At 60 years of age, I wake up every morning thanking God for another day of life. I live in Catholic Charity housing. I moved in two years ago from a shelter. I felt blessed to get an apartment with all new everything!
At the time I was working at a daycare facility, but soon I lost my job because of illness. While on unemployment I went to school. I got several certificates and licenses and applied for work only to be told there is no place for me. I applied at McDonald’s and was told that there were people more qualified to clean the dining room then me. That hurt!
I continue to look for work and hope to find something soon. I don’t feel useless.
I am grateful that I have a place to live, food to eat and a life. But I am overweight. I don’t drink or do drugs, but I like food! I pray to God and I am grateful.
