…… NEED your prayers again--new snag re Timothy's job!

Countrymouse

Countrymouse

Country exile in the city
TxGal said:
Adding our prayers, too!

You probably already know this - Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is located in DC. I have to wonder if there is anyone at their HQ there who can help with housing if this one doesn't work out....there's always hope!

Columbia Lighthouse For the Blind (clb.org)
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No I didn't know that! Thank you so much!

(which makes me think--I "believe" the National Federation of the Blind is headquartered just across the river in Maryland.....
 
Countrymouse

Countrymouse

Country exile in the city
Greenspode said:
Countrymouse,

I have a little experience in the rental market of DC because my son did 2 internships there while in college. There was, at that time a few years ago, a large number of rentals where one person gets a lease on a 2 or 3 bedroom, and then rents out the other bedrooms to full time tenants, or interns coming in just for a semester, or for the summer.

Summer interns have a really hard time finding affordable places to live. For us, affordable meant in the 1000.00 range per month, which we were happy to pay for the 2nd bedroom in a tiny condo, sharing kitchen and bath with the married couple leaseholders.

While the market may have changed some with the current shenanigans going on there, it still sounds like the housing market is hot. Perhaps your son could take a nice 2 or 3 bedroom, and then rent out the other rooms. It might even be nice for him to have tenants as company, and he could be very selective about who he rents to. He could make enough to make his rent contribution very affordable if the apartment is in a good location.

Just a suggestion! Obviously things might have changed quite a bit since then, but perhaps something to look into.
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Now that IS a thought....I know one young man from his church here in Georgia just got assigned there for his new job (don't know if he's moved up there yet) and another is (I think) about to be up there, with his new job---(or maybe that's the one he told me is working in Maryland)---
Thanks!
 
TxGal

TxGal

Day by day
Countrymouse said:
No I didn't know that! Thank you so much!

(which makes me think--I "believe" the National Federation of the Blind is headquartered just across the river in Maryland.....
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You're welcome - and I think you're right about the Natl Federation of the Blind, Silver Springs MD if I recall. Maybe they can help, too.
 
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TidesofTruth

Veteran Member
When it come to our children and especially so for child with different needs than most, it is always difficult to bear their burden from a distance. I have found a few things helpful and I remember when My mother use to have hopes and aspirations for my life in its early years, Truly some of God's greatest gifts in my life and in the life of my children were His will. Praying His will may be done and giving it over to that is so helpful because this guy may not be the right guy to rent from. God knows. And if we want God to intervene in the areas where we can't see then by all means that is a far greater blessing than going head strong into a situation that will end up to be disappointing bringing far more headaches than even the search for a place. The understanding dealing with my mother and one night after her concern and worry over me I sent her a poem I wrote called Just As Tight. The last lines that I wrote said "The same strong hand that held you each and every night holds your dear ones Each night, Just as tight." And As I had children I came to the unfathomable understanding that These were His children and He loves them even so much more than I do (even though in the natural I can't imagine how) He does and He has even stated such in His word.

So as we pray for them in His will it gives great comfort and solace knowing that our Heavenly Father has them in His hand and deeply held in His love and want the very best for them. Even more than we ourselves do. And since He is sovereign I rather He make the accommodation and care than I.

Country Mouse, we as believers know these things and I don't doubt for 1 second that you know and believe it. I just think sometimes it helps to rehearse His goodness in our hearts during difficulty to increase our faith reminding ourselves of how many times He has taken us through by faith.
 
bbbuddy

bbbuddy

DEPLORABLE ME
Chances are VERY HIGH that this guy is a Democrat. Democrats always want SOMEONE ELSE to "do charity" or "be compassionate" not them PERSONALLY. This may be God's way of keeping Timothy from the hands of a male Karen.
If not, God will cut down the barriers.
Praying that Timothy will find a good safe place.
 
Lone_Hawk

Lone_Hawk

Resident Spook
Another possibility is to contact the LOC directly. Most federal agencies have relocation assistance offices that can help him find housing.
 
Countrymouse

Countrymouse

Country exile in the city
Well .... (sigh)

Looks like the guy has rented it to someone else.

I messaged him last night (or rather early this morning; I worked VERY late at my job last night catching up on paperwork I'm behind on since I may not be able to come in Monday if the weather's bad)

--and told him I would be--according to his directions--withdrawing and re-submitting Timothy's application so as to allow us as his parents to give the co-signer information

As usual, no answer

Then this morning went in to do that--and got a message saying the landlord was "no longer accepting applications" and then checked listing "No longer available."

I remember hearing a minister long ago say, "Before God gives you HIS best, the Devil will often bring you his best" (but it will be a counterfeit "best").

I'm going to start re-applying for him--and will NOT mention that he's blind.

If anyone knows anyone in DC that is renting an apartment (even if 2-bedroom-he has a friend who just moved up there for a new job as well, who took over an existing lease that runs out April 1) or even just a temporary ROOM for rent, please contact them and let us know! If you're on social media, could you post a mention that a young man (don't mention he's blind) who has a new job at the LOC is looking to find a 1-bedroom place to rent in the PETWORTH area (near Taylor and 13th / Randolph Streets, to be specific) and do they know anyone who might be able to assist?

No matter what, JESUS IS LORD. I know God wouldn't bring him to this point just to abandon him now.

THANK you all!!! LOVE YOU!
 
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