Ft.Hood, Texas  #149


Hi, my name is Carla Cayo. My husband, myself, and three 
children live in Fort Hood Texas. My husband just went 
back into the Army after an 8 year leave. I am writing 
this e-mail to ask for anyone's help with all of our bills 
that have accumulated over the last 8 months. Prior to my
 husbands enlistment I was the sole financial provider for 
our family because he was unable to find a job. It was a 
very hard struggle. There were times that I thought I 
couldn't take it anymore. Since he has been in, the military
 has NEVER gooten his pay right. One month they only paid 
him $ 462.00. For a family of 5. How can anyone live on that!
 However, we did it though. Because of all these situations, 
I had to resort to using the credit cards, which are now 
maxed out. I will gladly give anyone who can help me and 
my family a list of these bills. I am too embarrassed to 
actually post it on this site. I am not use to asking 
people for help. I am usually the one who helps others. I 
was always raised like that and I try to raise my children 
like that. once in a while we get into a pinch though, 
where we can't help but put our pride aside and say HELP. 
My car note which is $224.00 a month is 2 months behind and
 credit cards are even more behind. We just can't make it 
right now. My hubby is due to deploy to Iraq in Sept. As 
horrible as it may sound, when he does get deployed we will
 be getting more money. It's sad to think that he has to put 
his life on the line so that our kids have food, clothes, 
and the bills are paid. We ALL hope he comes back safe and 
sound. Our son just had his 2nd b-day and we couldn't even 
buy him a cake. I thank God that he is too little to 
understand, however our daughters are 9 and 12. There b-days 
are back to back in Aug and Sept.  They may be a different 
story, but they do know we are having financial trouble. I 
have looked for work, but nothing has panned out yet. I am
not asking for anyone to support us, but maybe to help in a
 little way. Whatever you can do or give will help greatly.
 When my hubby was unemployed ( for over 1 year), our bills 
just pilled up and up. I know that God never puts too much 
on our plates that he doesn't think we can't handle, but 
sometimes I feel that the plate is too small. There comes a 
point in ones life, that it just gets too hard to do alone. 
I am trying real hard to be a good Army wife, but I need help.

Thank each and everyone of you for taking the time to read 
my story. I know there are many more out there like mine. If
anyone wants to contact me its appreciated. 
Thank you to all our soldiers for their dedication and hard 
work,
Carla Cayo