It's been awhile since I posted.  It's been a rough and rocky road for me.  No whining though because I am sure there are many who have it worse.  I know that Brian at least, may have been wondering where I've been so I thought I'd post an update...

Well, I thought that once I got my SSDI, things would be ok.  What I learned was although it was practically impossible to live on NOTHING, living on $856 a month isn't much better.  Yeah, I know.

So, I started seriously searching for a way to make some money.  My website, although "monetized" as much as I can possibly "monetize" it, hasn't made any money.  If anything, with the cost of hosting, advertising, etc.  it has cost me money.  December offered me one thing and that was a little extra cash from the "Letter From Santa" website.  I took advantage of that and having found what I hoped would be "the ONE perfect opportunity", I took the big plunge and signed up.

Since joining the business in mid December, I have helped 4 others start their own business and I have received bonus commissions enough to cover my expenses, so I am not quite in the "green" yet but when my residual starts coming in at the end of this month, I will be in profit, FINALLY!

I have enjoyed so much success so far with this company that I added it to my website as THE BUSINESS that I recommended for people like me who needed to make income from home.  Of course, the site doesn't receive that much traffic, so it's no big advertiser for me but the info is there for anyone who needs it.  Since my main goal with the website has always been to help people with Fibromyalgia, I hope that it helps just one person who needs a way to make residual income.

The business, for any who may be interested, is Lightyear Wireless.  This Fortune 500 Co. signed a contract with Verizon back in July, 2008 to offer wholesale Verizon Wireless Service, thus creating one of the most lucrative opportunities for home based businsess owners in the US.  I have an online wireless webstore where people can order wireless service online from their home, without the high pressure salespitch and noone is denied due to poor credit.  It's an amazing website and I only pay $49.99 a month for it.  (I will pay for it with the 5% increase that SSA gave us this year, so it's not money that was already in my budget)

I worked real hard to promote it and was promoted from "Manager" to "Senior Manager" in less than a month!  That's a good thing because it raised my residual percentages that I receive on my customer's cell bills and my managers' webstores.  It's a long walk to my next promotion but I am working really hard on getting new customers.  It's really been a positive experience so far and I finally have some hope of actually owning a successful business, despite my disability.

So, I am seeing, just maybe some light at the end of the tunnel.  I use safelists to promote it and spend a buck or two here and there for a solo ad.  So far, it converts well and practically sells itself, being that EVERYONE either has or wants a cell phone, they give you one for free and you can't go wrong with the #1 Wireless Provider in the Nation, Verizon.

I hope that everyone is doing well.  With FM, there are usually more bad days than good but when some of the stress is off of me, I feel a little better.

Take care, everyone and if you do need a way to start your own business, a real business and not a system, scam or gifting thing, I can recommend Lightyear Wireless so far.  Should that change, I'll be sure and post here about any negative things that I encounter.  I'll include a couple of links so you can check it out.  Oh, and I also was able to finally afford a cell phone again, because their rates are wholesale and pretty reasonable.  That helps because who in this world can live without a cell phone, right?  LOL! 

Here's my online wireless store:

http://bestcelldeal.mywirelessrep.com

And here's a page where you can check out the business opportunity, plans, phones, and get more info, all in one spot. 

http://bestcelldeal.mywirelessincome.com

I hope this info helps anyone that needs it.  I know I was about to go insane with insecurity and worry prior to starting this business.   Ya'll don't forget about the Ultimate Fibromyalgia Resource Center for those who have FM.  The Forum adds about a member or two a week and you can also request prayer if you need it.  Sometimes it helps just to vent to someone who knows how you feel.

The UFRC addy is http://www.missionbeachsouth.com

The forum addy is http://fibromyalgia.forumotion.com

God bless ya'll,

Tammy Elaine