I will be giving a copy of this to the Lady. When I fell ill with a life threatening bacterial infection and there was no emergency shelter that would accommodate my hospital visit / IV medication schedule I knew I needed HELP. This Lady stepped forward and allowed me the use of a spare bedroom – entrusting me with a house key. What was suppose to be 3 -4 days became 3+ weeks. she fed me a good supper every day, declining an offer to contribute to the food budget. I have no doubt that her kindness and generosity were instrumental in my living and recovering from this deadly illness. I did thank her profusely but feel she deserves a public acknowledgement of her being a true Lady.

I need also say thanks to the members of al-anon who have helped me make the self journey to the point I could ask for help. For making me feel comfortable – no welcome, accepted and loved – enough to be able to ask for and accept help. But the true gift I treasure from them is the ability to hug people.

If you wonder what you can do about homelessness I offer the above examples. Time, caring, support and a willingness to lend a hand – even if the help needed turns out to be more than than expected.