Pastor Mike, Brent and I were on the street tonight. It was a cold night with several of the people we serve needing gloves, hats and coats. One of the women that I will refer to as J had been in the hospital. She was being treated for depression and wanting to harm herself. J was only there for a few days. She was given some medication and was taking it, but needs counseling. J told me that she felt much the same as she did prior to her admission and still thinks about hurting herself. J is in her 50’s and has other health issues. She has been trying to get an apartment but told me that it has been difficult for her because she has an eviction in her history. An eviction, among other things, can make getting an apartment nearly impossible.
I also talked with T. She has a boyfriend in Neillsville and reports having a place to stay there. T cannot leave Eau Claire until she takes care of a personal matter. She has health issues, but is hesitant to take medication due to concerns of side effects of the mefications.
Another women who is obese and has back and leg pain talked to me for a few minutes. She walks with a walker and says she is being treated for her legs. She can only walk so far, before she is out of breath and has to stop and rest.
Women on the street for any length of time are so susceptible to being abused sexually and emotionally. We always ask the women if they are safe and their response is usually yes and that they can take care of themselves.
Pray that the lives of the homeless may be turned around and for the work of this ministry.
Barb
I also talked with T. She has a boyfriend in Neillsville and reports having a place to stay there. T cannot leave Eau Claire until she takes care of a personal matter. She has health issues, but is hesitant to take medication due to concerns of side effects of the mefications.
Another women who is obese and has back and leg pain talked to me for a few minutes. She walks with a walker and says she is being treated for her legs. She can only walk so far, before she is out of breath and has to stop and rest.
Women on the street for any length of time are so susceptible to being abused sexually and emotionally. We always ask the women if they are safe and their response is usually yes and that they can take care of themselves.
Pray that the lives of the homeless may be turned around and for the work of this ministry.
Barb