Terry Knicely is being released from Applachian Behavioral Healthcare this Thursday. He will come home and stay with Gretchen at Greenglen in Wheelersburg. Terry is being released due to a lack of a clear diagnosis. That is sensible given that the essence of his current struggles center around relational dynamics (conflict with his father). Gretchen will be severely taxed attempting to support herself, Luther, and Terry. The financial strain will ultimately be too great for her. Terry will have a medical card, which will take care of healthcare related expenses, but no SSI (at least at this time).
I'm asking you to sincerely pray for this situation, believing that God has real and significant purpose for Terry in His kingdom. I'm also asking for ideas regarding employment. If Terry could secure some income (benefits not needed-medical card), it would take some of the burden from Gretchen. Terry also needs friends. He needs to experience our fellowship.
Pray about it , think about it, pray some more, let me know if anything comes to you.
Monday, October 31, 2005
One in need!
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Jason, how about a janitorial position somewhere?
If its not too fast paced, it might be a good possbility
Terry's BA degree is in English and he claims he is a writer, but I cannot imagine him getting hired in a writing position (he has applied in the past to PDT, to no avail). Beyond that he has limited experience and few marketable skills (at least that I'm aware of). Personally, I'm thinking along the lines of a laborer position, NO DRIVING, something routine. Having said that, I don't want to close down options for him, he may surprise me with some skills.
I appreciate the interest in Terry. One thing that would be helpful is getting a group of us to take Terry out, invite him over, help him socialize. If several of us do just a little, it could make a profound difference in his life without burdening any one of us significantly.
That's a good suggestion,so long as its not a route (driving is not a strength). I'll keep that in mind, he'll be home by Thurs night.
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