Life doesn’t always go as planned, and that’s definitely what has happened to me. Things seemed perfect, until I became ill in 2010. My illness has progressed such that I can no longer work. How does one plan for that? How can you mentally and emotionally reconcile not being able to work? You can’t. I am putting aside my pride and asking for your assistance. It will take 9 to 12 months or longer for my retirement to be approved, if it’s approved. In the meantime, I have no income. So I’m asking for a gesture of kindness, if it’s something your budget can support. Thank you, and God bless.