[Tervueren]

Now, any spare room at your place?​

Hubby was helping out tiding up for a few mornings at the Pub and noticed an elderly lady was living in her car in the carpark next door. He came home and told me how concerned he was. It gets really hot in Adelaide and that day had been 38 degrees with a forecast of 42 the next.
We both came to the same conclusion and decided that there was no way we could let this situation continue without trying to help somehow.
So we both went to the carpark and introduced ourselves to our new friend. I explained that we only lived in a small home, but we did have a fully insulated shed complete with large TV, fans, fridge etc and she would be welcome to stay with us for as long as she wished. Our home is air-conditioned and she could stay inside in the cool, use all the facilities and anything else she might want or need.
Sadly her car was out of order but she stayed with us from that moment on. (One week ago today)
It felt so wonderful to be able to help her and know that she would not be sleeping one more night squashed into the front seat of her car, and broiling in 43 degree heat the next day.
She is the loveliest person with a beautiful heart and kind disposition. Just fallen on hard times. I don't know her story - it doesn't really matter. But it could have been me, or you, and I hope that a kind person would help me out if I were in her situation. People should help others if they can. The world would be nicer if we did. If people helped others there would be no homelessness. Now, is there any spare room at your place?

 

[Ivory]

Blessings for your support of this woman. It was a good day for her when she met you. We don’t have capacity to accommodate anyone else but I’m happy to speak with others I know that have some space. I hope someone can assist soon

 

[Suzanne rose]

What lovely caring and compassionate people you are.

I think the problem is people are scared of taking in strangers , not knowing if they are using drugs or have mental health problems.

I think you are an Angel but becareful because I have a friend who did a similar thing and had said what a beautiful soul the lady had, even helped her around the house and cooked.
She was there for I think a month when my friend and her sister came home and found not only the lady gone but there computer, jewellery and other items.

They had met this lady at their church , she had only been attending a couple of months .

I will buy food and give whatever I can to help people but I don't think I could have a stranger staying in my home

 

[Tervueren]

Blessings for your support of this woman. It was a good day for her when she met you. We don’t have capacity to accommodate anyone else but I’m happy to speak with others I know that have some space. I hope someone can assist soon

Thank you for your kind words Ivory. I wish everyone could find some space to help change someone's life and stop homelessness. Life is tough enough without having nowhere safe to sleep.

 

[Penny4]

That's very kind of you and your husband.

 

[Ash.S]

You are both such good people, thank you for your generous hearts!

 

[Ivory]

I’m sorry to say that I’ve had no luck with any people I know that I thought may have been able to assist. Have you been able to make contact with anyone? Catherine House provides support for homeless women. I know they are city based but I’m not sure exactly where.
There is also the Women’s Information Service on 8303 0590, or even Housing SA as this woman is in crisis situation.
Homeless Connect SA might also be an option. Their contact is 1800003308. This number is available 24/7.

I’m really sorry I couldn’t provide more tangible assistance, but my situation precludes me being more actively involved.

Thank you for your care, and I hope and pray you find some resolution soon

 

[mylittletibbies]

What lovely kind hearted people you are.

 

[Jo Piper3]

What a beautiful, kind offer to the homeless lady. I bet she is feeling so happy and safe on your property. Well done!

 

[Mrtnst]

I did something similar myself, once.
The person was friendly, clean, careful and very nice company.

Then I went on a business trip, for 5 days.

When I got back I found my home trashed my neighbours enraged and an eviction notice in my letter box.

The person I had helped was all that I said. But unfortunately they were also weak willed, and deeply attracted to an animal who had no consideration for anyone but themselves.

The animal had a large group of friends who had similar attributes, together they chose to have a long loud party while I was away, with the aforementioned results.

Compassion is a wonderful thing, but it should always be tempered with caution.

 

[Loz04]

you both seem to have a 'good heart', it's a big thing asking unknown people in to share your home and life in most respects, hats off to you and I hope your housemate is prospering.

 

[Clancieblue]

What lovely caring and compassionate people you are.

I think the problem is people are scared of taking in strangers , not knowing if they are using drugs or have mental health problems.

I think you are an Angel but becareful because I have a friend who did a similar thing and had said what a beautiful soul the lady had, even helped her around the house and cooked.
She was there for I think a month when my friend and her sister came home and found not only the lady gone but there computer, jewellery and other items.

They had met this lady at their church , she had only been attending a couple of months .

I will buy food and give whatever I can to help people but I don't think I could have a stranger staying in my home

I think you are very wise Suzanne, as much as it is great to be able to help, you really don't know what you are getting into.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I think you are very wise Suzanne, as much as it is great to be able to help, you really don't know what you are getting into.

