I asked for help.

Okay, so I have decided to blog.  This generations "journaling."  Journaling hurts my hands.

Background:  I am in the middle of a divorce and have gone from a household income of $150k a year to less than $50k.  From a large house to a 3-bedroom apartment.  Me and four kids; 13, 11, almost 6 and 4.

Yesterday I went to the Jeffco Action Center to apply for help.  I was searching online for information about any type of financial aid I may qualify for and came across the JAC.  They had a blurb on their site about school supply distribution.  Money is at a negative right now (literally) so I worry about getting three of my four kids ready for school.  So I went in.  Swallowed my pride and did it.  it ends up I can recieve school supply help, food, clothing ... amazing.  I have a new respect for those who help the less-fortunate.  AND the less-fortunate, now that I am one of the millions.  And at least the two kids I had with me do, too.  They went through their toys and clothes last night so they could donate!!  Makes me proud that they want to help.  And I'm even going through my books (GASP!), clothing, and household items to donate to them also.  The JAC had books and stuffed animals available for childrent to just take home with them.  And books for adults to have.  I was in awe at how slick their operation moved.

http://www.jeffcoac.org/

So I went home with a shit ton of food.  They said it was a 5-day supply, but I think it was more.  Beans, rice, pasta, peanut butter, vegetable oil, tuna, canned fruit, a variety of bread, a cherry pie, a lemon cake, macaroni and cheese, fresh fruit and veggies, a pound of ground beef, soup, a whole chicken, cereal, cheese.  It was really something.  At least I know we won't go hungry.  We can only go six times a year, but it will be plenty of help.  One less thing to worry about.

I was really hoping this blog would be interesting, besides being a way for me to get my thoughts and feelings out there.  So far, not so good.  Better luck next time ....