Homeless in Marksville Day 6 July 11 2016
Today we were able to sleep in a bit, cleaned the room, and then rested in our room. Deanna's lawyer came to see her. Deanna's attitude is getting to extremes. She hurts her sister and calls me all sorts of names with swear words just spewing out of her mouth. Very unlady like and we hope she can get some help soon.
Samantha and Lilly came to check on us and take us shopping. We have a busy day tomorrow with appointments and doing laundry as well as the kids seeing Dennis. Dorothy can't wait to see Dennis and Deanna is just her plain old mean self. I hope she is in better spirits tomorrow.
Dorothy started to cry saying she wanted to go home and I told her for now this is home but soon enough we will again have our place to live with our own things.
I pray that whatever has gotten into her leaves her soon. Nights here are something. Tonight we have a guy who punched his girlfriend and has a knife that he is trying to get into their room with. On top of that all you can smell coming in our bathroom window is marijuana smoke.
I just try to keep the kids inside so that they don't get hurt. There is always something going on here. I was able to set up bus transportation for Dorothy for school.
The police and owner showed up and the couple had an excuse for everything so the police left and said there was nothing they could do about the marijuana as long as they were in there room doing it.
At this time I just hope they are quite so we can get some sleep,we have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Monday, July 18, 2016
Anti-Burst Yoga Fitness Ball
Love balls like this for their strength and of course the Anti Burst. I have one that I have had over a year. It takes what I dish out on top of the kids playing with it, being taken from one room to the other as well as up and down the stairs. I haven't even had to add more air to it.
With this ball from iTechor you get a foot pump which makes it super easy to blow the ball up. With others I was given a hand pump which works just takes more time to get the ball up and rolling.
This ball is great for exercise, yoga, after pregnancy, and of course for kids to play with. My ball gets exercise/yoga, and play from the kids an even 50/50.
The iTechor Anti-Burst Ball can be found on Amazon.
What iTechor says about their product.
Material:Durable Anti-Burst 65cm (26 inch) Yoga GYM Fitness Exercise Ball. Made of PVC, Safe to use. 1/5IN thick design, support 330 lbs, of static weight (stress test results).
Inflation instruction: Take out the inserted white plug (air stopper) from the ball, insert the tip of the pump and inflate the ball to good size, and then replace the white plug back into the hole quickly. Using air pump to inflation within 2mins.
Health exercise : Exercise for improving coordination and muscle strength and endurance in all of the major muscle groups, core muscles and increasing flexibility. Help in alleviating back pain and preventing pain in the future.
What you get: A purple yoga ball, a 65cm Yoga Exercise Ball, a Air Pump, two Airlocks, and a Gas Stubbs.
You can find out more about iTechor on:
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Homeless in Marksville Day 5
Homeless in Marksville Day 5 July 10 2016
I talked to the owner and as long as they confirm the bill will be in my name and not be billed to the motel we are cleared for getting internet which I am so excited about as well as my children and the children of the lady who helped us out when we got here.
I have found that for the most part everyone looks out for each other with some squabbles but when it comes to the kids everyone takes care of each other which I am glad to see.
From what I understand every room here except for one has a homeless family or person in it. That is really sad if you ask me and confirmation that the economy is not better at all. The rooms are still being renovated so I still have faith we can get more comfortable beds as well as chairs for our room.
The internet will just make it easier for me to keep the girls busy between the shows they like to watch and the websites they can go to play games as they are not supposed to be outside at all to play.
Children need to play so I will be bringing this up to my case worker to see if there is a more kid friendly place to stay. Most of the families here have kids and they want to play not be cooped up inside a room for months or in some cases years at a time.
The kids have been communicating with each other through walkie talkies through out the motel, if and when our internet is on I will be ordering a set for my girls so they can converse with the friends they made here as well.
My back is feeling better not a 100% but getting better none the less. I am hoping in a few days I can at least stand and walk straight which will help alot. I feel like the hunchback of notre dame.
I started a book yesterday, finished it this morning, read another whole book, now I am on my third book here. I am running out of kindle books that are downloaded on my iPad so I hope to be near or get internet soon.
I am off for the night to read, get the kids ready for bed, and maybe catch something on TV. Last night we watched Grown Ups 2 well at least I did the girls were having a tickle fest while talking on the phone with their friends.
Remember always pay it forward you have no idea how much it can make a difference.
I talked to the owner and as long as they confirm the bill will be in my name and not be billed to the motel we are cleared for getting internet which I am so excited about as well as my children and the children of the lady who helped us out when we got here.
I have found that for the most part everyone looks out for each other with some squabbles but when it comes to the kids everyone takes care of each other which I am glad to see.
From what I understand every room here except for one has a homeless family or person in it. That is really sad if you ask me and confirmation that the economy is not better at all. The rooms are still being renovated so I still have faith we can get more comfortable beds as well as chairs for our room.
The internet will just make it easier for me to keep the girls busy between the shows they like to watch and the websites they can go to play games as they are not supposed to be outside at all to play.
Children need to play so I will be bringing this up to my case worker to see if there is a more kid friendly place to stay. Most of the families here have kids and they want to play not be cooped up inside a room for months or in some cases years at a time.
