A Friend In Need
Community member in dire straits...
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 by RedneckDude | Discussion: Community
Guys and gals, I'm sure some of you have been wondering what has happened to our friend, Wizard1956. I know a few have asked and until now, I have been asked to keep a lid on it. Randy and Theda didn't want everyone knowing the have been having it a bit hard.
But just a few minutes ago, I talked to Wiz on the phone. He called to let me know that he'd be inaccessible until sometime next year, not for sure when.
A few weeks ago Wiz told me he would be losing internet due to his hours being cut. A week or so later, I decided to try calling him at work and was told he was let go. So he now has no job, no unemployment yet (pending), and no phone, TV, or internet. His wife's part time income barely keeps the rent paid and heat on. Things are progressively getting worse, and now he tells me his car is out of commission and his wife is walking to and from work. Oh, and food is scarce until he can get food stamps going. So even a walmart gift card would help...anything.
So, I guess I'm asking if anyone would like to send a card, a gift, or a small donation to help Randy and Theda with a little Christmas joy. I'm sure they would appreciate it, and so would I. I am sending a few bucks friday, just a small amount.
If someone would just send a Christmas card it would brighten their holiday. I'm sure it's a bummer being in this jam for the holidays.
Wizard has asked me to tell everyone at WC he says Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and that he will hopefully see us in a month or two.
If anyone wants to send him anything at all, a Christmas card, 5 bucks, a gift....anything...please PM me for his address. He has no bank account but can get small checks cashed at his wifes work.
I truly hope some of us can do something to cheer these people up for the holidays.
UPDATE....Wiz has opened a bank account so that he can get checks cashed. Those who have sent checks won't have to worry if he can use them.
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Reply #43 Thursday, December 9, 2010 1:59 PM
Check your PM Boxxi. Thanks man!
Reply #44 Thursday, December 9, 2010 2:03 PM
Those always help in any situation, thanks Aaron. You're a gem.
Reply #45 Thursday, December 9, 2010 2:04 PM
Tom, you rock! Thanks, and I'll tell him when I hear from him.
Reply #46 Thursday, December 9, 2010 2:07 PM
And received. Thanks dude. 
Reply #48 Thursday, December 9, 2010 5:00 PM
A card and a disc and a few Christmas beans, cheese, dough, whatever you call it too, on its way from Florida 
Reply #49 Thursday, December 9, 2010 5:07 PM
I'm thinking oranges and limes were in that basket. Nice of you John... 
Reply #50 Thursday, December 9, 2010 5:16 PM
Wiz is a good dude, and altho, We're not much better off, I don't really care, it's not what matters, what does matter, what there is not enough of in this life, is bringing joy, and a smile to someones life and face... as long as your able.
Reply #51 Thursday, December 9, 2010 5:35 PM
You rock John! I know it will be a highlight of his holidays.
I'm gonna send him a few DVDs too, since they have no TV.
Thanks to the whole community for your efforts!
Reply #52 Thursday, December 9, 2010 5:37 PM
Nice of you John...
Wiz is a good dude, and altho, We're not much better off, I don't really care, it's not what matters, what does matter, what there is not enough of in this life, is bringing joy, and a smile to someones life and face... as long as your able.
This is the true meaning of Christmas, IMO. Again, John, thanks from Wiz and from myself. 
Reply #53 Thursday, December 9, 2010 5:48 PM
Wiz is a good dude, and altho, We're not much better off, I don't really care, it's not what matters, what does matter, what there is not enough of in this life, is bringing joy, and a smile to someones life and face... as long as your able.
Perfect.
Reply #54 Thursday, December 9, 2010 6:32 PM
I've sent a little something off to Randy and Theda to try and make their Holidays a little brighter.
It's always nice and a good thing when you can reach out and help others with what ever you can. It's a shame it has to be the Holiday Season.
Oh, did you notice also how it made you feel helping another person? Kind of a good feeling. 
Reply #55 Thursday, December 9, 2010 6:48 PM
Yep.
Reply #56 Thursday, December 9, 2010 7:03 PM
I just want to tell each and every one of you how proud I am to be part of this community. This is exactly the way we should respond to one of our own who needs us! Your hearts are so loving, to be so glad to be able to help someone. I'm so proud of you guys that I'm actually fighting back tears. Bravo to ALL of you!!! 
Reply #57 Thursday, December 9, 2010 7:18 PM
Hey RND I sent the money so check your messages for the info.
Reply #58 Thursday, December 9, 2010 7:20 PM
not alone mate, not alone 
Reply #59 Thursday, December 9, 2010 8:48 PM
don't think v should get any more karma now... 
Reply #60 Thursday, December 9, 2010 8:59 PM
You got it, Junior ....you da man!
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Reply #41 Thursday, December 9, 2010 1:01 PM
Sorry to hear about Wiz, but with a real unemployment rate of around 17% things are going to get worse for a lot more people in the USA before they get better.