Hi Ralph,

   I understand, at least to great degree. I am a single parent - have been for the last 10 years. I have a daughter who is 16.5, now. She is a right hemiplegic. I have a custodial child 17, who has really high emotional needs. Normally, I work 3 jobs tp keep us afloat but recently the down turn in the economy, has out knocked 25% of my income. This month bills had to go unpaid so we could eat. Thankfully, next month I make the last car payment, and in July things will look up. I know how scary it is. Tell us about Kayla, there are few parents on the list. There are lots of nice people here who will listen and care. 

                     Trisha


-----Original Message-----
From:   Ralph Conway [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Sat 5/31/2003 6:31 AM
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Subject:        Re: A call for more compassion  &understanding

I AM GREATFUL THAT YOU GUYS ARE HERE AND CAN --SIMPATHIZE-NO...RELATE AT
LIEST A LITTLE ON MY UNFORTUNATE POSITION.IM JUST  VERY SCARED OF HOW IM GOING TO
PAY BILLS AND GROCERIES ETC.AT LIEST I HAVE SOMEONE I CAN TALK TO ABOUT
KAYLA(MY DAUGHTER)AND WONT SHRUG AND NOT KNOW EVEN WHAT CP IS.
                                 THANKS RALPH CONWAY