It was almost a year ago, when shootings were so bad and close to home, that I started escorting my daughter to her bus stop, with a .22 rifle that I had purchased for small game hunting. Three weeks later, I had my encounter with a police officer (a very hospitable encounter), and a few days after that, I was in the news.

In that year, our lives have seen some drastic changes. Mostly great changes. Thanks to the great people here at AR15.com, I now have better equipment to protect my daughter, my neighbors and, if it ever comes down to it, my fellow countrymen.

With an AR15 donated by Spikes Tactical, a .45 1911 Rock Island Armory donated by a couple of members here, Scopes, Magazines, Ammo, a light and other accessories, all donations from people here, I have been able to be better prepared. I was also given a free Home Defense class, which allowed me to get my CPL (also payed for by a member here).

I don't know that I could ever thank everyone, who helped us, enough.

I quit coming here to do updates, because I did not want to be a charity case. I can now explain why.

In December, I started having problems with severe neck and back pain. So bad that, by January, I was not able to work anymore. I went to the Dr., and after a couple of months of extensive tests and exams, I was informed that I had extensive neck injuries. From C3 to C7, it was found that I have deterioration, cracks and separations, which will require a specialist to determine what needs to be done. I do not get to see the specialist until May 12th. I cannot get disability until I see the specialist. So we have been scraping through with my wife's income of less than $500.00 a month and the income tax return I got back. We realized that we can no longer make it here, as things have become more expensive, especially the water bill.

Not only that, but the shootings have started up again, and we now have at least 3 more drug houses on our block. People have been saying we need to get out of the Heights, and I have come to the conclusion, they are right. But with bills piling up and no money to make such a move, I had no idea how that was going to happen. Then I received a message from a friend, who lived in the rural area where I lived my teenage years. An area I have been dreaming of getting back to live in.

I calculated that in the 6 years we have lived here, we have spent over $34,000.00 in rent. My friend said she would sell us her 3 acres of land, with a handyman house on it, for $14,000.00. $350.00 a month, until it was payed off. No interest, and she would pay the land taxes, until we had it payed off. This was fantastic news, as we could afford that. All we have to do, is make it here until the end of May, which we can do. We will not have utilities for the month of May, but as long as the weather is warm, we have friends who are going to give us water, let us do laundry and shower, at their places, so we are good to go.

Then, two days ago, the friend of mine with the land and house, calls me up... and the news she gave me had me crying like a baby... She said that she had been in deep prayer, and, because the land had been passed on to her, and she did not need the money, she decided to sell everything to us for $1.00.

Now, this does not mean that I will no longer be active in our fight to uphold our constitutional rights. Quite the contrary. I am strongly getting the message out there, that it is not only our right, but also our obligation, to train and arm ourselves, to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and the innocent people around us, from enemies, both foreign and domestic. From the mugger on the street to those who would take our freedoms, whether that be a foreign invader, or a tyrannical government.

Since we will have extra income soon, I plan to take a little money each month, to help a Law abiding citizen, get training, a CPL, and if needed and possible, a gun. I will be working to get awareness out there that not everyone who carries a firearm is a bad person.

Well, sorry it is so long, but that is my update. I thank each and every one of you who has taken the time to read this.

Lone Eagle (Michael LaMay)

Wow..

ETA: That's pretty amazing.

Good on your friend for doing that for you.

Now if it were me I would be using that extra money to build a nest egg for your family. Your intentions are noble but you have to realize that you and your family MUST come first.

You can help the masses after you make sure your own house is in order.

WOW! this is a great update, hope you can get that neck and back taken care of too.

 
keep up the good fight

Glad to see you are moving , Sounds like that will be a great move

Great to hear about your living situation. I hope your neck and back issues get resolved as soon as possible.

Best post of the day!



Thanks.

Live long and prosper.

Groovy

awesome, you will love the country.

A touching story, OP. Congrats on your good fortune.God apparently is working in your life, even if you didn't ask ( because you had this great good friend that WAS consulting Him about your case). Now let's hope and pray that your medical issues get sorted out tout suite and you can get back to a semblance of a normal life.

'Murica!  Fuck ya!!!   Remember your blessings OP, and if ever possible, even in the slightest way PIF, if and when you can.  We are gonna take this country of ours back!

This is fantastic news. It makes me happy that you can move your family away from such a dangerous environment. Congratulations.

Wow

I am so happy for you Mike

Let me know if you need help moving, I am not far from you and I have a truck and trailer.

I didnt realize that was you, cool deal.

Glad things are looking up.

No doubt!

Congrats Eagle!

Dusty in here. I remember the threads and all the support, glad to hear you are getting to a better place and passing the kindness along

There may be funnier sites, there may be more entertainment elsewhere, but Arfcom is the greatest place on the internet and I am proud to be an infinity small part of the community.

Awesome update Glad to hear you are getting out of there.

This made my week.

I also glad about you wanting to pay it forward, but like others stated, make sure you are solid financially before you make commitments.

Keep on keeping on.

Good news. I hope it snowballs onward.

Nice!

Glad you're getting out of the ghetto.

Nice to hear from you, Michael! Sounds like you've had quite the rollercoaster ride. Keep on hanging in there, dude!

I love it when the cop told your neighbor she couldn't carry; her reaction was priceless!

There are good people in this world, sometimes they are just hard to,see through the shit covering my googles.

Great post.

A 14'er I can get behind.


Good deal.

wow..hope you can get your back issues taken care of soon.  there are still some amazing peopel in the world today.

We have already figured a budget that will allow us to work on the land and house, pay the utilities, start the nest egg, put some away for daughter's college, and still be able to help others. With all the help we have received, we would not feel right if we did not help.

Great news!

Every day I try to find a reason to restore my faith in humanity.  Today you are that reason.  Good luck OP, glad to hear you're doing okay.

I already do. Lived there as a teenager. Had a farm with our crops, pigs, chickens, ducks and rabbits. And that was on a 2.5 acre plot of land. :)

Awesome.

Keep on keeping on, sir!

I have good days, and bad days. Good days, I do not have to take any of my Norcos. Bad days, one or two. Real bad days, 3 and lots of bed rest. I find the real bad days are after good days where I do too much physical activity.

Very happy to hear this Mike.  Wish you the best bud!

amazing story, sounds like you are in good company. i know you already know this, so keep taking care of yourself, family, and all those good friends that you have. your doing a great job man, keep up the good work

That would be great. We are moving to the Hardy Dam area, around White Cloud. We should have gas money, as we started a go-fund me acct. to help with the move. It was also going to be to keep utilities on here, but have not received enough to do that. but we have received some. :)

Oh, how wonderful!

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FPNI

Good luck with the disability, I fell off a ladder and had 4 back fractures, 6 herniated disk, two surgeries,  And they are wanting to do a third on me.  Denied because at the age of 32 I can change my profession.    So At this point I am a stay at home father.

No matter how bad things looked, I have never given up. I have the faith that everything happens for a reason, for a season and then we make whatever adjustments we have to make until everything works out.

This!

God Bless you, Lone Eagle! He has certainly been blessing you and you seem very grateful!

Good deal.   Make the move, get the land, before she changes her mind.   God Speed.

Good luck with the new property

Good luck to you.

Wow!

Congrats and good job.

Right on brother. Glad to hear it.

Yep.

 

Awesome.