We also saw a similar story happening to @Mrtnst .
It's sad when we live in a world where we don't feel safe opening our house to someone in need.

I would live to do it but I feel I need to protect my family.

I was actually talking to an old friend last night ( she called me) she had moved 7 hours away. It reminded me how her and her husband opened their home to a woman who was homeless she was a student where my friends husband was a lecturer. Turns out she had a severe crush on my friends husband and tried to seduce him when my friend was at the shops. As soon as my friend got home he told her what happened and they gave her money for a hotel for a few nights. But this woman kept turning up at their home and in the end he reported it at work. That was maybe 20 years ago.

 

[Still Ebby]

What lovely caring and compassionate people you are.

I think the problem is people are scared of taking in strangers , not knowing if they are using drugs or have mental health problems.

I think you are an Angel but becareful because I have a friend who did a similar thing and had said what a beautiful soul the lady had, even helped her around the house and cooked.
She was there for I think a month when my friend and her sister came home and found not only the lady gone but there computer, jewellery and other items.

They had met this lady at their church , she had only been attending a couple of months .

I will buy food and give whatever I can to help people but I don't think I could have a stranger staying in my home

Yes you do have to be careful and lucky we didn't have anything stolen.
When we lived in Launceston over 20 years ago my daughter Debra was forever bringing folks to stay that she thought needed help. One woman wanted us to take her to the airport in the early hours of the morning which my hubby did and borrowed $20 off him.Then another with her grandson casually told us while they were eating dinner that they did it all the time
But if l saw someone living in a car l would have to get help for them even if l couldn't have them.

 

[Ivory]

Hi Tervueren, just wondering if you’ve had any success with finding somewhere for your house guest as yet? Short of contacting Housing SA I have been unable to come up with any options except maybe Catherine House, who provide support for homeless women. Location may also be a factor as my contacts are all Hills based and options do tend to be limited. If things haven’t resolved as yet I hope they do so in the near future.

 

[Clancieblue]

We also saw a similar story happening to @Mrtnst .
It's sad when we live in a world where we don't feel safe opening our house to someone in need.

I would live to do it but I feel I need to protect my family.

I was actually talking to an old friend last night ( she called me) she had moved 7 hours away. It reminded me how her and her husband opened their home to a woman who was homeless she was a student where my friends husband was a lecturer. Turns out she had a severe crush on my friends husband and tried to seduce him when my friend was at the shops. As soon as my friend got home he told her what happened and they gave her money for a hotel for a few nights. But this woman kept turning up at their home and in the end he reported it at work. That was maybe 20 years ago.

Unfortunately, that was probably why she was homeless. People don't very often change their behavior even when a kindhearted person reaches out. It seems to me that if you have a soft heart, you are more likely a target.
Congratulations on your weight loss you look amazing. I am down 12 kgs, I feel heaps better and much happier. I have been going to the Gym for 2 weeks using the walking machine.

 

[Suzanne rose]

Unfortunately, that was probably why she was homeless. People don't very often change their behavior even when a kindhearted person reaches out. It seems to me that if you have a soft heart, you are more likely a target.
Congratulations on your weight loss you look amazing. I am down 12 kgs, I feel heaps better and much happier. I have been going to the Gym for 2 weeks using the walking machine.

The gym is next for me. My daughter is a trainer at a gym called The Yard and is determined to get me there to start weight training. She told me it is very important at our age to lift weights.

12kg is excellent.

 

[Clancieblue]

The gym is next for me. My daughter is a trainer at a gym called The Yard and is determined to get me there to start weight training. She told me it is very important at our age to lift weights.

12kg is excellent.

I'll try weights next, but seriously I carry the grocery's upstairs now, sometimes a struggle.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I'll try weights next, but seriously I carry the grocery's upstairs now, sometimes a struggle.

Haha I said the same thing to my daughter but she just gave me the serious look .
Look up The Yard in Kingsgrove Sydney thars where she wants me to go.
It's like young and very energetic people

 

[Clancieblue]

Haha I said the same thing to my daughter but she just gave me the serious look .
Look up The Yard in Kingsgrove Sydney thars where she wants me to go.
It's like young and very energetic people

I looked it up, it may be a little daunting, I suppose. What I find is that everyone is engrossed in their own activity, they aren't looking at me. Also, I think if you mix with younger people, it helps keep you younger.
Good luck, I hope you go, I wish I had started sooner. Today I walked 3km at 5km an hour. I feel very proud as 2 weeks ago I wasn't walking anywhere.