Help the Neese Family Find a Home.
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The world we live in is not a cold dead place.
Although at times we question the intentions of those surrounding us, I have faith that the world we live in is good at heart. I owe this understanding of the world to the love, charity, grace, and patience of Sarah and Percy Neese. My mother and Father; and right now they could use some love, charity, grace, and patience.
A lesson in Selflessness.
Sarah and Percy Neese raised my youngest brother and I to appreciate what we have, give what we can, and take only what we need. They taught us to care for ourselves as well as others. As far back as I can remember our home was always filled with healthy, chubby, fuzzy friends; Horses, birds, fish, cats, dogs, hamsters, even turtles. My mother and father have always worked hard to rescue and rehabilitate more animals in need than I can count. That same compassion for life and well being has always been reflected in how they present themselves and care for others. My parents have provided my brothers and I with everything we could ever need to grow and develop; Often sacrificing their own ambitions, time, and even health to ensure that we were taken care of.
But sometimes plans fall apart as fast as they fall into place.
Sometimes a break down can take years to come to a head, and this struggle has been a long and well fought one by all parties involved. After a difficult and unexpected uprooting from Iowa they attempted to replant themselves in Greensboro North Carolina. While the people, scenery, and charm were all inviting the family found themselves stuck. After spending all of their savings on the cross country move years prior, they had to start thinking about their future. After much thought and injuries of both pride and work related, the family decided to make the move back where they started; Iowa. They carefully planned and saved for the multi-state move yet again, hoping that this time they would find a residence they could call home. After twenty plus years of labeling boxes "Kitchen" with Sharpie, they were just looking for a place to label the deed with their name.
Bringing us to the unfortunate happenings of this past year...
After settling back into Iowa both of my parents acquired great jobs; My mother at a bank office, and my father at his old job. They moved to a 4 bedroom that needed some work to say the least. After putting down a $12,000 deposit, and spending another few thousand in renovations they had hoped they were well on their way to being the proud owners of this home they had made. Tragedy struck, unexpectedly like it often does, in the form of a few surprise diagnosis' and failed treatments. Shortly thereafter the world lost two very great men.
After a somber venture to Texas to support the family my parents returned to Iowa hoping the bad news was over. Time passed and for a while things were getting back to normal. Until my mother started experiencing discomfort and swelling behind her ear. Given the recent events she decided to have it checked out by a doctor. I will never forget the moment my mother told me she had cancer. It felt like a shotgun went off inside my stomach and a brick fell atop my head. Treatment ensued and like it usually does meant more discomfort, but most importantly, time off of work. A few months passed and the stitches turned to scars.
My mother returned to work but was shortly after greeted by tragedy once more. This time in the form of an eviction notice. Not from the landlord, not from the realty company, but from the bank. You see, the owner of the home my parents had been buying on contract filed bankruptcy, surrendering the home over to the bank. Every dime they had paid on it monthly, the $12,000 down payment, the renovation work, all of it gone. Immediately following my parents hired a lawyer to try and reason with the bank or at the very least pay it off and buy it from them, ending in the loss of more funds and more disappointment.
This is where things stand and how you can help:
As of right now my parents have appealed the eviction and filed a plea which allows them to stay at the residence until the beginning of February. Due to the recent loss in the family my parents have decided they will move to Texas and be closer with family. To do so will take a lot of effort, time, help, and patience. After spending about all they had on the house, and because of how hasty the bank has been they have next to nothing set aside for a new home.
My parents are in need of help right now and I will do anything I can to help. This GoFundMe campaign exists solely to make sure my parents have a home that they not only deserve, but quite frankly need right now. Every cent put towards this cause will be used in making sure that my parents, our animals, and all of their belongings make it safely to Texas; more importantly that they have a home waiting on them when they arrive.
I understand that the holidays are right around the corner and asking for anything is everything short of futile; but that's exactly what we are asking for, anything. Donate a dollar, ten dollars, ten cents, a kind comment, share this for others to help, literally anything. Nothing is unappreciated, I can't stress that enough.
In closing I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you to my parents for everything they have done for me and my siblings, thank you in advance for any form of contribution, and thank you for helping this family finally find a home after 20+ years of searching.
I hope through the efforts of everyone involved and the communities they originate from we can prove to my parents... the world we live in is not a cold dead place.
