Another Update

It’s about time I shared some of my recent encounters within the homeless population. Basically, I am going to share with you, my reader, what’s going on in my life. When last I gave you an update, I was looking forward to hearing about my children. This is still an ongoing battle and I still don’t know much more. The weirdest thing is that I’m actually calm about everything. Even though I know that will all change as soon as I find out my visit is confirmed with my boy and girl. God I can’t wait!

As for how I have been doing for the last little while. I will be honest and tell you I had a slip and I continue to battle addictions of various sorts. Although for the better part of the last little while, I’ve been damn well good! What I mean to say is I have been staying away from my using ways.

I’ve actually moved into my own place now. Well actually I have moved into a room with a small fridge and stove and I have cable for the same price I was paying in a shelter.

Really it’s only a step up from the shelters. I do feel much better about where my life is going.

The past couple of weeks I have actually had a nasty flu or cold, some sort of nasty bug. I was fortunate enough to participate in a recent symposium for the Calgary Homeless Foundation where I spoke about this particular blog. I am surprised that I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I would be. The fortunate thing was that not only was my reception very reassuring, but I was fortunate enough to get a laptop computer in which I can write more blogs and continue with my book. I would like to say thank you to Herb Emery for your generosity.



In other news, I had a weekend stay at the Mustard Seed’s Foothills shelter. I can tell you that, I am so glad to be out of the shelter system. I used to think the Mustard Seed was a good shelter but after my short weekend visit there, I am second-guessing myself. I could not believe how unhappy most of the staff members appeared to be. One staff member in particular took out his frustration by taking the TV privileges away from all clients. Apparently he wanted to watch Law and Order. The clients wanted to watch a movie. The Mustard Seed also try to preach the word of God but it seems as though things they do don’t seem Godly at all. I don’t want to get into too much detail, as I will be writing a blog soon about this shelter.

As for other things in my life, things are normal. Then again, what is normal? I just confused myself. I still want to find out what’s going on with my children and I would still like to find a comfortable job and eventually a better place. I don’t try to overwhelm myself too much because I get stressed out to easily. Maybe someone can explain to me what normal is in a person’s life. What is normal to you?

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Tim Barber