Hello everyone! A very warm welcome to you all, and I hope you are all doing well! If any of you would like to send me a message that only I will read, please use the contact form on the right hand column of my blog.
I got news last night that I will need to vacate the place where I am currently living, and that the property owners plan to sell it. This means that I will need to find a new apartment as soon as possible. The thing is that my funds are very low, so the apartment will have to be less than $400 per month in order to cover my living expenses. If any of you live in the Montreal or Laval area or know anyone who does, please keep your eyes out for me. I would greatly appreciate it.
I am on a waiting list for what is called social housing, which is housing for people with a low income. I have been on this list for almost 6 years, so you can imagine how big the list is.
I have a cat and am hoping that wherever I move, they will accept one cat. He is very sweet and four years old. If not I will have to also find a home for him. :(
I have to say that I am a positive person and even though I struggle with depression, and this has been somewhat of a shock, as it was unexpected, thus far I am remaining positive. I would really appreciate your prayers, thoughts, ideas or advice. As I mentioned above, you can send me a personal message if you wish, that only I will see, via the contact form on the right hand column of my blog.
In the meantime, thank you so much for listening. Love and hugs to you all. :)
Thursday, July 27, 2017
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Hello Linda, So sorry you have to find a new place to live. Being on a list for 6 years, that is a long time. Is there a way to check to see how far down the list you are? I will keep you i my prayers that you find a nice place for yourself and the kitty. HUGS!!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, thank you so much. Yes, I can check my place on the list and do regularly. There are still 100+ before me on the list.
DeleteI don't know how it works there, but I would imagine, that it doesn't necessarily mean that you will have to wait until all the 100+ before you have been housed - perhaps, if some of them are couples or families, it would also depend on the size of housing, which becomes available. So, if something was to become available, which would not be big enough for a family, you might get lucky.. Fingers crossed!
DeleteI'm so sorry this is happening to you. I hope you find a nice place soon and that you can keep your beloved cat. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day, my friend. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Hi Linda, so sorry you have to leave your current home. You and your kitty are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Robin
I am so sorry you have to move, and pray you find just the right place, at the right price, very soon. Also, sure hope they will let your kitty live with you wherever you go. God bless.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Linda,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to read about your problems. Not nice to get a shock like that. I hope it will be ok in the end.
Hugs
I hope and pray that you will be able to find a nice affordable place real soon. I also hope you can keep your cat with you. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteThat's annoying Linda, finding a cheap house is not easy. I wish you a lot of succes.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Linda. I too need to find cheap apartments, so I know how difficult can be. I hope all will work out and you find an even better apt then you have now .... with your cat.
ReplyDeleteHello, Linda. Stay strong and keep moving toward your goal! Don't fall back, though your may need small detours around. Love from Joanne
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, so sorry to hear you are facing this challenge but pray there is an answer for you soon. One that will be better for you and your beloved kitty.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is just breaking for you. I am so sorry you have to rush to do this. Wish I knew of someone (I am in the U.S.)....wherever you look, I would tell them that leaving your cat behind is NOT an option. Sorry......I would hate for you to have to give up your cat. That tears me up.
ReplyDeleteLinda, wishing you all the best with finding a new kitty-friendly place!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for you. About three weeks ago I moved as well, Linda... Hope you have luck.
ReplyDeleteAh Dear Linda - I am starting right now to "look up" for you. God has a plan and I know all things will work out but in the waiting period it is hard to see the way. Please take care - xo xo
ReplyDeleteBonne chance chère Linda, j'espère que tu trouveras tout vite! Bise, bonne soirée toute en douceur!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that and I do hope you will be able to find a place to your liking. One thought, I was wondering if the new owners might let you stay on? Or is this something that has already been decided? You most certainly are in my thoughts and prayers, and I am sending as many positive vibes and energies as I can muster.
ReplyDeleteTalk with one of the housing agencies to see about getting help with finding something- hopefully enough to get you through the waiting list period. I don't know what the rules are like there, but here, if they're evicting for that reason, there are requirements on them to compensate tenants, and to give four months notice.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, I am so sorry to hear you have to move. It is difficult these days across Canada to find rental accomodation, especially at affordable prices. But it helps so much to keep a positive attitude. My only advice is to contact the social housing office again and make sure you are on the list as well as enquire as to where you are at on the list. The other thing is to enquire if there are priority places available for people with certain conditions, eg. mobility issues, mental health issues, senior citizens and so on. The more categories you fill it may help to get a place sooner. Other than that I do not know anyone in Montreal who might be able to help you but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, I'm sorry for both you and your beloved cat. This stress is no fun. I hope you find a place that's pet-friendly, affordable and safe and can stay strong. Best wishes and keeping fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. I hope you find a place to live that suits your needs
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, so sorry to hear this shocking news. I do hope the right place becomes available to you and your cat. I believe there is something better just waiting to cross your path. Wish you the best.
