Through the eyes of a Dog

So I am a stray dog with no one to love me, no food, no home. I'm very sad and lonely on the streets of Childress. I just wish somebody would give me a home, some food, and show me love.

Media

It kinda makes me aggravated to see people such as Tiger Woods, Michael Jackson, and others get so much publicity over somethings that aren't even a big deal, while other people who actually make a good change in the world don't get recognized at all.

Foster, 53, is searching for homeless veterans -- and he knows where to look.

Whether in a vacant lot behind a supermarket or a small clearing off the highway, homeless vets aren't that hard to find: One in three homeless adults has served in the military, and more than 150,000 veterans nationwide are homeless on any given night, according to the Veterans Administration.

Working with the sheriff's homeless outreach unit, Foster finds vets camped in tents or makeshift lean-tos, where he delivers a message: There's help for you if you want it.

"For our heroes to be living in [these] conditions, it's totally unacceptable," said Foster.

Since 2000, approximately 900 veterans have found life-changing help at Foster's facility, Stand Down House. Named for the military command that gives troops time to rest after arduous duty, the program provides homeless male vets food, shelter and a safe place to recover, as well as the tools to conquer their personal problems. Vote now for the CNN Hero of the Year

"The idea is that they can relax now; we'll take care of them," Foster said.

Foster's motivation to help these men is personal: He used to be one of them.

Born in rural Georgia, he joined the Army right after high school. During his six years in the military, he began drinking and experimenting with drugs. He was an alcoholic by the time he left the Army in 1980, and his drinking and drug use escalated as he struggled to adjust to civilian life.

He spent the next decade battling his addictions, and at his lowest, he slept in flophouses or on the streets.

"I was pretty much out of control," Foster said. "I felt hopeless, helpless, ashamed and inadequate."

While struggling to get clean, Foster had difficulty finding a program that accepted veterans and provided the recovery services he needed, he said. The experience inspired him to design a program specifically for his brothers-in-arms.

"That's when the commitment in my heart was born," Foster said.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/02/19/heroes.roy.foster/index.html

SCHOOL POEM

Oh Senior year,
How it goes by so fast,
walking through the halls,
day by day,
knowing its my last,
Football comes and goes so quick,
oh how i miss it,
now i got no more sports to pick,
School work,
there is none,
Thats my senior year,
and now its almost DONE.

Comic!!

Bankrupt

If they pulled that kind of stuff on me I would be very angry and sue them for what they did, especially after ruining my house and all my belongings! I would be sure to take as much money as possible and make them fix my house back to normal or buy me a brand new one!

Road Trip 2010

1. Las Vegas, NV 2.Indianapolis, IN 3.New York City, NY 4.Miami, FL 5.Panama City, FL

First I would travel to Las Vegas, NV, from Childress I would have to go through Amarillo, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, and Kingman, in all that is a total of 1274.38 miles. From Las Vegas I would then travel to Indianapolis, IN. I now have to travel all the way back to Amarillo and go the opposite direction from where I started. Some towns I would have to go through would include Oklahoma City and Springfield; the total distance from Las Vegas to Indianapolis is 2519.78 miles. From Indianapolis I would then travel South through Louisville, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta for a total distance of 4734.72 miles. From Miami I travel to Panama City, FL my final destination. Some of the cities I would drive through would be Tampa and Tallahassee for a total of 599.07 miles. From Panama I would then go home back to Childress. All together my total mileage would be about 10,210.18 miles. In Las Vegas I would go to some of the casinos and a bunch of the clubs to party. In Indianapolis, I would just like to see all the sights around the city. In New York I would visit times square at night because it looks pretty awesome! And in Miami and Panama City I would just chill at the beaches.

Parent Day

1. They feed me
2.They raised me
3.They provided for me
4.They love me
5.They took care of me
6.They give me money
7.They give me shelter
8.They listen to me
9.They provide me with clothing
10.They put up with me
11.They tell me wrong from right
12.They taught me how to ride a bike
13.They were persistent on me keeping my grades up
14.They reason with me
15.They raised me right
16.They taught me responsibilty
17.They made me
18.They know everything

Parents:
1.Provide joy in my life
2.Love
3.the bond between us
4.Happiness
5.Memories