Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this. I am a 45 year old single male with no kids. In my Teens and Twenties I had numerous accidents that virtually destroyed my spine and knees. In fact, I was told by numerous doctors on different occasions that I would never walk again. I fought through the injuries and pain and continued to work (hard) until about 2 months ago.
Even through the injuries and illnesses (which I will list below) I managed to serve my country in the United States Navy during Desert Storm (they never found out) and I have driven an 18 wheeler for the last 14 years. However, I am no longer able to work like I have my entire life (been on my own since I was 14). I have spent my life helping others when ever I could and now I am in need of some help.
My Health Issues:
* I am missing 7 vertebrae in my spine (some to injury some to the bones rotting away) - as of last time I had spine scanned a few years ago
* I have 5 herniated disks - as of last time I had spine scanned a few years ago
* I have no ligament to speak of in either knee
* I have Degenerative Disk Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
* I have Neuropathy - likely caused by all the injuries and nerve damage I have suffered
* I have some form of neurological disorder that makes it virtually impossible to sleep or even breathe normally - oxygen doesn't make it into blood like it should or my brain doesn't know it is one - haven't been able to see enough doctors to figure it out completely
* I have had multiple heart attacks - fortunately I have a naturally enlarged heart that prevented any permanent damage
* In my twenties a "black mass" was found behind my right eye (in the front of my brain) which I have since learned was likely the onset of Multiple Sclerosis - I am almost certain it has gotten worse as the headaches are non-stop now and other symptoms of MS come and go with varying severity
As you can tell from my health issues there is not a whole lot I am physically able to do. For this reason I have taken to writing and photography as they are low-stress and I am earning (barely) enough to survive. I have been living in my old 1996 Ford E150 Conversion van until a week ago when someone on Steemit donated enough money for me to Rent a Room for a month here in Layton, UT. Sadly my van is on it's last legs so I am unable to drive it and do any photography.
My Van's Issues:
* The front end is completely worn out
* The power steering leaks
* The air conditioning doesn't work
* The brakes are complete garbage (rarely work more than about 10-20%
* The transmission leaks
* The rear end leaks
* Four mismatched tires
* All four rims leak air
* The only door that works properly is the Driver's Side Front Door
* It is too old to use for work!
I am hoping that someone can help me get a descent vehicle so that I can go back to work. I hate to ask for help and I refuse (at least as long as I have any options) to get on Government Assistance Programs like Welfare, Food Stamps or Medicaid. I want to drive for Uber/Lyft and support myself, as I always have but I need a little help to do it.
I am not asking for a FREEBIE or HANDOUT, just a HAND UP!
All I really need is a 2002 or newer (for Uber) Four Door vehicle in good to excellent condition. To maximize my work potential, a vehicle that is All Wheel Drive and has a luggage/ski rack on the roof would be amazing. I will also need a little help to Switch My Driver License to Utah (currently have Alabama License) and to get Full Coverage Insurance.
As I said before I am not asking for a FREEBIE or HANDOUT, just a HAND UP!
I will go to work as soon as I can and REPAY whatever I owe for the HELP at 50% of my weekly earnings (after fuel) until all of what is owed is re-payed. I will work 10-15 hours a day 7 days a week until I get you repaid for your kindness and help.
How I can pay 50% of earnings:
* My rent is only $350 a month
* My cellphone is $100 a month
* My storage units (one here, one in Alabama) are $130 a month
That is $580 a month in bills, or about $135 a week. Add in Food, Cigarettes and Gas and I only need about $200 a week to live on (barely). I make that now from my Writing/Photography so all monies earned from Uber/Lyft are extra income to help me get back on my feet, but not needed to Survive.
In fact the only reason I am asking for help is because I don't make enough from Writing/Photography for anything other than to just barely survive. There is no extra money to save and get a descent vehicle myself.
If you want to know more about me, you can read my blog at https://steemit.com/@venuspcs or find me on Steemit.Chat.
Update #1
Landlord was off work today and loaned me $100 (until Monday) and then took me to get my Utah Driver License and too me to lunch at Simply Sushi (Salt Lake City, UT) - Man I love Sushi, especially all you can eat sushi! Now I just need a car and full coverage insurance and I can get back to work.
