...help...

[jenluckenbach]

Prayers for YOU, Candace! Things will work out, one way or other. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[Catty1]

...wow...thanks so much - and I got a phone call too!

I really appreciate the support - it's hard for me to ask.

I do feel better now - ALMOST enough to go to work tomorrow...

Gotta put myself first right now.

{{{hugs}}}

[Medusa]

Candace, I concur w/what everyone else has said: you've been here for everyone else on PT and we'll be here for you. I'll light a special candle w/your name on it tonight that you'll be calm and peaceful. You know what to do, how to do it, and you'll get it done.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that you're going through some tough times. Things will get better and we'll all be here for you for emotional support. Just remember that you now have friends from all over the world who care about you very much. Just relax, take a deep breath, and tell yourself that tomorrow will be a better day. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

[Lilith Cherry]

Candace, loving thoughts from China for you; you are always so caring and helpful to everyone else on PT! We are all cheering for you to feel good and be happy and for a great outcome to your housing situation. Hang in there girl!

[Freedom]

Having a potential threat to your living space is enough to throw anyone for a loop! But do you really think everyone else who lives there CAN make the monetary adjustment? Try to keep that in mind and work towards the meeting on the 24th; see what others are saying, feeling. Heck why wait, talk to some of them now!

Joy Shared is Joy Doubled; Trouble Shared is Trouble Halved.

If someone else had posted this, you would now be posting links and major threads with ideas, suggestions, and information for them. I only wish I had the creativity and search skills to do that for you. As that is mot my particular forte, you will have to accept cyber {{HUGS}}.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

We're all here for you!!

[carole]

I could not agree more,Candace you always go that extra mile to help anyone out, you take the time to research things out and help people,you are amazing, i have often thought it and now want to say it, i am sorry you are having this troublesome and worrying time ahead of you, i am sending you giant hugs and positive vibes that everything will work out ok for you and you will be able to continue to live where you are, take care and all the best.

[Catty1]

Thanks, Carole, and to everyone.

I have called the mortgage broker my realtor recommended, and she and I are having a meeting on Friday afternoon. I'm just doing my homework and getting 'pre-approved'.

Out of the 12 units in my building, at least 6 are for sale...mine would be the 7th.

It will be interesting to see what the meeting about this on the 24th turns up. When I state my opinion that the building is not worth pouring all the money into - Alberta is an oil province. It goes through booms and busts. This building is one that was built during a "boom" around 1980. This means it was likely built in a hurry - and it was run down a bit when it became condos instead of apartments...and the first management company to have really let it slide, and spent money in inappropriate ways.

The new management company and the Board are really good...but this massive repair facing all of us just may not be feasible.

A homeowner might have to go into debt with a loan to replace a roof...but doing that will add some resale value to the home. Here - all the repairs would not increase the benefit to anyone, and would increase our costs tremendously. As it is...the main repairs, replacing two boilers and two roofs, will not even be completed for about 6 years. Worth waiting for? I can't afford to.

Thanks again folks.

{{{hugs}}}

[Bengalz]

Hi Candace,

I haven't been on PT much (work + life have taken over...especially work) however, I just had to pop in and give you my best You are always so supportive of everyone here and now it's your turn to get some back.

Not sure where exactly you're located but Alberta living costs are outrageous at the moment - real estate being one of the major factors. Your situation and feelings are understandable and I sincerely hope a good solution is soon to be yours. Is location a big deal for you? Have you thought about moving to one of the smaller surrounding communities - would that work at all? A very dear friend of mine did just that and she is a much happier lady.

Please keep your chin up and all of us informed. A lot of good vibes here to keep you focused and get that problem solved!

Hugs

Betty

[phesina]

Dear Candace, I'm so sorry you've been going through such a bad patch.

Just wanted to add our words and thoughts of encouragement and love.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~~PURRS~~~~~,
Pat, Peony, Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, and Priscilla Angel

[Catty1]

...wow...I am feeling so much warmth from this thread...it's SO nice...like a group hug!

Bengalz - my town USED to be a small community, but has grown a lot, being so near Calgary. There are good affordable places here - much of the town has kept its small-town feel, which is good. My chiropractor's receptionist and her hubby live in a townhouse complex that I was looking at. The places are affordable - and I get to have a garage! (And maybe an extra bedroom to foster a kitty or two! )

Anyway - first to get 'pre-approved', and go from there.

thank you, friends.

[Emeraldgreen]

...wow...I am feeling so much warmth from this thread...it's SO nice...like a group hug!

GROUP HUG!!

I'm sorry I didn't see this thread until tonight. I tend to stay in the cat and dog section and forget that there are important things being posted in general!

I'm sorry that you are going through so much right now. It sounds very overwhelming and I can understand why you felt so scared. Your home is your safe zone, it's everybody's safe zone and when that is threatened, it's upsetting!

I think your plan to find a new place is a great idea. A new adventure awaits you! And, hopefully it will be a place that is more affordable and perfect for you and your fur family.

Please keep us updated with the latest. Praying that everything falls into place for you just as it should. It will!

p.s. it might feel good to make a 'vision board' and make that list of everything you want into images. Tear pics out of magazines along with any images and make a collage filled with what you want your life to be about. Look at it every day and believe. Dream big! You deserve it. You have been there for everyone on PT and you definitely have the support of everyone here as well.