Appreciating How Lucky We Are In The Triangle & Helping Those Less Fortunate (Raleigh: food, businesses)

[bradfordpair]

I feel very blessed to to have all I need and to live in this beautiful place. Thanks for sharing all the great stories!

[suncat]

Originally Posted by Jenny_B

You can also buy gift cards from fast food restaurants to give to the people. I don't think they can change them for cash and they can get what they want. You can carry several in your car to hand to someone when the mood strikes you. :-)

That is a fabulous idea!

[bradfordpair]

I was feeling a little blue to see all the gorgeous leavves have fallen from the trees in Falls River. Today I saw some festive yet tasteful holiday decorations. What a lovely surprise

[just_sayin']

wow.....I'm speachless. That was QUCK!

[Exit MA Now]

"Cary man quits job to be a full-time volunteer"

Cary News | A rich life with a tiny paycheck (http://www.carynews.com/front/story/10984.html - broken link)

[bradfordpair]

Wow, That story is amazing.

I am feeling the pinch but I am keeping charitable donations in my budget. I hope others do too. Well, those who can. In tough times people do what they must to get by. Some may need to put giving on hold but I hope we can all think of giving to others as a priority.

[Hannah Colorado]

I have a healthy family and children that (excuse while I get my bullet proof vest) understand that STUFF isn't everything thing. They are asking for a very few very conservative things for Christmas. THeyy aren't askling for cell phones, computer games, movies in the car, etc. They also ask things like Can we give a toy to someone who doesn't have one if I don't get something today?

Yes, I am lucky and this is unique, but this community plays a role in exposing children to the importance and blessings of giving early on. It's part of who they are. Sure, there are more THINGS we want, But we couldn't be in a better place and we couldn't be more blessed with the wonderful Children God has given us and the wonderful community we all live.
Health, Happiness and a little something to help others. That's more than most have and all that I need.
Well, it was nice when I seemed to have friends, You'll probably all gang up on me about no cell phones, no computer games, no tv's in room or tv's in the car. But, give it some thought. My kids have survived and they seem quite happy.

[Jenny_B]

Originally Posted by Hannah Colorado

Well, it was nice when I seemed to have friends, You'll probably all gang up on me about no cell phones, no computer games, no tv's in room or tv's in the car. But, give it some thought. My kids have survived and they seem quite happy.

Why in the world would you think that you would be flamed for that? *I'm* rather insulted that you think so little of this group of people, who are on the whole a lovely bunch!

Jenny_B, who is harumphing a bit.

[Exit MA Now]

Originally Posted by Jenny_B

Why in the world would you think that you would be flamed for that? *I'm* rather insulted that you think so little of this group of people, who are on the whole a lovely bunch!

Jenny_B, who is harumphing a bit.

harrumphing - definition of harrumphing by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

[Jenny_B]

Ha! And here I thought I'd made up that word all by myself . The definition fits perfectly though.