Hello all,
This is a personal diary, so if this is not your thing, then please skip it.
(Hums a show tune or two so people can have time to skip the diary below the orange doo-dad).
I just got good news and bad news today...well, over the last few days.
I've opted to switch lawyers as a personal lawyer friend says the one I had before was no good and not doing well by me, and she was going to take my case pro-bono, etc. She said that I should not have had to wait this long a time with all the difficilties that I have had to wait, so we shall see. But I've not decided to switch or not as she is not actually a lawyer and the original has... ugh it is too confusing.
And today I just got the date my hearing for the appeal in the mail.. Jan 12, 2016. So if you are a praying person, please reserve good news for that date.
As far as health goes I seem to have gotten a better handle on the sugar numbers, with my doc putting me on Farxiga and also boosting my evening/long lasting insulin up to a higher dose. So my sugar levels, although still not great, are getting better.
Finances are still not great, I am still about 2600 from being able to make sure I am going to be able to survive until January. I've managed to cut expenses as much as I can, but doing what I can to survive. I appreciate everyone's help in the past and to the fundraisers and donations here also. If you're still willing to help, I unfortuantly would still be welcome to the assistance. is my gofundme page or houstonbfskinner at netscape dot net is my paypal address.
The plan as far as living conditions (if you remember the place I am living will be going up for sale in the Spring) is G-d willing, if I get disability, I will then go on the waiting list for this elderly/disabled Jewish family housing (it is a very nice place/well maintained) in the next city over from where I live. It has a 3 month waiting list, so I'd go there and move in the Spring. If I do not get disability, well then I'll have to tackle that if and when it comes up.
Anyway, I just wanted to update everyone as you all have been such a huge part of my life and I hope everyone has a great night/day (depending on when you read this).