Update as of NOV. 7, 2024 … 2-years-ago generous people gave to carry me through Emergency legal fees. Now the desperate need is this: the small multi-fuel heating stove (that does not require electricity) is rusted out and is no longer safe to use. The fi-reman says it’s a real f.i.-r.e ha-zard. It’s getting cold and colder on the mountain. Writing the books and curriculum that GOD has given me to do – my assignment – is very very very difficult when I am cold. I cannot think straight. Life just becomes really hard when it’s cold, inside and out. Ireland’s rain is a very cold rain. Snow is a thing on this mountain.
To survive since C.o.-vid grounded us all … i’ve gone into “hiding in the heart of GOD Himself”. On March 27, 2020, Ireland was placed on full lockdown with all non-essential journeys banned. During these lockdown mandates my old car died for lack of use (never to be replaced).
The whole C.o-vid-thing divided our family. Lines were drawn. I got cut-off, cut-out of the family … this includes financially. Because I will not believe fa-ke news and i act accordingly (with respect) I am called “dysfunctional”, not worthy of “love”, not worthy of “respect”.
I am told I brought this on myself.
Because this is my home, I am still here. It is a very deep lesson in many things, including: “doing without”, “going without”, humility, suffering, compassion for those who cannot “see”. Thanks to the generous gift of Faith I’ve been given, I wake up every day with Gratitude and willingness to follow The GOD of The Bible.
I see the silver-lining in the dark clouds.
My 63rd Birthday is fast approaching later this year (2024). As a Breast Cancer patient / survivor I’ve had the wake-up call to re-prioritize my focus, my energies, and my remaining time on this planet.
My name is Ruth Toal. After my husband made choices that hurt me—leaving me traumatized, shell-shocked and paralyzed in so many ways, I need to ask for Help. [Leaving would only make me homeless. The attack on my identity is hard enough. Living out of a suitcase would be too much.] … we live separate lives although often under the same roof. He does not need heat because he has another cabin with a wood stove in it.
Would you be willing to help me purchase a new tiny multi-fuel heating stove and pay for a skilled professional to install it? …. IF you are feeling generous, my very old single bed mattress sinks in the middle. Replacing it would be a dream-come-true.
It is very hard for me to write these words and expose my situation. But, if i don't ask, then I will continue to be cold and have poor sleep in an old sinking bed. The humiliation of asking is hard for me to take, but, I guess it is part of the growth process into greater humility. Please say a prayer for me that i will be who GOD wants me to be. Amen.