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Hi Char,it has been hetic here.lol My husbands daughter came with her two little ones,the 3 yr old has done nothing but cry so my husband is taking a trip back to Tennessee to take him back to his dads then driving back before noon tomorrow. lol Anyway,I finally got the time to get on here and Aidpage changed on me so I have no idea where to find my messages.lol Well, I hope all is well with you and I will write again tomorrow. Candy

Can anyone in KY, Indiana,or Tenessee help us by donating stuff we can put in a building. We could use old pic nic tables,wooden rustic tables and chairs,2x4s,an ice cream freezer that holds up to 8 or more tubs of ice cream. We may can even work out some kind of deal by helping you out or maybe I could do a painting for you.We got us a building that has a small apartment up-stairs that my family can live in. It is very reasonable rent,but want to turn the down stairs,which was an ice cream parlor many years ago into a new ice cream shop. Our small town has nowhere to get ice cream without traveling to another town. We know this will work out for us and could be a dream come true. We have put everything we own into this building and we have nothing left. We really could use some help to get this going.The Mayor of our small town even said he knew if we could get it going that our idea for an ice cream shop will flourish. We do not need new equipment or new furniture for our store. We live in a very rustic small town and old and rustic is good. So please,if anyone out there can help in any way,any small way,please let me know.We will even drive some distance to meet you half way or even drive all the way if anybody has some things that we could use.Thankfully,we have had a few donations of a new toilet and sink, which is required for in the store. We have the plumbing,and we have even gotten a few large shelving stands.We are thankful and greatful for what we have gotten by some of the wonderful people in our home town,but this is such a small town with alot of tourist attractions so we are limited. I appreciate all and any help. Please help us make a dream come true for us. Maybe we can help you in return.

Hello all, I am a mother of 3 beautiful kids and I have a wonderful hard working husband. We have not lived in Cave City,Ky long,but we fell in love with this town and are wanting to make this our home. It has been a lifetime dream for me to be able to start my own business and now we have a chance. We have a building,which was once an ice cream store years ago. Cave City does not have a place to get ice cream and we know,from lots of the people in this town,that one is needed here and we really believe this would be a business that would flourish,but we could really use any help we can get. We do not have alot of money and we are trying to start this new business up with nothing but the building and a cash register that was donated to us. We have also received shelfs,which I will also display art on(another dream was to have a place to sell my paintings at) What we are mainly needing is either some local businesses to step- up and help our business. We could use an ice cream freezer cart that holds 8 tubs or more,an upright freezer for extra storing or any other kind of freezer,we also could use old rustic tables and chairs(preferably wooden) and even old pic nic tables. Anything that would help get started would so much be appreciated. We have already received alittle help from people around this area and recieved a new toilet and sink so we can re-install a new bathroom. We could use two by fours to re-build 2 walls of the bathroom that was removed and never put back in.Like I said we are a small business and a family just trying to better our lives. In return,we would like to help someone after we get up running. Maybe we can host a business party for you and your employees and serve you free ice cream,or maybe we can help advertise your business.This day and time we know and we feel that if businesses helped businesses,it could help alot of us out.We have started building a Fan page on Facebook called Businesses helping businesses,which will be up and running soon.We have made several friends who are bussiness owners and who have helped steer people my way for art and we help them by mentioning these businesses on blogs.We live in a very small town and the building we have will be a building we can live upstairs,which will greatly help us financially. Our building is in a very good location as well. We are surrounded by 6 motels and several attraction places. One would think with a town having several wonderful places to see and visit such as Jelly Stone Park,Jesse James riding stables, a 150 foot zip-line going down the mountain,Dinososaur World and several wonderful trails and caves that there would be a little shop to drop by for an ice cream,but there is not.This is why we know,without a doubt,that we can make it work with a little help. I am not asking for money,just old materialistic things that we just can't afford right now.We are 2 months on rent because there are no jobs and I have not been able to drive due to Adies Syndrome,which has gradually been getting worse over the years. The only thing I have left is my art and my family. So please if there are any Ky people,people from Tennesee or Indiana who may could help us get some of these things we need to get us on our feet,please let me know. Even if it a box of nails,little things we may could use to start our little establishment,we would be very greatful.Maybe you are a small bussiness loaner and could help us by getting a small business loan.( we found one who tried to rip us off) So we need someone who will not take us for granted and take our money to get a business loan. Okay,well, I have thrown this out there to all of you and I pray that anyone can help. God Bless you all

 in response to MelaMonster7921...   Well, I wish you the best of luck in life.

 in response to MelaMonster7921...   Well, that is good,but you and him just need to sit down and really talk about your future. If you decide to have a baby now.. It makes it harder to do noce things,like camping trips,a trip to a nice restuarant,all day outings,concerts etc..

