Times are tough. I know, I sit here and wonder who could help that doesn't need help themselves. Well here's my story.

I married a woman who was the mother of my kids. The are lovely kids. Smart, fun and full of life. We moved up North for a better life, sometimes it seemed to be working. It worked wonders on me, I became a better father and husband and saw what love was all about.

2 years ago I left my wife when I couldn't deal with the physical and mental abuse any longer. It was over a year before I was able to see my kids again. But I continued on. I got to see them for a weekend about seven months ago. That was the last I saw them. I miss them.

I have a wonderful woman in my life. Over the oast two years we have rescued animal in need of a home and caring. Currently we have 4 dogs, 9 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 ferrets, 3 snakes and a spider(yuck) all rescues. We want more than anything to get our life going in a nice place and one day open a rescue of our own.

Currently though the economt is hitting hard. I am going north again for the promise of a better life. It's going to be hard though. So here I am, a broken and lonely father, a strong and supportive spouse, asking, pleading for help.

They say every little but helps and I would agree. I am going to the Westmoreland County, Pa area. Funds are tight and I could use every little bit. Donations of any kind are welcome, funds, maybe someone wants to donate a house(how cool would that be), pet supplies, transportation, a kitchen sink. Every little bit helps.

I know times are tough, that's why I am here. Why are you here?

J.Blankenship