Hi girls. Just wanted to ask for some prayers. The VA told us that they'd accept payments for a previous military debt, so we sent in a payment. Well, not only did they take that payment, they also took Tom's entire GI Bill payment for the month of December, and are going to do it again in January and most of February. That's half of our income, gone.

I don't know how we're going to pay the bills. We're kind of helpless right now. I'm trying not to have complete and total anxiety attacks.

So please say a prayer for our little family. I don't know what to do. Even if Tom dropped out of school and got a job, he still couldn't make enough now to cover our bills. Anyone want to host a Mary Kay Web Show? I'm out of ideas.

I know God will provide, but I'm still in anxiety/shock mode. Please pray.

Thanks,
Lisa

I'm not a SBer, but I noticed your thread - prayers ascending for your family!

Weezle, prayers to you. But can you not make some phone calls to see if this can be reversed. Maybe if there is an arbitrator you can explain your situation. Don't take this lying down.
Sophie

I will pray for your family too!!!

Prayers for you and your family.

Lisa - You have my prayers. Try talking to the VA. If they don't listen, try going up the chain to their manager. I'll keep my fingers crossed for your family.

I am hoping for a fast and happy resolution for you.

Lisa I am definitely praying for you. There is nothing scarier than monetary problems. Sending up prayers RIGHT NOW!!

Lisa, prayers for you and yours. I agree that you and Tom should talk to the VA.

Lisa, I hope you can find a resolution for this problem. Surely something can be worked out. I will be praying for your family.

Many hugs & prayers Lisa, there is never a good time for something like this to happen but around the holidays makes all that much more stressful. Hang in there girl!

Tom's on the phone with them right now. They make it extremely difficult for you to get through to talk to them. For example, the 800 # he needed to call would connect and then hang up (40 times) before it finally accepted his call. I really hope and pray that they at least give us his check starting next month. I just doubt that they're going to reverse the payment from this month.

I'm taking a mental health day today once my assistant comes in.

Lisa your in my prayers

You're both in my prayers, Lisa. The way our veterans is treated just appalls me. They give so much and I hate to see them mistreated in return. The fact that the 800# hangs up on you is awful.

Hope you get some answers. Remember this: "In the end it'll all be okay. If it's not okay, it's not the end."

Prayers for your family going now--any chance for you to get a seasonal job the next few weeks? Lots of places hiring for Christmas season and time immediately following.