tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post8482368819871277686..comments2023-12-21T04:19:28.747-06:00Comments on Romantic Suspense Author, Sandra K. Marshall: Do You Ever Think of the Homeless?Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-71483211850844028162009-07-19T08:21:45.175-05:002009-07-19T08:21:45.175-05:00Charles,
How nice to see you here. Thank you for...Charles,<br /><br />How nice to see you here. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comment.<br /><br />I'm sure you helped many people.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-49783229365016941732009-07-16T08:05:15.306-05:002009-07-16T08:05:15.306-05:00Hi, Sandy, I spent about three years,(once a week)...Hi, Sandy, I spent about three years,(once a week) speaking at the family City Union Mission. You hear a lot of sad stories there. Hundreds perhaps thousands of different reasons. It was a wonderful experience. Difficult to share how much God loves them, even though they was in a difficult time in their lifes. Enjoyed your blogCharles Staffordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-39158575776064333392009-07-13T08:55:24.326-05:002009-07-13T08:55:24.326-05:00Oh, Linda, don't be too hard on yourself.
T...Oh, Linda, don't be too hard on yourself. <br /><br />There is evil out there. <br /><br />When I was fifteen, my family and I were at Nelson's Art Gallery in Kansas City. For some reason, I didn't feel good, and I told my family I was going to the car. I went out the nearest entrance to our parked car, and there was a man on the step. I didn't realize it then, but he was playing with himself and he touched me. I ran away from him, and if I hadn't been so sick I would have gone back inside and told my family. I did tell them when they returned.<br /><br />That was a much simpler time, too, Linda.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-64251473875489234652009-07-12T20:29:54.541-05:002009-07-12T20:29:54.541-05:00One day man in front of the library asked me for m...One day man in front of the library asked me for money for something to eat. All I had was a twenty and at the time couldn't afford to give that much. <br /><br />I got in my car and then got worried. What if he was someone who'd take advantage of children as it was summer and kids were in and out. I went inside and mentioned the man to the library director. She said he'd been spending a lot of time in there that day and they'd take care of it.<br /><br />As I look back, I feel a lot of shame. I prejudged the man, could have easily gone to get him a hamburger and drink, or notified our pastor. Our church often provided gas, lodging, and other needs of individuals.<br /><br />If God was testing me that day, I failed miserably. Hopefully I'll do better next time.<br /><br />Linda<br />www.lindalaroque.com<br />http://lindalaroqueauthor.blogspot.comLinda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-18986859197240971812009-07-12T20:13:08.625-05:002009-07-12T20:13:08.625-05:00Thanks, Laura. I appreciate your comment.Thanks, Laura. I appreciate your comment.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-47948543503936339842009-07-12T19:37:48.448-05:002009-07-12T19:37:48.448-05:00Thanks for your comment, K.T.
Yes, it's distr...Thanks for your comment, K.T.<br /><br />Yes, it's distressing to see homeless kids. We can only do so much, and that even includes the millionaires and political folks. Smile. <br /><br />I try not to criticize the wealthy because none of us know what their expenses are, or how much they give. Many try to use their power to help. <br /><br />No one can do it all.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-40955360199277053322009-07-12T19:35:50.594-05:002009-07-12T19:35:50.594-05:00This is a good post, Sandy, important information....This is a good post, Sandy, important information. I've been touched by this subject as well. -lauraHistorical Writer/Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723590041615635358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-90832579559346654732009-07-12T16:37:20.136-05:002009-07-12T16:37:20.136-05:00It really saddens me to see homeless folks on the ...It really saddens me to see homeless folks on the curb of stores I go into. The Pensacola News Journal did a beautiful piece weeks ago about homeless kids going to school and living in the shelter at night with their unemployed parents. My life is not all together, but at least I have a job and find someplace to live. These people have nothing. All these millionaires and political folks need to get off their asses and help them. If I had lots of money, I certainly would.K.T. Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280525472322224744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-52231407067262517682009-07-12T16:10:58.220-05:002009-07-12T16:10:58.220-05:00Hi Willie,
I know you're right. It's a d...Hi Willie,<br /><br />I know you're right. It's a difficult situation. Everyone needs help in some way or another. <br /><br />Thanks, Willie. <br /><br />Hugs.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-89829134266446291392009-07-12T15:15:34.532-05:002009-07-12T15:15:34.532-05:00Sandy, there are so many who need help, and I fear...Sandy, there are so many who need help, and I fear there will be more as time goes by. Having worked in a benevolence program I know many who have real needs, and there are those who are out for whatever they can get, particularly from churches, but I would much rather be guilty of helping someone who did not need it than be guilty of not helping someone who does!Wilburta Arrowoodhttp://www.wilburtaarrowood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-49904637456862358492009-07-12T14:57:04.749-05:002009-07-12T14:57:04.749-05:00Thanks, Annette, for your comment.
