Helping people...

[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!

[Hellow]

The social nature of our country is terrible, at best, right now, and this is proof. I, for one, always donate to these things, as do my parents (me and my parents always try to be the best people we can be to others and kind to ourselves) even though we many not have much money at all. If I grow up and become rich, I am going to try to help as many people as I can, especially around this time of year when it is the most needed. Being hot and outside w/o food is far > being cold, outside, and w/o food, especially if you have anything depending on you like a kid or a pet. I believe that you did a wonderful thing, and showed all those snotty brats that always walk past these things without regard for it that you can still give without giving much, for giving is giving and giving as much as you can is the best of all.