For what to do regards our house

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My wife and I live in an old house that needs a new roof and front porch. I am 67 and retired and don’t have the money to do these repairs and have no do-it yourself skills. We don’t have the finances to move either:shrug: Puts us between a rock and a hard place. :eek:
 
LegoGE1947, I bless you with the special blessing of our Blessed Mother. May the power of the Holy Spirit come upon you.
 
I will remember you and your wife in my prayers this evening.

Maybe you could look into getting the town you live in to help you replace your roof? Some relatives of mine have done similar things in the past when they were financially unable to make the repairs by themselves.
 
jtodisco said:
I will remember you and your wife in my prayers this evening.

Maybe you could look into getting the town you live in to help you replace your roof? Some relatives of mine have done similar things in the past when they were financially unable to make the repairs by themselves.
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I am pursuing that avenue The city I live in says they may or may not be getting a grant to help low income people with this. Perhaps pray that they do get the grant and they CAN help us!:highprayer::gopray2:
 
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I am pursuing that avenue The city I live in says they may or may not be getting a grant to help low income people with this. Perhaps pray that they do get the grant and they CAN help us!:highprayer::gopray2:
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You have my prayers for whatever it takes…especially for peace.

Blessings,
granny
 
Lego, are we living in the same house? After our recent storms we have noticed TWO bad leaks and the roof is about $8000 to replace (it’s 100 years old).

We laughed about it though and said Father would probably let us sleep in the pews in the back of the church if it got too bad!

May God bless you.
 
fencersmother said:
Lego, are we living in the same house? After our recent storms we have noticed TWO bad leaks and the roof is about $8000 to replace (it’s 100 years old).

We laughed about it though and said Father would probably let us sleep in the pews in the back of the church if it got too bad!

May God bless you.
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Unless you live on 5th Avenue in Rockford, IL, probably not:shrug: The church we attend actually had a leaking roof about a year ago. It was kind of spooky seeing all kinds of pots, pans and other containers in the aisles in effort to catch the water:eek: We have been told it will probably cost about $8000 to replace the roof. I guess I need to start laughing about our roof as well!
 
LegoGE1947 said:
My wife and I live in an old house that needs a new roof and front porch. I am 67 and retired and don’t have the money to do these repairs and have no do-it yourself skills. We don’t have the finances to move either:shrug: Puts us between a rock and a hard place. :eek:
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Is it time to sell? A hard choice I know. But if you can’t afford repairs and can’t do them yourself it may be that time. I am facing this reality since my sister is terminally ill and my health is failing. Without the help of our father we would have to sell tomorrow. I am sure when he is gone that will be what happens.

I wish this was not true for people. Today’s economic situation is disgusting to say the least. It is too bad we don’t have more organizations that help seniors and others with problems like this. Something like “Habitat for Humanity.” I will pray you can find a solution to this problem.
 
LegoGE1947 said:
My wife and I live in an old house that needs a new roof and front porch. I am 67 and retired and don’t have the money to do these repairs and have no do-it yourself skills. We don’t have the finances to move either:shrug: Puts us between a rock and a hard place. :eek:
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Praying for your intentions.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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Shop around for small independent roofers. The big outfits are more than twice the price, but you need to know former customers that are not supplied by the roofer. Also angie’s list is a good source; seek someone with an account that you can ask to look up less expensive roofers.

Tearing off and disposing of your old roofing layers may be a significant part of the expense. Hiring your own labor and finding a low cost disposal can help reduce the expence.

You are also in my prayers.
 
We’re getting close to that situation, too. We were thinking of doing the front portion first, because it’s worse, then waiting a year or two and having the back done. Don’t know if that’s a possibility for you. It’s so expensive, though! We’re retired also. Would definitely have a tradesman do it rather than a roofing company.

I’m saying prayers for you.
 
Praying that the Lord may guide you in this matter and provide for your needs.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
 
Our Father, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
 
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