 in response to MelaMonster7921...   That is good that you and your boyfriend have alot of affection for eachother. I would give yourself at least 4-5 years before thinking about babies. Is your boyfriend old enough to work and would he be able to take care of you and a baby finacially. I have 3 children,8 years apart from eachother and it is so hard right now for us. I just can not imagine being as young as you and trying to raise one. Give yourself alittle time to make sure this is the right thing and weigh out your options.I have a 13 year old daughter and it would be hard if she came up and told me she wanted to have a baby. You have a few good years left in school and when you have a baby,alot of things changes. You and your boyfriend will miss out on alot. Please just think about it. The way the economy is right now,it is just not a good time to have a child and try raising it. Enjoy your time together for a few years and enjoy life. That is just my opinion though. Does your parents know any of this? Are ya financially able to afford a baby and where would ya be able to get a job? You will just need to ask yourself important questions like this and make the decision yourself.Once you have a baby though,you take on numerous responsabilities and it will be hard. It will cause ya alot of stress just trying to pay bills,buy baby food,diapers etc... When my daughter was born,she could not drink regular formula and WIC did not cover the kind she was on so I had to pay for all her formula because it was a chemically made milk and it was the only kind she could drink. I was young and it was extremely hard. Have you and your boyfriend talked about what you would do if the baby has health issues and needed alot of medical? My daughter has extremely bad asthma attacks at times and has made many trips to the hospital,is on a breathing machine. I do understand that you and your boyfriend love eachother,but a baby will change everything. How long have the two of you been together? Wouldn't ya like to go to college and make a very nice living instead of struggling from one paycheck to paycheck? My oldest son has been with his girlfriend almost 5 years,he is 21 and he knows he is not ready to have a baby. He wants to be a chef and go to college. He works 40 hrs a week at Wal-mart and still can not afford to pay for his own place with him just working.Please just think about it all. I think it is very smart of you to ask for advice and whatever decision you do make, I wish the best for you.

I feel like things may start to get better for us,but it may take some time. My husband showed some of my hand painted flower pots to different shops in town and 2 of them said they would let me sell it there for a small cut. I guess it is a start. A neighbor of ours brought us over a pre-lit Christmas tree because she got her one that was smaller. No Christmas decorations for it,but me and the kids will sit down and make some cinnamon scented unedible cookies and paint them.Now, I just need prayers that my my flower pots will sell and I can get a few window mural art orders in. We have most of our rent money,our Angel has come to the rescue,and we have food. We are surely blessed and I am praying for all who needs it. God Bless you all!

 in response to winterlyn...   I do miss Ga.,but especially my mother and my oldest son. It is so hard leaving them behind and living so far away from them. We do not have a turkey,but we have a whole chicken that I plan to roast and our 13 year old is going to help me make a pumkin pie that we have been saving back just for our Thanksgiving dinner. I think our day will be so much brighter than it has been. I will be able to sleep more soundly and enjoy the day with my husband and children. Thank you for praying for my family winterlyn. It means alot to me.

 in response to winterlyn...   Yes, winterlyn. It is for Christmas. I am truely blessed to have someone that is so kind to help us this year and hope that everyone finds an Angel to help them. Prayers do work. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to say our family had a wonderful Angel step into our lives. To our Angel and all the other Angels who helping to brighten up people's lives,during these hard times, May God Bless you!

Still looking for an Angel to help at least one of our children.We may be getting help from a local organization for our 5 year old,but still have a 13 year old who will not be able to get anything due to her age. It would be terribly hard on her to watch her brother open gifts even though she says she will be ok. I am very worried.I am an artist,but because my eyesight is failing,it takes me awhile to get one painting done. It is alot of stress on me. My whole family relies on me right now. My husband is desperately looking for work and I know how pressured he is feeling. He has always been able to support the family until recently.What money I am making off my work is going towards our rent and bills,but it is not enough. If someone would help out,I will be more than willing to send you a painting of whatever you like,designed especially for you, with alot of gratitude and love put into it.

 in response to MelaMonster7921...   I am not trying to be mean,but please wait until you are better able to take care of a child. If you read alot of these on here,you will notice people twice as old, and we are having it really tough. I understand your problems and feel for you. I had a dad who was physically,mentally and sexually abusive to me growing up. I tried killing myself at 12 and at 14 I ran away. Even back then though, I was no where ready for a baby. Just sit down and think it over before you do that. It is hard enough to raise a child,but as young as you are,it will be even harder.I have 2 kids still at home and a wonderful husband,but we had alot of unexpected things happen to us and have no income. Another thing, I do no want to seem harsh, that is not my intentions,but are you sure you are not trying to have a baby so you will have someone to love and love you back? There are alot of people who will willing to be your friend and talk to you here.I am just trying to help so do not get mad or upset. It is just feelings on your situation.We can talk one on one if you need to. I hope the best for you.

