Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this. I am a 45 year old single male with no kids. In my Teens and Twenties I had numerous accidents that virtually destroyed my spine and knees. In fact, I was told by numerous doctors on different occasions that I would never walk again. I fought through the injuries and pain and continued to work (hard) until about 2 months ago.

Even through the injuries and illnesses (which I will list below) I managed to serve my country in the United States Navy during Desert Storm (they never found out) and I have driven an 18 wheeler for the last 14 years. However, I am no longer able to work like I have my entire life (been on my own since I was 14). I have spent my life helping others when ever I could and now I am in need of some help.

My Health Issues:

* I am missing 7 vertebrae in my spine (some to injury some to the bones rotting away) - as of last time I had spine scanned a few years ago

* I have 5 herniated disks - as of last time I had spine scanned a few years ago

* I have no ligament to speak of in either knee

* I have Degenerative Disk Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis

* I have Neuropathy - likely caused by all the injuries and nerve damage I have suffered

* I have some form of neurological disorder that makes it virtually impossible to sleep or even breathe normally - oxygen doesn't make it into blood like it should or my brain doesn't know it is one - haven't been able to see enough doctors to figure it out completely

* I have had multiple heart attacks - fortunately I have a naturally enlarged heart that prevented any permanent damage

* In my twenties a "black mass" was found behind my right eye (in the front of my brain) which I have since learned was likely the onset of Multiple Sclerosis - I am almost certain it has gotten worse as the headaches are non-stop now and other symptoms of MS come and go with varying severity

As you can tell from my health issues there is not a whole lot I am physically able to do. For this reason I have taken to writing and photography as they are low-stress and I am earning (barely) enough to survive. I have been living in my old 1996 Ford E150 Conversion van until a week ago when someone on Steemit donated enough money for me to Rent a Room for a month here in Layton, UT. Sadly my van is on it's last legs so I am unable to drive it and do any photography.

My Van's Issues:

* The front end is completely worn out

* The power steering leaks

* The air conditioning doesn't work

* The brakes are complete garbage (rarely work more than about 10-20%

* The transmission leaks

* The rear end leaks

* Four mismatched tires

* All four rims leak air

* The only door that works properly is the Driver's Side Front Door

* It is too old to use for work!

I am hoping that someone can help me get a descent vehicle so that I can go back to work. I hate to ask for help and I refuse (at least as long as I have any options) to get on Government Assistance Programs like Welfare, Food Stamps or Medicaid. I want to drive for Uber/Lyft and support myself, as I always have but I need a little help to do it.

I am not asking for a FREEBIE or HANDOUT, just a HAND UP!

All I really need is a 2002 or newer (for Uber) Four Door vehicle in good to excellent condition. To maximize my work potential, a vehicle that is All Wheel Drive and has a luggage/ski rack on the roof would be amazing. I will also need a little help to Switch My Driver License to Utah (currently have Alabama License) and to get Full Coverage Insurance.

As I said before I am not asking for a FREEBIE or HANDOUT, just a HAND UP!

I will go to work as soon as I can and REPAY whatever I owe for the HELP at 50% of my weekly earnings (after fuel) until all of what is owed is re-payed. I will work 10-15 hours a day 7 days a week until I get you repaid for your kindness and help.

How I can pay 50% of earnings:

* My rent is only $350 a month

* My cellphone is $100 a month

* My storage units (one here, one in Alabama) are $130 a month

That is $580 a month in bills, or about $135 a week. Add in Food, Cigarettes and Gas and I only need about $200 a week to live on (barely). I make that now from my Writing/Photography so all monies earned from Uber/Lyft are extra income to help me get back on my feet, but not needed to Survive.

In fact the only reason I am asking for help is because I don't make enough from Writing/Photography for anything other than to just barely survive. There is no extra money to save and get a descent vehicle myself.

If you want to know more about me, you can read my blog at https://steemit.com/@venuspcs or find me on Steemit.Chat.

Update #1

Landlord was off work today and loaned me $100 (until Monday) and then took me to get my Utah Driver License and too me to lunch at Simply Sushi (Salt Lake City, UT) - Man I love Sushi, especially all you can eat sushi! Now I just need a car and full coverage insurance and I can get back to work.

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