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Hey Mr. Prez

Hey Mr. Prez, Can I have a Buck or two? Things have been bad. I`m down on my luck. I promise I won`t give any bonuses or raises. Kids could use clothes and shoes for their feet. But I`ll pay on the rent and gas for the heat. Buy a few groceries, and gas for my van. I`m real sorry kids. You can`t play any sports this year. Mom can`t afford to pay all the fees. I`m NOT afraid to give up my needs. But it kills me to look in their eyes, and say things are Not free. Life is so hard. Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you can`t play the cards you are dealt. You seems to always end up with a joker or two.

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Izzy Gumbo

Date: 5/15/2009 12:31:00 AM

Hugs my friend and many prayers for you. It's times like this that perhaps we realize how many things we involve our children in that we 'pay' for when we simply can call up the other parents and continue those activities perhaps in the park... for free. And for fun. Money helps for sure, we're in a similar boat, but look to what else there is. If you are this way, know that many others are and it might be a good idea? Get together at the park. Hugs.