Comments on: Monday Musings – Could You Spare Some Change? http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:22:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: admin http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2362 admin Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:13:14 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2362 Hey Kristina - I know, that's one of my biggest problems, is the fear factor. It's hard to overlook that as a woman. Maybe it's because my stepdad is a cop? :) Annemarie - yeah, I'm leaning towards just having food with me at all times. It's not a bad idea actually. Ang - I'm glad to see you. And that's a good scripture too, thanks for mentioning it! Alzo- thanks for your comment. I agree - handing out food may be a great option. Hey Kristina – I know, that’s one of my biggest problems, is the fear factor. It’s hard to overlook that as a woman. Maybe it’s because my stepdad is a cop? :)

Annemarie – yeah, I’m leaning towards just having food with me at all times. It’s not a bad idea actually.

Ang – I’m glad to see you. And that’s a good scripture too, thanks for mentioning it!

Alzo- thanks for your comment. I agree – handing out food may be a great option.

]]> By: Alzo http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2361 Alzo Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:51:46 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2361 This post is very thought provoking. I guess maybe a lot of us struggle with this question. The questions you raise and the thoughts others are sharing are good to think about. It has always bothered me to just walk by without helping but I think that handing out cash is not a very good solution. Offering food is a wonderful idea. Thanks to all. This post is very thought provoking. I guess maybe a lot of us struggle with this question. The questions you raise and the thoughts others are sharing are good to think about. It has always bothered me to just walk by without helping but I think that handing out cash is not a very good solution. Offering food is a wonderful idea. Thanks to all.

]]> By: ang http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2356 ang Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:31:53 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2356 I don't know you personally, but I enjoy your blog. :) I did a search at http://scriptures.lds.org for "sick needy" and there were a bunch... this is just one: D&C 52:40 - "And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple." It's hard, but if we are able to help when the opportunity arises, I think it's best to try. Kudos to you for doing just that! I don’t know you personally, but I enjoy your blog. :) I did a search at http://scriptures.lds.org for “sick needy” and there were a bunch… this is just one: D&C 52:40 – “And remember in all things the poor and the needy, the sick and the afflicted, for he that doeth not these things, the same is not my disciple.” It’s hard, but if we are able to help when the opportunity arises, I think it’s best to try. Kudos to you for doing just that!

]]> By: Annemarie http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2350 Annemarie Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:48:34 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2350 I'd do the same as you. I don't ever carry cash either, and I agree that some of these people are users of both substances and people, however, food is something that I can provide without those strings. It would have tortured me the same way, if she hadn't been there in the parking lot. I’d do the same as you. I don’t ever carry cash either, and I agree that some of these people are users of both substances and people, however, food is something that I can provide without those strings. It would have tortured me the same way, if she hadn’t been there in the parking lot.

]]> By: Kristina http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2340 Kristina Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:11:03 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2340 It's so hard to know what to do. I think you did the right thing. I am also very cautious because you need to protect yourself and be safe first. But I always feel so guilty when I don't give the guy at the freeway exit some change. It’s so hard to know what to do. I think you did the right thing. I am also very cautious because you need to protect yourself and be safe first. But I always feel so guilty when I don’t give the guy at the freeway exit some change.

]]> By: admin http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2335 admin Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:51:00 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2335 WofOdie - great idea to have food with you to hand out. And you're right, it is heartbreaking. Katy - I love the idea of giving out cards, that's so creative of you! Margie - you're right, it is hard because you want to help everyone but it's not always possible to give them cash. I agree that donating money or time is a good option. Kikibibi - I agree with you too - we have to help in some way. Thanks for your comment, it's a good reminder! WofOdie – great idea to have food with you to hand out. And you’re right, it is heartbreaking.

Katy – I love the idea of giving out cards, that’s so creative of you!

Margie – you’re right, it is hard because you want to help everyone but it’s not always possible to give them cash. I agree that donating money or time is a good option.

Kikibibi – I agree with you too – we have to help in some way. Thanks for your comment, it’s a good reminder!

