Christy
b*tch rocket
Let people donate to you because they want to, not because you ask.
I don't think she was asking you to donate anything to her, was inquiring as to what organizations are out there that she could contact. :shrug:
Let people donate to you because they want to, not because you ask.
Rose's has a program to help struggling single moms
Do you clean houses? I have some rooms that could use some cleaning and a garage that really needs organized.
I dont know her or her situation or even if she pm'd you, but kinda ironic that she responded to the free toy post but not the one for work to make some extra money....
I don't think she was asking you to donate anything to her, was inquiring as to what organizations are out there that she could contact. :shrug:
yeah i know. I guess I just get irritated around christmas. I am all for helping people and reaching out, I just get tired of when it comes around the holidays everyone begging and asking for a hand out. Let people donate to you because they want to, not because you ask.
And as for this bashing snide comment -- no, you don't know me or my situation. Hey el jerko -- wanna babysit my son for free while I clean someone's house and garage for extra cash? Cuz I am a single mom with no family around or anyone else to help me out. But then again, since you are so shallow, I wouldn't want you NEAR my son.
How was I being shallow in anyway? And if I really wanted to be bashing and snide I could mention that you had how long to prepare for christmas? Its the same date every year. The fact you waited until the week before christmas to save for it seems like a personal problem. You could have been putting 10 dollars a week to the side since last christmas and had over 500 dollars. or even 5 a week and had 250. I know plenty of single mothers who are capable of doing it on their own without have to come and plea to complete strangers on a message board. It's quite sad actually. Your son deserves a good christmas. Unfortanetly you didnt plan ahead for that.
I would rather be el jerko than el pitiful.
PS Now you can at least claim I am bashing with good reason.....
How was I being shallow in anyway? And if I really wanted to be bashing and snide I could mention that you had how long to prepare for christmas? Its the same date every year. The fact you waited until the week before christmas to save for it seems like a personal problem. You could have been putting 10 dollars a week to the side since last christmas and had over 500 dollars. or even 5 a week and had 250. I know plenty of single mothers who are capable of doing it on their own without have to come and plea to complete strangers on a message board. It's quite sad actually. Your son deserves a good christmas. Unfortanetly you didnt plan ahead for that.
I would rather be el jerko than el pitiful.
PS Now you can at least claim I am bashing with good reason.....
yeah i know. I guess I just get irritated around christmas. I am all for helping people and reaching out, I just get tired of when it comes around the holidays everyone begging and asking for a hand out. Let people donate to you because they want to, not because you ask.
she asked for a organization or just help finding out where..she didnt ask for any thing in particular..and its not just xmas that people need help..but as parents we dont want to see our children not have santa..that is the most painful thing to not be able to give to our kids what they deserve..I havent even started one bit of xmas shopping..sure hope the heck someone helps me when im piled high in the target line this year!
How was I being shallow in anyway? And if I
I would rather be el jerko than el pitiful.
PS Now you can at least claim I am bashing with good reason.....
It's about time for a new round of voting for forum jackass. I wonder who will win?
I can relate to your feelings. I have been scammed before in the past. Could she have prepped better, yes. Could she has saved through the year, yes. But it sounds like she is struggling to make ends meet, goes from payday to payday, etc. I know what that is like, been there, done that. As a single parent, sometimes you get all consumed with living day to day and not able to "look into the future'. Crap, as old as I am, I still get that way from time to time. It is just life.
The simple fact is, she asked for organiztional help, not handouts. It is us, the kind people that began to offer her things.
No matter how irratating it may get because of today's society, I try to remember the spirit of Christmas is about family, friends, peace, love and goodwill. It is not about presents or gifts although kids never seem to see it that way. It is a special holiday, so I just let my irration go into "standby" mode for a time. Come Jan 2nd, it is back to grumpy old me.....lol
Have a Merry Christmas!
Here is my contribution to her request then................
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
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I haven't seen them out this year. I wonder if they plan on setting up somewhere in St Marys Co.?
Merry Christmas to you too!
Ok for all of those who feel the need to continue sending red despite me explaining I am just in general irritated and it unfortantely came out directed at her. Its definitely been a hard year for me find the christmas spirit. I apologize for that! I'll work on it!
Merry Christmas to you too!
Ok for all of those who feel the need to continue sending red despite me explaining I am just in general irritated and it unfortantely came out directed at her. Its definitely been a hard year for me find the christmas spirit. I apologize for that! I'll work on it!