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Something Good … I Hope

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Bloganuary writing prompt
What would you do if you won the lottery?
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DAILY PROMPT RESPONSE

I’ve asked myself this question more times than I can count. I’ve even fantasized about how my life would be different. I wouldn’t wind up like those people you hear about who win millions and end up broke or worse than they were. I would be smart, I’d tell myself. Honestly, I probably wouldn’t fare any better than some of the previous winners.

However, I hope I would. Solely because, as of late, I have a different mindset than I did previously. Over the last few months, I’ve been severely ill. I know I have been putting up a good front, but cards on the table; I nearly died a few days ago. If my brother hadn’t rushed me to the emergency room, I don’t think I would be here. What was strange about the whole affair is that I had no clue how sick I was. Though I feel good now, it won’t take much for me to be in danger again. So, I guess I’m still in trouble.

Due to my health, I haven’t been working, so my income has taken a major hit, but I’m okay. I have to face the fact I may never return to work. This is not ideal but may become a necessity. I’ve had to examine needs versus wants.

  • A Veteran’s Home – I would like to provide some assistance for veterans. There isn’t enough assistance for the veterans. Improvements have been made, but more assistance is needed.
  • Elderly Services – I feel we need to do better about our elderly. Many programs are available for the elderly, but like most things, there isn’t enough to go around.
  • Assistance for Persons with Disabilities – There aren’t enough services for people in this category. Yes, there are services, but there are so many rules or qualifications that individuals become homeless or, even worse, perish before getting the necessary services.

Homelessness is a subject near and dear to my heart. Do you realize many of the homeless fall into the above-listed groups?

I realize that winning a big pot of money won’t solve this problem, even though I wish it would. We need good-hearted people to come together and keep things going. Maybe this a dream of a feeble-minded old man, but this is what I would do. Perhaps, it would provide some good … I hope.