]]> By: kikibibi http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2333 kikibibi Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:26:31 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2333 You have to help. We have to help. If you can't help right when the opportunity presents itself (for example, if she hadn't been there when you came out of the store), help in other ways. Sign up to work in the soup kitchen (just take an extra long lunch break from work), make an extra lasagna or casserole and stick it in the freezer, to deliver to a shelter in the future - they always need extra food. Send money! Attend a fund raiser! Pray. There are so many ways we can attempt to follow the example of Jesus, and care for and love everyone around us. Never let that image of the woman in the rain leave your mind and heart. Peace, kk You have to help. We have to help. If you can’t help right when the opportunity presents itself (for example, if she hadn’t been there when you came out of the store), help in other ways. Sign up to work in the soup kitchen (just take an extra long lunch break from work), make an extra lasagna or casserole and stick it in the freezer, to deliver to a shelter in the future – they always need extra food. Send money! Attend a fund raiser! Pray. There are so many ways we can attempt to follow the example of Jesus, and care for and love everyone around us. Never let that image of the woman in the rain leave your mind and heart.
Peace, kk

]]> By: Margie http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2330 Margie Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:37:51 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2330 Oh, girl, that is a tough one. It is always wise to be as careful as possible and you can't help everyone you make contact with. In the town I live, there are many shelters and places for the homeless to have meals and/or a place to stay. If there is such where you are, donate either your time or money to them as your way of helping. But I think you did the right thing in this particular instance. You didn't put yourself in harm's way and now your conscience is clear too. Have a great day. Oh, girl, that is a tough one. It is always wise to be as careful as possible and you can’t help everyone you make contact with. In the town I live, there are many shelters and places for the homeless to have meals and/or a place to stay. If there is such where you are, donate either your time or money to them as your way of helping. But I think you did the right thing in this particular instance. You didn’t put yourself in harm’s way and now your conscience is clear too. Have a great day.

]]> By: Katy http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2329 Katy Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:15:47 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2329 Hi! I'm mostly a lurker on your site, but I just had to comment because I run into this too. I live in Chicago. Like Wife of Odie, I also try to have whole fruit or other snacks in my bag that I can give to people. I also made up a little pocket-sized list of shelters, churches, soup kitchens, and homeless support offices in Chicago that I give to people too. I just keep a little stack of them in my purse. Sometimes they can't always read, sadly, but it's helpful for some people. I saw someone distributing something like it on the streets in Houston once, and I thought it was such a good idea that I made my own for Chicago! Hi!

I’m mostly a lurker on your site, but I just had to comment because I run into this too. I live in Chicago. Like Wife of Odie, I also try to have whole fruit or other snacks in my bag that I can give to people. I also made up a little pocket-sized list of shelters, churches, soup kitchens, and homeless support offices in Chicago that I give to people too. I just keep a little stack of them in my purse. Sometimes they can’t always read, sadly, but it’s helpful for some people. I saw someone distributing something like it on the streets in Houston once, and I thought it was such a good idea that I made my own for Chicago!

]]> By: The Wife of Odie http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/2009/01/12/monday-musings-could-you-spare-some-change/comment-page-1/#comment-2327 The Wife of Odie Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:55:12 +0000 http://www.fromsingletomarried.com/?p=4197#comment-2327 That's such a hard call. I think your gut instinct will help you to know what to do in any given situation. I like to help out, but it's almost impossible to give money or food to EVERY homeless person I see on any given day. I used to try to have snacks on me so I could give those out instead of money. And I love that we can give tithes to the church and they will help distribute the money. It's so heartbreaking though to see those in need. That’s such a hard call. I think your gut instinct will help you to know what to do in any given situation. I like to help out, but it’s almost impossible to give money or food to EVERY homeless person I see on any given day. I used to try to have snacks on me so I could give those out instead of money. And I love that we can give tithes to the church and they will help distribute the money. It’s so heartbreaking though to see those in need.

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