Paying It Forward

[adorable]

I love this thread. I believe very strongly in paying it forward. It's right in line with the phrase "faith without works is dead," which is an important mantra in my life. I rarely tell anyone. I get upset when people find out actually. I'm not part of the 1% by any stretch, but I do make decent money for what I do. I also grew up dirt poor, so money doesn't hold the same power for me as it does for some. I will buy/do/donate things because I can. There is nothing that makes me feel better. It's like I have magical super powers. lol. I can create magic for others. I love Christmas for this reason. I've always struggled with long term anything, friendships, relationships - commitments to others in general - I am excellent though at paying attention and reading people. Two abilities from childhood that really have little purpose in my life today other than the ability to use them for magic making now.

[Morgan]

I was driving through a small town the other day, when I was saw a man, down on his luck, holding a sign that said "Hungry, Need Food", well guess where my lunch went, the lunch that i had just purchased. I have seen people bumming for money, but never for food. I cannot imagine what it must feel like to have stand on a street corner and have to ask people for food.

I am so lucky I have met people here, that are willing to open their doors and their hearts, to people that need help.....

I think it is time we all learn to work together, this is our family, we all have so much to offer....forget about the petty bull crap, the arguing, the snide comments, the gossip, our pride and be better people, better neighbors, better friends.

[PaPa]

I actually am in the process of fulfilling an obligation to six people in an effort to pay it forward. I am crocheting dishcloths for them this year and will mail them out. I also wanted to share another thing that I found out about recently. An organization by the name of Threads of Compassion in Harrisburg, PA accepts donations of knitted or crocheted scarfs. They give them to individuals who seek treatment at the hospital for the crisis of rape. I have completed one for them and that will be in the mail soon as well.

I truly enjoy doing for others. I feel it is my duty here on earth. We are all in this world together so should make it as pleasant for each other as we can. I have many blessings in my life. As a matter of fact my father just today turned 92 years old. I am very grateful and feel honored to share with others.

Thanks for starting this thread. I really enjoy reading what others do too.

[Vlasta]

I believe , I said this before . We are combining two houses together and number of donations it's huge . I am so happy for people in need they will get things . It gives me a pleasure

[GPS]

There are some really great ppl here paying it forward

[GPS]

I had the opportunity to help a family in need, we just gave quilts we found so a woman with polio just starting her life without abuse. I wish her all the luck in this world and I know she can make it on her own

[ScandalAndy]

At the corner store , the lady behind me in line had two dollars and her purchase was $2.86. While she was hunting for change, I handed the cashier an extra dollar and went on my way. A young man in the other line surprised me by coming out the side door to tell me what a nice thing I'd done. I smiled the whole drive home.

It was really nice, not expecting to be thanked, but having someone notice. I told him I liked helping. I hope he'll take it to heart.