ReplyDeleteYikes! A huge undertaking to find new digs, pack, move, unpack and readjust your comfort zone in a new neighborhood. Wish I could be helpful to you. Sending love and prayers. XXOO
ReplyDeleteLinda, I'm just so sorry that you'll be having to move. I'll pray that the Lord will lead you to just the right place...a place He's already prepared for you...and at just the right price...and that allows your sweet kitty.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you Linda and hoping that something great will come your way. As they say, when one door closes another opens, and hopefully this will be into something even better for you. Sending you positive vibes.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you're going through this Linda! Sometimes life is so unfair!! I will be praying for you and kitty and I know in my heart things will work out!!!! sending you hugs
ReplyDeleteDearest Linda, there is nothing worse than a sudden forced move. I will keep you absolutely in my thoughts and prayers ~ any your kitty too. I don't know anything about the housing situation in the Montreal or Laval area, but something will work out. I like the suggestions that Joyful gave you. Stay positive and keep us posted on your progress. Sending you love, hugs, and encouragement!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am so sorry!!! I am sending prayers your way, for you and your kitty!! Positive vibes!!! Something good has to come out of this!! Big Hugs and Much Love!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about this for you Linda. I can't even imagine what I'd do if there were me. Sending prayers to you.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the storm brings a big beautiul rainbow. Some of my most anxious times were just a way of getting me from where I was to a better place.
ReplyDeleteYou're a kind, loving person, and I'm sure The Universe will smile on you and your kitty. I predict that you'll end up just where you're supposed to be.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and expecting a wonderful outcome.
One thing that works for me - I write down just what I want. You could say, "Pets okay", "two bedrooms", "new paint", "better location", etc.
With all the prayers coming your way, I expect this little bump in the road will smooth out quickly. We will all be eagerly awaiting your news.
Hugs to you and kitty.
I am so very sorry Linda! I hope you are able to find a place for you and your cat (because pets are family too). Sending you best wishes, hugs and encouragement from California.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Linda! This is a very stressful situation. Hopefully you'll find a nice place where you can keep your kitty. I'll keep both of you in my thoughts and wish you the very best of luck.
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best of luck. Things will work out in the end.
ReplyDeleteYour landlord can give you notice but cannot evict you. You have right too. It will pssibly require you to seek a shared space in a condo or house to afford the lower rent. My thoughts are with you. I too have had to move 3 times in the past 9 years each time for that same reason.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, that you have change your house.
ReplyDeleteIt' seemes to me that such situation will change and all will finish very well :) Greetings :)
I am so sorry to hear this:( I am hoping for you with fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I pray that God will work this out for the benefit of you and your kitty. Look up...
ReplyDeleteHope you find a place quickly and that they like cats:)
ReplyDeleteOh Linda I am so sorry, wish we lived closer to help out. This is not good news. I hope that something comes up quickly and that you can move without too many hassles. Take care, thoughts are with you Diane
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your beloved cat, friend Linda ... Love, cat.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Linda, I will earnestly pray you find a reasonable apartment that will be a blessing for you. And I agree as one of the other friends of yours wrote, your cat is coming too. I will pray about that too.
ReplyDeleteYou can count on me to pray. I just noticed through other comments on the newer blog that something with your housing was changing.
God bless you dear Friend. Huge hugs and huge prayers coming your way.
I wish you all the best in finding a new place. I cannot believe that you have been on that list for 6 years. But it is difficult to find affordable accommodation over here, too.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Hope that this all works out fine for you, Linda and that you can keep you furry friend. It mmost be very stressful for you. Is it possible to get some advice or an advocacy/support worker to plead your case to get bumped up the housing list? Also, you can still be far down and get offered somewhere. I would maybe go in and speak to them in person if you can. At least they can put a face to the application form then. Sending positive thoughts to you both. Xx
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, it was sad to hear that you must change your place to live. I hope you will make it. Greetings!
ReplyDeleteLinda I just had to come and read this before reading your latest post. I'm hoping there will be positive news in your new post and I'm sorry I missed this last week. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear, Linda. 6 years is a long wait. I hope something better comes up soon xxoo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this Linda. One thing, if you find an apartment bloc which says no animals, you can take your cat with you anyway as that is not enforceable by law. Landlords are not supposed to make such a stipulation.
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry to read about these rental issues, I'm guessing it would be very expensive living there. I hope the right solution presents itself soon. Don't give up. You ARE a positive person and the right thoughts and attitude can lead to a solution we may not have thought of, if we stay focused on a good outcome. I've had that happen many times and I've been through some very difficult times, through the years. I wish you all the best.🌼💟 Take care.
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