Thank u:)



First & Last-Name wrote:
>
> i've only been on the net and in the group a month, BUT
> somethings bother me about ivan's plight........
> i believe barb came on once and said hold the cash and go easy and he had
> received  probono help in the past and hadn't requested it again........
> why has his helper left?, why has his lawyer dropped him? should he (or  you
> or  i) be guaranteed tax relief when we own a building free and clear? could
> he  buy a smaller place (condo?); could he rent out a room? could he have 2
> volunteer caregivers (in exchange for lodging)....could he obtain a reverse
> mortgage on his   house?
> i wonder if the  city of  Portland is getting a bad rap  (wrap?)... they have
> homeless and jobless to place.
> i  don't know any financial details but must say in  honesty that my retarded
> brother lives in a group home there  and my father in a city nursing home
> (both of them well cared for by the city and receiving attention from their
> relatives also). i have mentioned ivan to my niece who recently took a social
> services position  in portland and am surprised/interested that she never has
>  commented.
> ivan knows the gov.'s wife; can call the gov. directly.....i can't say the
> same for my state.
> i'm not uncaring. i was diagnosed at 55. had to leave my job at 56. denied
> disability. luckily i'm on my  retired husbands insurance. we borrowed on our
> house (our own free will) to  pay  for our children's college. is anyone
> guaranteed that he keep his house til death do he  part?
> i'm glad ivan sings; it must bring him joy and i'm sincerely glad. he
> probably has friends and support  there.
> lets  go back to  sharing and dealing with  parkinson's.
>
> i've very much appreciated the advice and support i've received  from you all.
> ns