Yes, you'...Thanks, Annette, for your comment. <br /><br />Yes, you're right there are always some who take advantage to get something for free. I know there are some construction workers who work nearby who come by for a free meal. I still don't begrudge them. <br /><br />However, one day I was thinking that this was the case with one of the guys because he was always smiling and so cheerful. When I left our church and was waiting at a light, I saw him crossing the street heading down to the bridge. He was no longer smiling, and he was slump-shouldered. He'd totally fooled me, so you can't judge a book by its cover.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-1560264612754824362009-07-12T14:41:54.889-05:002009-07-12T14:41:54.889-05:00I'm thankful I'm not in their shoes. I wo...I'm thankful I'm not in their shoes. I worked at a homeless shelter in the kitchen for a few years and some of the residents were, in fact totally fine and should have been working but just didn't want to. Others were mentally ill or had a terrible rash of bad luck or some were even regular folk taken advantage of by someone else. you never can tell when it will happen or who this situation could happen to.Annettehttp://annettesnyder.atspace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-17638360082695297072009-07-12T13:48:38.339-05:002009-07-12T13:48:38.339-05:00Liena,
Even when we were in shape to help these p...Liena,<br /><br />Even when we were in shape to help these people we didn't. The sad fact is that many mentally challenged people were released from mental institutions years ago. Some ended up in and out of jail or prison numerous times. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment, Liena.<br /><br />Hugs.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-84100604379824471702009-07-12T13:44:42.140-05:002009-07-12T13:44:42.140-05:00Joann,
Thank you for your comment.
You're ...Joann,<br /><br />Thank you for your comment. <br /><br />You're to be commended for having spent so many years working in mental health. <br /><br />It's a difficult job to handle for so long. A lot needs to be done.<br /><br />Hugs.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-90221226041974147252009-07-12T13:40:50.651-05:002009-07-12T13:40:50.651-05:00Ana,
Thank you for posting your comment. You'...Ana,<br /><br />Thank you for posting your comment. You're right that there isn't a lot of help out there for the mentally ill. <br /> <br /><br />Thank goodness, your brother is willing to take his meds and to stay in one place. My friend's brother will not do that, and now she is deceased. Her husband and his elderly mother try to do what they can. <br /><br />Hugs.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-35604902621369998022009-07-12T13:30:47.709-05:002009-07-12T13:30:47.709-05:00Sandy,
A very thought provoking post. It is my op...Sandy,<br /><br />A very thought provoking post. It is my opinion that most of the homeless are homeless by means outside of their control. Medications are expensive if you don't have insurance and I can understand why some people go off the meds that they are on.<br /><br />Our country, unfortunately, isn't in very good shape to even help these people. It is a terribly sad and tragic situation.<br /><br />Great post, Sandy.<br /><br />Liena~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-57894925381171862312009-07-12T13:14:10.910-05:002009-07-12T13:14:10.910-05:00Sandy,
It is a very sad situation, especially in ...Sandy,<br /><br />It is a very sad situation, especially in our current economy. I wish the government would spend more money on the 'home' front. I spent 20 years working in a Mental Health center. Laws do not allow a person to be 'forced' to take meds if they chose not to once they left - unless they were a danger to themselves and/or others. That is not always the case, so it's difficult. <br /><br />It's a hard thing to deal with and God Bless those who do.J Hali Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365774993357373871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-4050228542055515432009-07-12T11:56:17.734-05:002009-07-12T11:56:17.734-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anastasia Rabiyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776084016655371952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156580044494347982.post-16874110461070437152009-07-12T11:55:43.080-05:002009-07-12T11:55:43.080-05:00Hi Sandy,
Great post about something that affects...Hi Sandy,<br /><br />Great post about something that affects all of us. We do have homeless here in Tucson. When I worked at the credit union, I was the treasurer for their volunteer group. We had speakers come in often that explained to us that many of the transient homeless travel across the country via hitchhiking or trains, or just plain walking. They follow a certain path from state to state according to the weather patterns. Arizona is where they come during the winter. Because they live on the streets, you can imagine why they would end up here in the cold months. We have very little snow if at all.<br /><br />This is a painful subject for me. I don't think people in this country realize how very little is out there to help the mentally ill or those people who are mentally handicapped. My brother is mentally ill and if he does not take his medication, he does things that make no sense. It's obvious his judgement is impaired when he decides to stop his meds.<br /><br />I am grateful that he lives in Florida where he is close to my parents and there is a FACT team that comes to check on him regularly to be sure he is taking his medication. Many people like him don't have anyone. They outlive their families or have become estranged. Who watches out for these people? The sad truth in most cases is that no one does.Anastasia Rabiyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776084016655371952noreply@blogger.com