 in response to winterlyn...   You are right! Our stories are close! We lived in Waycross,Ga the lower part of Ga. That was alot of our problem. My husband had a good job locating utilities,but the co. went under when they lost their contracts, and since you came from Ga..You know how bad the jobs are there. Ga. is the number 1 declining state due to the economy. We found nothing there. The stores that had been in Waycross for over 30 years, over half of them shut down.We figured we would come to Ky and the work would be better,but so far we have done much better here. I have heard of Griffen. I don't think it is too far from Waycross.

 in response to winterlyn...   Thank you winterlyn for the prayer. I know the feeling about the embarrassment. I too was ashamed to let my mother know how bad things were for us. She is about 9 hours away from us and is on a fixed income and can't help us. I have not lost faith yet and I do believe in prayers. This is our first year that we are absolutely strapped. We moved 9 hrs away to Ky,believing my husband had a good job,but it fell through. Pretty much everything we own was left in Ga. and there is no way to get our stuff right now. It has been very hard. I am a artist who is slowly losing my sight,but I still try to paint,just to make ends meet. We came to Ky with two kids,two of our beloved pets(sadly one was hit by a car a few months ago) and as much clothes as we could fit into a small pontiac firebird. Setting up at a Flea market we made a few vendor friends who actually provided our kids with a few toys because everything got left. (We had planned to get a u-haul soon after we got here) It has been a hard 3 months,but I know life will get better for us. Thanks again for the prayer. May God Bless you and your family.

 in response to SADLYME...   I am glad that you have your own place now. I am sure it has been a blessing for you.I am not sure,but I think Goodwill would be a place to go to. A lady who we went to church with donated her van to Goodwill awhile back so I do know they at least help with vehicles. Another thing to try is putting an ad in the paper and see if someone will donate one to you. I wish you the very best of luck.

 in response to ...   It is true and it is a shame that so many people would lie and scam really nice and caring people like yourself. I too, have given money to homeless or what I thought to be homeless and struggling people on the corner. I watched my grandfather do the same thing. Always ready to do the right thing. It made him feel good and made me feel good when I was able to it.I am shocked that so many people claim they need help for Christmas,but are not willing to give you their phone number. I feel like this is a good site, a possible blessing for our family and I am sure to many others who really could use an Angel to come into their lives.The Holidays can be depressing at times,but it is people like you,who try to make a difference,lifting heavy burdens. May God Bless you for what you and so many others are doing to help families in need. God will surely Bless each and one of you.

 in response to winterlyn...   I am so happy for you and your children. What a wonderful ending to a sad story. We too are having trouble with Christmas,but I know, even if we don't find our angel, I know we are still blessed, just because we are all together,we have food and a roof over our head and clothes on our back. From my family to yours. Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas

Me and my husband spent the day trying to get help for our family.We did make alittle progress,but it will not take place until Jan. or Feb.,which will lower our rent some.We did get a hold of Toys for Tots to see if they could help get the kids some Christmas this year. They may be able to help our 5 year old,but they will not get our 13 year old daughter anything because of her age. I feel alittle bit more relieved knowing our 5 year old might get something under the tree. They have not started getting names for Toys for Tots yet here,but I plan to keep checking on that so I can have him put on the list as soon as possible.We still have our 13 year daughter to worry about though. She could use warmer shirts and a heavy jacket. She could also use jeans size 1. She is all girl and likes girly things like the fake nail kits,make-up,music cds,hair feathers. She is an avid reader and loves books. If anybody has any used clothes they have outgrown and can donate to us, that would help us out alot. Unfortunately, almost everything we own got left in Ga. and there is no way to get them at this time due to our financial state.So we are having to more or less start over. Anything would be deeply appreciated. God Bless all of ya who are trying to help!

We are still hoping and praying for a job for my husband or any kind of Christmas help for two children.I am a stay at home artist. I use to work outside the home,but I have problems with my sight and my eyes do not filter out light so I had to quit driving a few years ago. The Good Lord has given me the talent for painting,but it takes me longer to paint one painting than it did just a few years ago due to my bad sight. I have what the Dr. calls Cluster headaches every day,which has made it hard for me and my family. My husband is a very supportive and hard working man who up until recently, was able to take care of us,but due to the economy,lost his job.We came to Ky hoping our lives would change for the better and for more work,but so far it has been an every day struggle. Even if you have used items such as warmer clothes or old toys for the kids,we would be very greatful. We had to leave alot of stuff behind,including alot of our winter clothes. We had planned on renting a u-haul 2 months ago before the cold weather hit,but have not been able to due to our financial state. Right now,we are living off what paintings I have had and what I can paint. We are a good Christian family and are praying all who are stuggling like us. Even if you can't help,please take out a few minutes to pray for our family. God Bless!!

 in response to BrokenHearted Mom...   I am sorry for what you are going through. Our family is in the same boat. Our 5 year old still believes in santa. I have already told our kids Santa may not make it here,but I am not sure if our son believes that.I am praying for your family.