. I will third this piece of advice.

You still have some time left to file, I think. PM WC A.S.A.P.!

[alittlelark]

31. I'm helping to pay for a friend's bankruptcy

If you do it do it NOW... In a week or so lawyers will not be taking new cases. The new law takes efffect the 17th of Oct.

Best of luck!

[NorthernSpy]

15. good vibes on the way

Hang in there, Ashling! We're pulling for ya.

:grouphug:

[u4ic]

16. {{{{Sending good vibes to you, ashling}}}}

I hope things improve for you very soon. :hug:

[Iris]

17. Don't feel bad about asking for our good thoughts.

We all have plenty to give - they multiply, you know!

I hope you and Melodie catch a break really soon.

[Lady Freedom]

18. Their is no reason to feel bad about that!

every one needs got thoughts at this time. Hope it gets better!:thumbsup: :pals:

[tanyev]

19. Check out the power of 8

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=245x7192#11460

Best wishes.

[BlueIris]

26. Yeah, that can't hurt. nt

[auntAgonist]

21. I wish I could do more

than offer good thoughts and best wishes. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope that things turn out ok for you and yours.

:hug:

aA
kesha

[obxhead]

22. wow

I'll send them vibes and hope you get back on your feet soon. Its a bummer to hear. :hug:

[BlueIris]

23. Hang in there, ashling. I'll think about you.

As someone basically "on the verge" herself, I know how desperate and unhappy you must feel. I'm sure things will get better for you, though. Hugs!

[Lindsay]

24. Plenty of good thoughts and good vibes to go around,

and lots for you and yours. I wish there were more I could do. Hope things turn around for you soonest.

[Tom Kitten]

25. You've got mine

I feel the pain in your words. I've been down that road myself and really nothing helps buoying your spirits like hearing a few positive words...

Good luck, friend!

[darkenedhalo]

27. good vibes

and group hugs going your way! Best of luck.

[ashling]

29. Thank you all

Your kind words and thoughts have really touched Melodie and me.

Update:
It looks like we may be selling to our neighbor's uncle/brother. We have let them run their cattle on our place for the last 4 years.
Maybe this is a karma thing.

Melodie has a tentative job offer from a community action agency in the another state. They are just trying to get their funding in line. She also has a phone interview w/ Oregon this week.

We are looking forward to a new adventure . . . at least we are trying.

I went to the Appraisal District where I just got "discontinued" and picked up my things and turned in my key. The chief appraiser, who is a Republican, at least allowed me to go in on the weekend and do that so I didn't have to do that when everybody was there. I left a "Worst President Ever" site running on what was formerly my computer.

Also, We want to thank each one of you individually, but this will have to do for now. West Wing is in 15 minutes!!!

Thank you , Thank you, Thank you all.

[ashling]

30. Thank you

Your kind words and thoughts have really touched Melodie and me.

Update:
It looks like we may be selling to our neighbor's uncle/brother. We have let them run their cattle on our place for the last 4 years.
Maybe this is a karma thing.

Melodie has a tentative job offer from a community action agency in the another state. They are just trying to get their funding in line. She also has a phone interview w/ Oregon this week.

We are looking forward to a new adventure . . . at least we are trying.

I went to the Appraisal District where I just got "discontinued" and picked up my things and turned in my key. The chief appraiser, who is a Republican, at least allowed me to go in on the weekend and do that so I didn't have to do that when everybody was there. I left a "Worst President Ever" site running on what was formerly my computer.

Also, We want to thank each one of you individually, but this will have to do for now. West Wing is in 15 minutes!!!

Thank you , Thank you, Thank you all.