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People who know me well will say that I have been a giver all my life. I have always worked hard, paid my own way, and gone out of my way to help others. I am an Eagle Scout and an active learner with four college degrees, including a doctorate. I have felt fulfilled by my career as a school psychologist, and it feels wonderful knowing that I have personally helped hundreds of children and their families to get through school and life. There is no better feeling than helping someone who really needs help. I believe that is why we are all here. Now, at the ripe old age of 60, I am finding that it is me who needs the help.
For close to five years now I have been struggling in silence with Parkinson’s Disease, major depression, and a host of associated conditions and symptoms. I have been unable to work full time, and only on a limited basis part time. I have accumulated a number of debts over this time, many of which I have been able to repay in spite of minimal income from disability. During this time, with the help of several close friends, I have managed to make ends meet, and I have always taken pride I’m my ability to juggle bills and take care of myself. Of late, however, I have hit a wall.
I find myself currently three payments behind on my truck, and I am certain that the repo man will be showing up soon. My truck payments are$830 a month. Additionally I owe $200 on my truck insurance, which is due February 21. If I don’t pay that I will be dropped from my car insurance. Finally, my truck inspection is due this month, and I know I need two tires and probably brakes. I currently have no money and will not have money again until my next disability check at the beginning of March.
I feel disgraced and embarrassed to have to make this request, but I am asking for financial assistance from anyone: family, friends, or strangers, who can help me get caught up with my bills. I have made plans to eventually put myself in a better financial position in spite of my medical issues, but I can’t do that while I am behind on my bills. I have always been very uncomfortable accepting help or gifts from anyone, but I don’t know what else to do. I have been unable to get a personal loan. I am also unable to get anybody to co-sign a loan. Finally, no one I know among friends or family is able to help financially. I’m really at the end of my rope and don’t know what else to do.
For close to five years now I have been struggling in silence with Parkinson’s Disease, major depression, and a host of associated conditions and symptoms. I have been unable to work full time, and only on a limited basis part time. I have accumulated a number of debts over this time, many of which I have been able to repay in spite of minimal income from disability. During this time, with the help of several close friends, I have managed to make ends meet, and I have always taken pride I’m my ability to juggle bills and take care of myself. Of late, however, I have hit a wall.
I find myself currently three payments behind on my truck, and I am certain that the repo man will be showing up soon. My truck payments are$830 a month. Additionally I owe $200 on my truck insurance, which is due February 21. If I don’t pay that I will be dropped from my car insurance. Finally, my truck inspection is due this month, and I know I need two tires and probably brakes. I currently have no money and will not have money again until my next disability check at the beginning of March.
I feel disgraced and embarrassed to have to make this request, but I am asking for financial assistance from anyone: family, friends, or strangers, who can help me get caught up with my bills. I have made plans to eventually put myself in a better financial position in spite of my medical issues, but I can’t do that while I am behind on my bills. I have always been very uncomfortable accepting help or gifts from anyone, but I don’t know what else to do. I have been unable to get a personal loan. I am also unable to get anybody to co-sign a loan. Finally, no one I know among friends or family is able to help financially. I’m really at the end of my rope and don’t know what else to do.
I am listening to God’s direction and making this appeal on GoFundMe, with prayers that I will find the help that is so desperately needed. I know there are many people in the world in worse shape than me. But it is hard knowing that I could lose my truck at any moment, and that my plans for the future will be significantly set back without a vehicle. I have my own home and I have food, and I have the means to make a life for myself. I just need to get over this hump, and I feel certain that things will start looking up.
So, as hard as it is for me to ask for help, I am doing so at the Lord’s direction and because I can think of no other options. I would ask anyone who is reading this to consider donating even a few dollars. Anything would help! Also I would appreciate it if you would please like and share this page with others you may know that would understand what I am dealing with and may be willing to help.
So, as hard as it is for me to ask for help, I am doing so at the Lord’s direction and because I can think of no other options. I would ask anyone who is reading this to consider donating even a few dollars. Anything would help! Also I would appreciate it if you would please like and share this page with others you may know that would understand what I am dealing with and may be willing to help.
It has been painful to write this and to admit to the world that I can’t do it by myself anymore. The hard truth is, I need help. There have been many tears shed over these past few months. Don’t anyone tell you that men don’t cry. I would like to pay back each and every one of my potential benefactors. If I am unable to do so, please rest assured, I will pay it forward. I would like to thank you for reading this and for your generosity. God bless.
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Rick Scherr
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Delaware Township, PA