Originally Posted by pojo

I know what you are going through with illness in the family.
My hours were cut to about nothing too.
Just 4 1/2 a week I just signed up for unemployment too I don't like too but I have to live and eat.

I wouldn't feel bad because you couldn't meet the promises.
I have learned Life goes on in many different ways.
If someone gets mad at you they aren't your friend.
I found out the hard way in life.

I need a sewing machine because mine broke and I can't afford one now I just can cut and put away things to sew later.
Pat-- you may have already checked this out, but if not here's an idea. Check with any thrift shops, Salvation Army stores, Good Will etc and see if you can barter having their sewing machine repair person work on your machine for volunteer hours. You never know and all they can do is say no, no harm done!
I don't even buy anything for sewing either.
I love to read all the things people are buying maybe someday again if not oh well I guess I'm not suppose to have it.