We had the privilege of being part of a small group to help celebrate Kenny’s 68th Birthday at a local diner. Huge thanks to our server Mark for helping to make Kenny feel special on this special day. Pictured are Jesse, Kenny, Dara, Malinda, Andrew.
Feasted on meatloaf, pasta, and salad.
Dessert: chocolate mousse cake, carrot cake, apple pie.
The guy who cuts my hair said he wouldmbenhappynto have 1-2 of our homeless friends come in for a haircut.
After then situation with Kevin in georgetown. Whenn someone is constantly lying. Some ppl put up their own barriers to help. Whereas kenney, we know where to find him all of the time, he close to our home he’s a genuinely kind man and to our knowledge hasn’t tried to deceive us in any way. Always am knd eord ki d when we leave.
The woman who answered the phone was the nicest sweetest most supportive person . She seemed to really want to help instead of just transferrng us to the next resource.
Hana general conversation
Sen took down our info amd said ppl were gome for the day
Asked for soem more info about our friend
If he was in the system for health care and has been on streets for 5 yrs,or longer it may be a difficultm transition
Has to qualify for care
Likely to not want to reintegrate
ThenVA seems to love when people call on behalf of others
As kenney friend Jesse moves to North Carolina
He is left with cowboy george,and amcouplemofmother pals who,are not as close
We palm to follow up with the VA again on Monday to see if kenney can fit with a program
Kenney ism67 years old has been on the streets for at least 8 years and has a variety of health issues possibly galloping arthritis
They are always very appy to see us.. To get anything for the, is a struggle.. Even fornansnack.. When we ask if they need anything, theynsaynko infant think of anything and we’ve never given th money.. They usually. Don’t even want the food.. So we dontnbelievethatmtheynare just being nice in order to get something. Out of us,Mather to enjoy our company. We do feelmbasmsometimesmwhenwe arrive and they stop working just to talk with us.]]>
Medical
Kenny has scheduled an appointment for Monday morning to see a VA Doctor about his swollen legs. The doctor may need to send him for additional tests and schedule a follow-up visit, and we will pay close attention to see how that goes. Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) Safe Haven group said that they will make sure that Kenny has transportation to get to and from his VA Doctor appointment in Washington, DC.
We plan to get another update mid-next week as to anything found by the doctors during his medical tests. Kenny may need an additional test such as an MRI or ultrasound, may need to be on high-blood pressure medication.
A pretty good first week. Kenny has made curfew and consistently sleeps at the house. This afternoon, he was on-time for his appointment with his on-site case worker. Says he plans to be near his usually hangouts. The case worker says that they plan to take Kenny shopping for some new clothes and shoes (note: must remember he wears wide-width).
Other news
Today, another veteran moved into the transitional house. His personality is quote opposite and perhaps complementary of Kenny. We have not yet enjoyed the pleasure of meeting him, but he is louder and more talkative than Kenny, and they’ve been getting on well so far.
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