I have never been evicted from anywhere. That does not mean that someday I might not be, especially if the economy and job situation doesn’t improve. Today I experienced what being evicted is like, as I watched the couple place all of their earthly belonging into boxes and plastic bags.
The pictures below do not tell the whole story—at least not the traumatic parts of it. I share them with you so you may have a bit if an idea what it was like for this young couple today. I include only pictures of the child and the cats; I have not included pictures of the couple out of respect for their desire to remain anonymous.
Thomas: This situation had best be short-term. That’s what the agreement we made: two or three weeks at most. I cannot afford to financially support them or act as a taxi service. Of course, I am realistic enough to know that if I do not keep their need to be self-supportive in the foreground of their awareness they could be in my home indefinitely. I sincerely pray they will be settled somewhere else by Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI pray that they will too Nick. I've rescued a few family members like this and ..... it's usually uncomfortable for everyone until it's all over.
ReplyDeleteI worked in the apartment industry for many years, so I've seen a lot of evictions and heard a lot of stories of why they couldn't pay the rent.
Take care of yourself...this is certainly 'saintly' of you.
well, you're doing a really great thing. I hope it doesn't turn into something you ever regret. Here's hoping that little family lands on its feet soon, for their sakes and for yours.
ReplyDeleteMilkmaid: Thanks. They—and I—need prayers. They have all of their stuff in my second bedroom and it is crowded for them. I’ll write more about their eviction, but they were evicted by a social service agency, Boys Haven, because she was living with him and they aren’t married. Great compassion, huh? I shall take good care of myself; one way is to find them another place to live as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteJay Are: Thank you. I certainly may regret this. I have taken people min before and have regretted doing so. However, I have also learned from the experience and this time I have set boundaries and rules. Now, I must enforce them!