Helping people...

[sumbirdy]

Sometimes I wish I was a millionaire. Not so I can have everything I want, but so I can help others. I enjoy giving money to those who needed, but often times I don't have much, or I have none at all. This reminds me of a story my mother tells me all the time (and that I remember vaguely). It happened when I was about 6 or 7. We were living in a neighborhood that wasn't very friendly towards others. One day this couple and their child (he couldn't have been more than 3 or 4) came and were walking from door to door telling the residents they had nothing to eat and would they please find it in their hearts to give a little something, even if it's only to their child. My mother watched from her door as each person slammed the door in their faces, yelled at them to get off their porch, said they had nothing to give (as they stuffed their face with a sandwich) ect, ect... When they got to our door, mom was ready for them. She gave them 2 loaves of bread, several can goods (and a can opener) bottled water, some non perishable snacks for their little boy, cookies and several other items, things she had no money to replace. You should have seen the smiles on their faces! That's one part I remember well. We were the last house there was, and the only ones that gave. They were so happy. Our neighbors were shocked and my mom was ridiculed, but it didn't phase her. It was the right thing to do. I often wonder what happened to them. If more people were like my mother, and you, this world would be so much better. It saddens me when people who are fully able to help, don't. To me it just doesn't make sense, and I'm thankful for people like you.

[Karen]

Thank you for being a reason for people to believe that we care. Sometimes I think people get so wrapped up in their own little world they don't see the people in need around them. We may not all be millionaires, but sometimes a gesture and some understanding mean more than money ever would.

[ramanth]

Bless you.

[IRescue452]

I have a million of those poppies stuck in various places in my car. I go to a dentist right across the street from the local veterans chapter and sometimes when I get there early (as I have to be there at 8 for emergency appointments because I have no insurance) I get to watch as they put up all 20 or so of their flags. I always wonder what goes through their heads as they put up the flags of a country that has left them destitute.

[DJFyrewolf36]

I always wonder what goes through their heads as they put up the flags of a country that has left them destitute.

I wonder that too.

If anything, the events of today has made me think about the current social climate and that the only way things are going to change is one person at a time. I, for one, want to be an agent of change not just another voice of complaint in the crowd.

I'm going to find out more ways I can help those in need in my community. Even though I am moving back to Nevada soon (Looooong story lol) I can make a difference here and when I do go to Reno I can make a difference there as well.

[shepgirl]

I have a collection of poppies also since no matter what mall you go to they have their members there and I refuse to walk past and not donate. The Christams kettles will be out in a few weeks and we always make sure we have money to put in no matter how many we see in one shopping trip. We slo donate through our telethons.

[mina'smomma]

Bless you so much. You and your husband I'm sure were like an angel to that woman. Whenever I see veterans setting outside to collect for the poppys or forgetmenots I'm always throwing in whatever money I have on me minus what I need for the groceries and gas. They fought hard for our country and I've never forgotten them. Even as I move on to a new job they will still be a big part of my life. I'm so glad that I will be able to bring Cadience to show the same appreciation. GOD BLESS THE VETERANS!