This is a new weekly blog post that I'm calling Apartment Hell Life. I've mentioned a few times some of the crazy things that go on in and around my apartment complex in the past 20 years that we've lived here and people keep telling me I should write a book. But instead of a book, I've decided to share the crazy things that have happened in and around my apartment complex in the last 20 years here in a weekly blog post.
The picture is blurry because it was taken from about a block away. Two police cars had someone stopped in front of their car and ended up arresting him for some reason. Both police cars were there for well over an hour.
When I stepped out my door I saw that my neighbor's homeless brother was sleeping in the chair by his door again. He was bent forward so that's the top of his head you're seeing. He and his brother got into a shouting match a couple of weeks ago and I didn't see him sleeping outside for a couple of nights but he's back. The guy who lives there told me that his brother is a meth addict and he steals from him so that's why he doesn't let him inside his apartment but let's him sleep in a chair by the door so he has a safe place to sleep and he brings food out to him too. So that's what's I've been talking about for a while when I mention the brother who sleeps outside his brother's door.
There's been quite an increase in homeless people hanging around my apartment building lately and I've been seeing more of these signs on the sidewalk.
Life Update:
Ken was transferred to rehab/physical therapy to see if he can strengthen his leg and arm enough to safely come home. I don't know how long he'll be there. The hospital said he has to see an oncologist outpatient when he comes home for any treatment they want to give him. So I've been calling different places to get some sort of transportation set up for him to go to doctor appointments.
So that's it for this week's Apartment Hell Life! Be sure to come back next week for more.
I was wondering what was up with the brother staying outside, and that certainly explains it. No one should have to worry about having things stolen from them, and it's kind of him to take care of his brother the best way he knows how, but the whole situation is so sad. As to Ken, well, you already know how I've been feeling about this situation, and I've been in constant prayer. I'm sending out some healing hugs on this Easter Morning to your entire family. RO
ReplyDeleteThank you. I really appreciate that.
DeleteI suspect the brother with a home is managing the best he can - and I applaud his efforts to keep his brother safe (and not allow him to steal from him).
ReplyDeleteKeeping you and Ken in my heart. Good luck.
He seems to be doing what he can for him. Thank you. I appreciate that.
DeleteHelping best he can by the sounds of it.
ReplyDeleteHopefully arrangements can get made to get him to his appts.
I'm looking into rides for him.
DeleteI hope Ken gets better. And I'm glad the meth guy gets some sort of help from his bro. It's hard to help without enabling. but i understand how things can get so hard for people.
ReplyDeleteI think he's just doing the best he can for his brother at this time. I hope ken can come home soon.
DeleteThat's a very sad sight of the homeless brother! I guess he should be taken care of by Social Services.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to your hubby Ken, in his struggle with his health issues!
Some homeless won't gp to social services because there's not a lot oh help available.
DeleteIt's sad to have so many homeless. We're thinking of you and Ken and hope he gets to come home soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I appreciate that.
DeleteI have been thinking about you, Ken, and the rest of your family. I hope that Ken is able to come home soon and get treatment started. It is really heartbreaking to see so many people homeless.
ReplyDeleteThey said he should be home in a couple of weeks.
DeleteSending positive thoughts that Ken will be home soon. That is sad about the homeless brother.. It is so sad that there are so many homeless people out there.
ReplyDeleteI agree, but he seems to be helping him as best he can. I hope Ken will be home soon too.
DeleteHey Mary! I'm wishing Ken a safe home and speedy healing process.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I appreciate that.
DeleteSending hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI'm glad you posted today because I've been thinking about you and Ken. I hope you are able to coordinate rides. Sending hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI hope the rehab/ physical therapy goes well for Ken. It's sad you have so many homeless people around where you live.
ReplyDeleteSo far the rehab is going well.
DeleteHere's hoping Ken can come home sooner rather than later. Keeping you both in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteHope you find transportion for ken. But I know in Idaho there program that will help with gas.
ReplyDeleteI think I found a ride program.
DeleteI hope the brother gets help to kick his addiction. It's good that his brother sets boundaries while still helping him. I wish you and your family the best as you deal with Ken's rehab and treatment! Take care, Mary!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWe have a number of homeless people who live in our city park.
ReplyDeleteThey are here at parks too.
DeleteIt's so sad that homelessness is increasing right now. I understand the brother's dilemma with his drug addicted brother stealing from him. Prayers to you and Ken on his speedy recovery, and being able to get home to you and the rest of the family as soon as possible Mary!
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
Never a dull moment for the police huh?
ReplyDeleteSo sad about the neighbor's brother.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way and for Ken.
Thank you.
DeleteI really hope you can have Ken home with you soon instead of being apart during such a stressful time. Thinking of all of you Mary *hugs*
ReplyDeleteHis therapist said probably a couple of weeks and he can come home.
DeleteGood news that Ken will be able to return home in a couple of weeks. It must be so difficult for you both to be separated right now. Fingers crossed you can get his transportation needs set up successfully :-)
ReplyDeleteI am hoping.
DeleteI hope Ken gets home and I admire how well you are managing. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteApartment Life - great idea!
ReplyDeleteI've never done drugs and I don't understand the fascination by shit like meth. I hope Ken gets better.
I've never done drugs either and just don't get it.
DeleteI hope Ken is able to come home soon and that you get transportation worked out. I'm so sorry for everything you're having to go through!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that your neighbor is doing his best to take care of his brother the best he can under the circumstances. It can be a tough situation when you don't want to put yourself in danger (whether it be physically or financially), but you do want to help!
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I hope he can come home soon too.
DeleteHoping Ken is home soon. I am sure it will be a comfort to you both.
ReplyDeleteI completely get your neighbors situation. He is doing what he can, but also protected himself.
I get his situation too. I am hopeful Ken can come home soon.
DeleteI hope Ken gets better and home soon!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers..stay strong love.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThey have moved the homeless (with cars) to our mall parking lot - spacing everyone out - which I guess is a good use of an empty parking lot right now.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get a plan for Ken and have him home soon.
Karen @ For What It's Worth
That is a good plan. I am hoping we can too.
DeleteI have 3 drug addicted siblings, two of whom would also steal from me in a heartbeat. I would hate to see them suffer, but I'd probably do the same thing about supplying a chair and food for them to sleep outside my door.
ReplyDeleteWishing for the best plan to be put in place for Ken. I hope he's able to come home and start healing asap!
I'm so sorry to hear that. I can understand why he does it. I am hoping he can come home soon.
DeleteOh Mary, how I've missed visiting your blog and reading about your neighborhood adventures. It's been only a few days, though.
ReplyDeleteCatching up right now! ^.^
I'm glad you enjoy my posts.
DeleteI hope Ken will be ok!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I hope so too.
DeleteThat sucks having so many homeless around with the virus going around for both them and you.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it does concern me but I try to stay well away from everyone.
DeleteI was hoping to see a Ken update. I've been thinking of you guys. Fingers crossed he gets home soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope so too.
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