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Keep fighting the fight brother!!
upvoted ...let
s hope nice people are around. Need some nice people upvoting on mine too. All money will go to my daughters account. She will get it in 18 years ... lets hope 18 years collecting money this way will make her a little happy ;)Resteemed sir @venuspcs
Blessings and best of luck to you from Spain.
Upvoted, resteemed, and a whole lotta well wishes to you, sir!
These people love you :) You just keep up the good work...I am not worth much but will upvote whatever you post til you get on your feet! <3
RESTEEMED BROTHER!!
Thanks a million!
Yup...Im on It Like A Hobo On A Ham Sandwich...!!
This post has received a 7.69 % upvote from @buildawhale thanks to: @buildawhale.
Upvoted and resteeemed venus. Hope you can make it.
Good luck!
This post has received a 3.26 % upvote from @bellyrub thanks to: @venuspcs.
My upvote is next to nothing...but I resteemed your post. Good luck to you!
You are my new hero!
Upvoted but switch to straight talk 45 a month with 8 gigs of data. Unlimited talk n text.
In Thailand, by driving a minivan from Pattaya - Bangkok you can earn 10$ per head, which is 80$ for 2 hours drive (120km). Profit is around 50$ for one way. During one shift (8 hours), its 200$ a day. Consider moving there and opening transport company (you need around 1000$ for company registration and another 1000$ for your own work permit). Condo is 250$-300$ a months with nice big plasma screen, aircon, gym, etc, including bills.
I upvoted and resteemed. Ill say a pray and hope everything works out for you. 👍
Love & Light I Resteemed you @venuspcs
Resteem and upvote sir. Hope you get your hearth desire soon
This is a noble cause. I will keep following you. I wish I had at least $25 to donate. May God bless you in all your effort. You are a hard worker and ready to help yourself. You are just asking for survival skills only. Which is good enough to fend yourself.
Thanks @venuspc and @crptoninja for upvoting my comment. May God bless you.
May Jesus touch you and heal you!
Upvoted - your list of health problems is horrifying, I hope you are able to get back on the road.
I recently saw this for sale (just kidding)
Resteemed 100%
Upvoted and resteemed.
Please remember that all your body wants is to heal itself. Give it a chance. Stop feeding it the smoke of tobacco and change your diet.
Do something for your body and you'll see a miracle.
Here, watch this documentary and I truly hope that you collect lots of STEEM to help you back to work.
great work dudee keep it up..
upvoted you for thix post and following you for ur further posts
check my recent post which is very interesting hope you will like that and dont forget to upvote and follow back... it is your friendly neighbour... :) :)
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good posstt my friend
100% UpVote. Hope It helps! 😎 Good Luck & Stay Strong!
If enough whales like you would give me a 100% upvote I could buy a nice car in no time. I been trying to raise the money through photography posts, but now that I am not able to go do photography I am kind of screwed and my income is likely to drop so I am resorting to asking someone to LOAN ME the money to get a vehicle!
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Upvoted and resteemed. Hope you get your vehicle soon.
Thanks for the upvote and resteem. With friends like you I am sure to get one sooner than later!
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Wishing you the best of luck 😊
@zeartul I love you man, thanks for the massive 100% upvote.
:) you deserve it bro.
Nice
Hi uncle @venuspcs
Help me to promote
I am new and need guidance from you
resteemed me please
Do not forget to follow me back and upvote
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Very sorry to hear about your health issues. Have you applied for SS disability? Seems like you would qualify. Sending a little SBD. Be safe.
I have applied twice in my life and been turned down, largely because I can't afford to "not work" for a year plus while waiting on approval. Once I get an RV (to live in and travel in) I will probably apply again. By then I should be able to survive on my earnings from Steemit until I can get approved.
Upvoted. Follow me. I am giving away free STEEM every week.
Hello brother,
Where you been? have not heard back from you.
Hope you are well.
Still plugging along!
Really sorry about your health issues.
May God continue to help you in all areas of your life. May he give you the strength to live, love and prosper in Jesus name.
You have beaten death so life is all for your taken. Never feel undermined!
anything will be come as good,i am proud of you on your confident
Best of luck to you! You'll be there soon! Keep On Steemin On!!
Sounds like you've been through it all my friend. Keep on steeming. You got an army here behind you.