The kids have been communicating with each other through walkie talkies through out the motel, if and when our internet is on I will be ordering a set for my girls so they can converse with the friends they made here as well.
My back is feeling better not a 100% but getting better none the less. I am hoping in a few days I can at least stand and walk straight which will help alot. I feel like the hunchback of notre dame.
I started a book yesterday, finished it this morning, read another whole book, now I am on my third book here. I am running out of kindle books that are downloaded on my iPad so I hope to be near or get internet soon.
I am off for the night to read, get the kids ready for bed, and maybe catch something on TV. Last night we watched Grown Ups 2 well at least I did the girls were having a tickle fest while talking on the phone with their friends.
Remember always pay it forward you have no idea how much it can make a difference.
Sunday, July 17, 2016
The Cat Master
If your cats are anything like mine as soon as they use the bathroom they want to hop on you and take a snooze but not before they get little cat little chunks all the way from the litter box to you, and on you.
With a mat like this the cat litter stays by the cat litter box not on the floor or your furniture. I love that this is paw shaped very cute.
The mat is available in three colors so you can match your decor. To clean we just take it outside and give a few wacks and the litter falls out and it is ready to be put back for more use.
The Paw shaped cat litter mat can be found on Amazon.
What The Cat Master has to say about their product.
SOFTLY CATCHES LITTER: Our System Is the Precise Weave And Soft Material That Gently Brushes Your Cats Paws To Virtually Eliminate Litter Scatter Making A SOFT And EFFECTIVE Friendly Cat Litter Box Mat.
The Cat Master Litter Mat is Made Out Of Tufted Fibers Are Thick, Soft & Flexible to Cushion Paws; Has No Bad Plastic Odors.
Cat Litter Mat Full-Bottom Slip-Free Grip Backing Keeps Mat from Sliding, Even on Slippery Floors
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Homeless in Marksville Day 4
Homeless in Marksville Day 4 July 9th 2016
Today I was able to sleep in. I had hoped my back would feel better but it is still overcast and raining on and off so I will give my back a few more days to feel better since the forecast calls for two more days of rain, before making a Dr.'s appointment.
My daughter, her girlfriend, and her mother came down to check on me and the kids as well as take me to the store so I could pick up some things we needed like toilet paper. What motel doesn't provide toilet paper? The one we are staying at I guess. I also picked up some food for my husband that my daughter's girlfriends mom dropped off for him.
I was able to get everything on our list and some treats as well for the kids. Then we returned home. My daughter will be visiting her dad on Monday on the way back from her concert.
The kids played with Dorothy's new play-doh set while sharing cupcakes with the other homeless kids here. There isn't much to do here other then sit and watch TV or sit outside of your door.
Things aren't perfect but I am glad the kids have made friends. So far I have met three of the families here as well as one of the kids from a family on the other end who enjoyed a treat with the kids the other day. Pretty much the whole motel here is full of homeless families except for one room which they save for cash paying customers.
I will be talking to the owner tomorrow about getting a password for the internet if there is one available, and if not asking if I can get a router put in. I called the cable company that services here and they said if I get permission they will put one in for us. The kids are super excited for this to happen.
You may ask what I have been doing with all of the extra time. Well I have been reading the books I have on my iPad mini from Kindle need to sync soon to get new books while taking ones I have already read off. Again the internet is needed. Other then that I have been trying to get adjusted to this new way of living while trying to keep it fun for the girls.
That is about it for day 4, going to take a shower and read some more before turning in for the night.
Today I was able to sleep in. I had hoped my back would feel better but it is still overcast and raining on and off so I will give my back a few more days to feel better since the forecast calls for two more days of rain, before making a Dr.'s appointment.
My daughter, her girlfriend, and her mother came down to check on me and the kids as well as take me to the store so I could pick up some things we needed like toilet paper. What motel doesn't provide toilet paper? The one we are staying at I guess. I also picked up some food for my husband that my daughter's girlfriends mom dropped off for him.
I was able to get everything on our list and some treats as well for the kids. Then we returned home. My daughter will be visiting her dad on Monday on the way back from her concert.
The kids played with Dorothy's new play-doh set while sharing cupcakes with the other homeless kids here. There isn't much to do here other then sit and watch TV or sit outside of your door.
Things aren't perfect but I am glad the kids have made friends. So far I have met three of the families here as well as one of the kids from a family on the other end who enjoyed a treat with the kids the other day. Pretty much the whole motel here is full of homeless families except for one room which they save for cash paying customers.
I will be talking to the owner tomorrow about getting a password for the internet if there is one available, and if not asking if I can get a router put in. I called the cable company that services here and they said if I get permission they will put one in for us. The kids are super excited for this to happen.
You may ask what I have been doing with all of the extra time. Well I have been reading the books I have on my iPad mini from Kindle need to sync soon to get new books while taking ones I have already read off. Again the internet is needed. Other then that I have been trying to get adjusted to this new way of living while trying to keep it fun for the girls.
That is about it for day 4, going to take a shower and read some more before turning in for the night.
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