tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post8986792749103648150..comments2024-03-16T22:32:46.026-06:00Comments on It's All About Books: What Would You Do?Sueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02926501219758538615noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-43750172529648658432016-08-13T08:38:49.850-06:002016-08-13T08:38:49.850-06:00I had a woman with kids approach me at the grocery...I had a woman with kids approach me at the grocery story. She wanted my groceries! Okay, not all of them but I bought two milks, couldn't she have one of them? I felt weird and put on the spot. Sure I like to help but we were in town, there were churches all over within walking distance. I was able to say no but the guilt followed me for days.<br /><br />I simple "I'm sorry, I'm not able to help you today" SHOULD do the trick. <br /><br />A friend was also approached at a grocery story (different one). She also said no. Then noticing she forgot something she went back in the store. When she came out she saw the woman getting into an expensive car. Book Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078900987400537432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-38259781393426753282016-07-31T05:11:32.234-06:002016-07-31T05:11:32.234-06:00I think y'all did the right thing. When kids ...I think y'all did the right thing. When kids are involved it is hard to tell who is lying and who isn't and not make the kids deal with the situation their parents have put them in. There are always churches and outreach centers that can help and you gave them money to buy a loaf of bread and some PB & J and make a few phone calls that could get them help. You did what was right. My father in law gives cash to people in need and he says "you can't wonder where it goes but hope it helps". It always helps me to remember that.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06504653685879403349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-50758141758189200592016-07-30T13:28:15.333-06:002016-07-30T13:28:15.333-06:00That's a really hard decision! I think y'a...That's a really hard decision! I think y'all did the best thing for the circumstances though. Like Jenny said, it's awful that we can't tell who really needs help nowadays and who's just looking for a handout.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-49991697553681585382016-07-27T15:48:23.539-06:002016-07-27T15:48:23.539-06:00I'm not sure what I would have done. I probabl...I'm not sure what I would have done. I probably would have said sorry and sent them away. I hate situations like this!Kamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13544522373726447697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-84301669353736028752016-07-26T19:58:45.556-06:002016-07-26T19:58:45.556-06:00Definitely an awkward situation because you cannot...Definitely an awkward situation because you cannot trust anyone nowadays... It is just the world we live in.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-70641900147272001752016-07-26T17:24:21.889-06:002016-07-26T17:24:21.889-06:00I would've given them cash, like you did, but ...I would've given them cash, like you did, but only if Corey were with me. I wouldn't do it on own. And, I wouldn't do it with my card because of the whole liable thing. I've decide that if they need help, then I'm glad I could help. If they don't need help, then shame on them and in a religious sense, they'll be judged for it not me.Jenni Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403700912436098391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-42962094507674934892016-07-26T11:33:00.618-06:002016-07-26T11:33:00.618-06:00After working at a hotel for five plus years I can...After working at a hotel for five plus years I can tell you this, don't feel bad. They didn't need help. They probably knew the hotel was full and that you wouldn't want to get them a room but that you'd give them cash. It's just another way to get cash. <br />That being said, I really hate that you can never truly know anymore if your helping someone or just giving them a handout. All the fakers are ruining it for the people who really need help. All you can do is go with your gut. Sorry. I hate that. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-58525172923261536232016-07-26T08:57:53.259-06:002016-07-26T08:57:53.259-06:00I would have looked up the number for the transien...I would have looked up the number for the transient Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the area. The church offers help to members and non/members alike.kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566869117228903343.post-18066953317806304702016-07-26T08:11:46.900-06:002016-07-26T08:11:46.900-06:00That was a no win situation. They could have foun...That was a no win situation. They could have found a church or Salvation Army to help them.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.com