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7 selections of fresh vegetables
6 selections of
fresh fruits
7 varieties of
frozen meats
5 bags of
non-perishables
1 bag of paper
products and personal care items
Gifts from a Secret Pal
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Everyone
must face challenges in their lives. We all hope, however, that when we face
those challenges the people close to us are there to support us and guide us
through these tough times. What if the people that should be supporting you,
however, are the ones who are causing all of your problems? That's how life
was for 64 year old Patsy for many years. New to our program, we are
delighted to be able to join with you to provide Patsy the care and support
she so desperately needs. We would like to take this opportunity to
introduce you to her.
Patsy has not had an easy
life. She is a lifelong resident of the Chicagoland area, but grew up
relatively poor. She sought a better life in marriage, but her husband of 28
years turned out to be her worst nightmare. She said that he developed a
drinking problem and became increasingly more abusive and mean to Patsy and
her children. Eventually, Patsy decided she could take no more and left. She
and her children lived for a time in shelters while they tried to get their
feet back on the ground. Since then, Patsy has been struggling to make ends
meet. She receives $643 a month from social security, but over $100 of that
goes right to her subsidized rent and bills, before she even has to think
about things like medical payments.
Health problems are also a
source of concern for Patsy. Patsy says that her health has become worse
recently, citing trouble breathing due to emphysema. She also suffers from
osteoporosis, bladder problems and says that she often has great pain in her
feet which limits her activities. When she is in a down mood, getting
flowers never fails to cheer her up. When Patsy is at home, she sits and
reads, listens to music or watches TV. Patsy is very social and likes to
have company and spend time with people, so the lack of energy is hard on
her. Fortunately, she is still able to partake of her favorite activity-
ironing! She says that she knows it's not normal, but she has always felt
that ironing clothes is a relaxing way to spend an hour or two in the day!
Patsy says she is also
truly grateful for HSP's service. "Without you," Patsy said to us, "I would
probably be on the streets!" She told us that it's truly a God Send to her
to receive fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats, non-perishables,
personal care items and other gifts from around the house each month from
HSP. It really helps to ease the financial burden she lives with. Patsy has
been through a great deal in her life. We are confident, however, that
together we can provide her care which will better her situation!
Things to
remember about Patsy B.
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Her birthday is March 2, 1942.
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Her monthly income is $643.
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Her favorite activity is ironing.
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She loves to receive flowers.
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