Although at times we question the intentions of those surrounding us, I have faith that the world we live in is good at heart. I owe this understanding of the world to the love, charity, grace, and patience of Sarah and Percy Neese. My mother and Father; and right now they could use some love, charity, grace, and patience.
A lesson in Selflessness.
Sarah and Percy Neese raised my youngest brother and I to appreciate what we have, give what we can, and take only what we need. They taught us to care for ourselves as well as others. As far back as I can remember our home was always filled with healthy, chubby, fuzzy friends; Horses, birds, fish, cats, dogs, hamsters, even turtles. My mother and father have always worked hard to rescue and rehabilitate more animals in need than I can count. That same compassion for life and well being has always been reflected in how they present themselves and care for others. My parents have provided my brothers and I with everything we could ever need to grow and develop; Often sacrificing their own ambitions, time, and even health to ensure that we were taken care of.
But sometimes plans fall apart as fast as they fall into place.
Sometimes a break down can take years to come to a head, and this struggle has been a long and well fought one by all parties involved. After a difficult and unexpected uprooting from Iowa they attempted to replant themselves in Greensboro North Carolina. While the people, scenery, and charm were all inviting the family found themselves stuck. After spending all of their savings on the cross country move years prior, they had to start thinking about their future. After much thought and injuries of both pride and work related, the family decided to make the move back where they started; Iowa. They carefully planned and saved for the multi-state move yet again, hoping that this time they would find a residence they could call home. After twenty plus years of labeling boxes "Kitchen" with Sharpie, they were just looking for a place to label the deed with their name.
Bringing us to the unfortunate happenings of this past year...
After settling back into Iowa both of my parents acquired great jobs; My mother at a bank office, and my father at his old job. They moved to a 4 bedroom that needed some work to say the least. After putting down a $12,000 deposit, and spending another few thousand in renovations they had hoped they were well on their way to being the proud owners of this home they had made. Tragedy struck, unexpectedly like it often does, in the form of a few surprise diagnosis' and failed treatments. Shortly thereafter the world lost two very great men.
After a somber venture to Texas to support the family my parents returned to Iowa hoping the bad news was over. Time passed and for a while things were getting back to normal. Until my mother started experiencing discomfort and swelling behind her ear. Given the recent events she decided to have it checked out by a doctor. I will never forget the moment my mother told me she had cancer. It felt like a shotgun went off inside my stomach and a brick fell atop my head. Treatment ensued and like it usually does meant more discomfort, but most importantly, time off of work. A few months passed and the stitches turned to scars.
My mother returned to work but was shortly after greeted by tragedy once more. This time in the form of an eviction notice. Not from the landlord, not from the realty company, but from the bank. You see, the owner of the home my parents had been buying on contract filed bankruptcy, surrendering the home over to the bank. Every dime they had paid on it monthly, the $12,000 down payment, the renovation work, all of it gone. Immediately following my parents hired a lawyer to try and reason with the bank or at the very least pay it off and buy it from them, ending in the loss of more funds and more disappointment.
This is where things stand and how you can help:
As of right now my parents have appealed the eviction and filed a plea which allows them to stay at the residence until the beginning of February. Due to the recent loss in the family my parents have decided they will move to Texas and be closer with family. To do so will take a lot of effort, time, help, and patience. After spending about all they had on the house, and because of how hasty the bank has been they have next to nothing set aside for a new home.
My parents are in need of help right now and I will do anything I can to help. This GoFundMe campaign exists solely to make sure my parents have a home that they not only deserve, but quite frankly need right now. Every cent put towards this cause will be used in making sure that my parents, our animals, and all of their belongings make it safely to Texas; more importantly that they have a home waiting on them when they arrive.
I understand that the holidays are right around the corner and asking for anything is everything short of futile; but that's exactly what we are asking for, anything. Donate a dollar, ten dollars, ten cents, a kind comment, share this for others to help, literally anything. Nothing is unappreciated, I can't stress that enough.
In closing I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you to my parents for everything they have done for me and my siblings, thank you in advance for any form of contribution, and thank you for helping this family finally find a home after 20+ years of searching.
I hope through the efforts of everyone involved and the communities they originate from we can prove to my parents... the world we live in is not a cold dead place.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jersey Neese
Organizer
Greensboro, NC
Sarah Neese
Beneficiary