ELMER HAS SOMETHING TO SAY

Marilyn's Panic Attack has to end.  She is to proud to ask for help on New York State of Mind, but I am not.  Our way is that we should help our neighbor when they need help.

As you know her car broke down and had to go into the garage and get a new fule pump, which do to the age of the car lead to having other things to be repaired.  She was without the car for about a month and had to borrow $500.00 from a friend before the garage man would let her have it.  Then the starter quit and the car also needed a new tie rod.  This has all been done.  Before she can get the car, the garage wants $300.00.

Marilyn can come with $100.00, but what she needs is the $200.00 and she has to have it by Thursday to get the car back or wait even longer as the garage man is going away on vacation.

I am asking if anyone would be willing to donate to the $200.00.  Please pray before you do this.  I don't want making anyone short of money this month.  I don't want anyone giving who can't afford it.  I don't want anyone donating that does not feel right after praying.  We are not asking you to pay the total bill of the car, just so she can get the car back.

The total for all the repairs on the car are $1,670.21.  She has borrowed $500.00 from a friend and owes the garage the rest.  Right now, she is making monthly payments to the garage for what she owes them and her friend for what she owes her.  Now you see the cause of the Panic Attack?

I am just asking for a donation toward the $200.00, if some of you folks could help.  If someone is wealthy or can afford the big amount, that would be great, but we don't expect it.  David, Jean, Anna and myself are donating toward the big amount.

Some people say cars are materialistic item - which they are, but we need them.  She uses the car not only to take pictures for New York State of Mind, but has taken us countless places in that car.  Also, she has taken people in her apartments to the doctor, grocery store, etc.  She needs to get to her doctor appointments, groceries, etc.  Now friends, will drive her sometimes, but there are time they can't.

I know last year Jean asked for money for gas and Marilyn has been conservative with that money.  She made it last and did not waste it.  Even used her own money rather than the money you sent because she felt she should pay for her gas when it was for herself and not NYSOM.

Marilyn lives on her Social Security.  She has no other form of income except what she sells on the computer.  Right now she is out looking for a part time job.  She has put her application in many places.

Marilyn is not asking for this.  David, Jean, Martha, Bishop Joseph, Bishop Eli, Anna and myself are.  She doesn't know it, but we are all donating for the total bill.

If you could donate any amount, it would be appreciated - no matter how big or how small.  You can send your donations to Pay Pal.  Yes, I know what Pay Pal is.  Her PayPal is mab112148@yahoo.com

Again, I do not want anyone running short or giving any money that they need.  Just pray first.  We would really like getting that $200.00 in by Thursday so she can have the car for the weekend.

Thank you.  You are in our prayers.

Trust God's Wisdom,
Elmer

P.S.
I just found out that the garage charges 12 1/2 per cent interest a month on the unpaid balance.
Elmer

UPDATE: June 27

Thought I would let you know how things are going.  So far we have received $185.00 toward the $200.00.  We thank everyone so much for the donations.  Those of you that said you could not donate, your prayers are more powerful than money and are greatly appreciated.  We do not want anyone to donate who can not afford, will cut them short or will take from their needs.

Also, we know that this is the end of the month and Fourth of July weekend is coming.  But, after praying, if you would like to donate Marilyn and myself would be very thankful.

I am leaving this on for my post on Monday.  If we do reach the $200.00, any other money we receive will go toward the rest of the car bill.

Again, we thank you all for your prayers and donations.

Trust God's Wisdom,
Elmer and Marilyn

UPDATE: June 27 Noon

We have hit the $200.00 !!!!  We thank you all so much.  The total in Marilyn's Pay Pal is $234.00.  We thank you for one helping another.  Your prayers and money have put us over our goal.

Should anyone still wish to make a donation, the rest of the bill at the garage has to be paid, plus what she owe's her friend to get her car out the first time.  So if you feel the Lord is telling you to give, it will be put to good use regarding the car.

Trust God's Wisdom,
Elmer and Marilyn

UPDATE: June 27 7:16 PM

This is my last post until Monday because I am taking the Lord's Day off.  The total in Marilyn's Pay Pal is $259.00.  Again, we thank everyone for your money and your prayers  The money is even more than we expected.

Marilyn's panic attack is going down.  She only had to take her nerve pill once today and did something she couldn't do for days - cry.  She would cry but the tears couldn't come - they came today.  So the tension is easing.  She has been thanking and praising God

All of the money is going to the garage.  Should you feel that the Lord wants you to make a donation, there is still a large amount of the bill to go.  Just as I said before - do not give if you can not afford it, do not give if it takes from your needs or will cut you short.  Just pray as prayers can be powerful when the Lord hears them.

Praise the Lord.
Trust God's Wisdom,
Elmer