A Victory in my Life

[blackparade]

I know y'all don't know me personally, but I just wanted to share some good news in my life.

Since Thanksgiving 2012, my wife, our daughter, and I, have had to live in a hotel due to not having a place to live. At $260/week, you can imagine I wasn't thrilled, but with no other options, we moved in. In those 14 months, we've gone through 4 management changes, multiple rude neighbors, a hit and run that damaged our car and the front of the hotel, and a multitude of other issues. We've had our ups and downs, and we've had to make sacrifices to make ends meet, but it's worked out. My wife and I have both had steady jobs for over a year now, and this week I became a full-time employee for Pegatron, where I had been a temp for the past year. Due to this great fortune (and our tax refund), we finally found a house to rent and are checking out of this hotel on Saturday. To say that we are happy, would be an understatement. It is a massive relief to finally get out from under this $1000/month umbrella and get out of this 1 room we've been stuck in. My daughter will finally get her own bedroom, and we'll finally be independent like we've desired since we moved to Louisville.

I'm pleased...and I will be more pleased on Saturday night, when Lillie, Zoey, and I are sitting on our couch, watching TV in our new living room...in peace.

--Alex

[ShaneOfan]

Congrats man. So happy for you and your family. Glad you were able to find a place for your family. Glad your little girl gets her own room. Be proud of what you did for your wife and kid and the sacrifices you made.

[Westcoastvibes]

Congrats man.

I know what it feels like to be in a low point of life and the thrill you get when you finally feel like a fucking beast of a man again.

Stay strong and keep being proud of yourself

[Everlong]

That's awesome man, I'm glad to hear everything is working out for you guys! Thanks for sharing. Hope the good times keep comin'.

[Ace]

Sounds like you've wanted this for a long time now you deserve to finally be happy. Congrats

[Kein]

Incredible news. Living in a hotel for so long must have been such a test. The extra space, the privacy, and comfort provided in a home you deserve must feel like you are walking in heaven. Much congratulations to you.

[Viazon]

Great news dude. Glad everything is working out for you!

[Twister]

Congratulations, sounds like it's been tough. Glad to see it's all working out.

[blackparade]

Thanks everyone. I figured if I was going to share this story, it should be with y'all since I come here everyday and read about what's going on with all of you. Glad to be able to tell my story to a great community.

[Locke]

This is great news. :) And to think of the money you'll save not spending that on the hotel. It's like a double or triple victory.

[Hanley!]

That's great news, man. Sounds like you've had it tough for the last while, but settling into this new home could be the start of something really great for your family. Hope everything works out well.

[AkydefGoldberg]

Fantastic news, congrats to you and your family.

Your perserverance and patience deserved a reward and hope you enjoy it.