tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post7675456215241014535..comments2024-03-27T20:07:48.638-04:00Comments on Life Away From The Office Chair: The Homeless PersonLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03109633602729593188noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-1286646221044978512017-01-06T08:21:27.069-05:002017-01-06T08:21:27.069-05:00I, too, see lots of homeless people on our city st...I, too, see lots of homeless people on our city streets..I think we just have to do what is on our hearts at the time we run into these people.When it's really cold here, I worry if they can find warm spots...my son in law, years ago, said something that is always..ALWAYS...on my mind when I see these poor people..."I would much rather give to these people and them not really need it than NOT to give when they really did need it" so this quote always rules my heart and I give. Sometimes, it's just a dollar...sometimes, it's more. Oh, I know I might be giving them drug money..who knows...but I choose to think they will use it to buy their child a quart of milk....<br />and now, I am sad thinking of them...bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-21013843410397730552017-01-04T16:18:04.462-05:002017-01-04T16:18:04.462-05:00Wow, what a sad story, Lisa. When I lived in the c...Wow, what a sad story, Lisa. When I lived in the city I encountered homeless everywhere I went. I remember being in a restaurant with friends and there was a homeless man begging outside the door. I ordered him a meal to go, and when I gave it to him he threw it at me. He wanted money for booze or drugs and I gave him food - I refuse to give them money to support their addictions. Sad, truly. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-36920851464506926652017-01-04T16:13:46.311-05:002017-01-04T16:13:46.311-05:00A sandwich to a "fake" person might be b...A sandwich to a "fake" person might be better than leaving the "real" person starving when the sandwich might not be a bother or real expense at all. That said, I often don't give money anymore, but a person who is hungry, well, I'd rather be wrong & at least give a little food...2023https://www.blogger.com/profile/06090347339729432098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-42385663234541433172017-01-04T16:11:03.480-05:002017-01-04T16:11:03.480-05:00I think the care package, sans a religious talk mi...I think the care package, sans a religious talk might be better at onset(which I've done in my area), before you know the person's beliefs. Of course I say that as an Atheist, but...2023https://www.blogger.com/profile/06090347339729432098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-55098675504961267172017-01-03T23:05:56.818-05:002017-01-03T23:05:56.818-05:00You bring up a real and very confusing problem. I ...You bring up a real and very confusing problem. I have known a case close and dear to me. The man was a good worker when he wanted to. But learned he could live in many places and on the street and there was no STRESS or problems. he was as healthy as I. Some one in his family would pick him up at times and bring him home for a meal and bath. Once a sister, said something like, "You need to get a job and we would not have to do this for you."<br />His answer was, "Did I ask you to?"<br /><br />He was a well known Gastonia and Meckenburg Homeless guy.<br />Yeah the bums do get to you. I have given many times, but it is getting harder to justify when the person becomes a regular.<br />There are charities available in every county.jack69https://www.blogger.com/profile/12884137603402812926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-5051483872270777972017-01-03T22:22:04.869-05:002017-01-03T22:22:04.869-05:00Everyone's path is different. Like you, I try ...Everyone's path is different. Like you, I try to be kind. If I have money, I give them a little. What they do with it is their business. <br />If there are people who are con artists and rip me of for $5 that i give with kindness, it's something they will account for at some point.Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-70211170545900138802017-01-03T21:28:59.293-05:002017-01-03T21:28:59.293-05:00The ones around here have more money than I do! The ones around here have more money than I do! Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109633602729593188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-63525469809936673432017-01-03T19:08:39.589-05:002017-01-03T19:08:39.589-05:00It is so good of you to open your heart. Believe i...It is so good of you to open your heart. Believe it or not, this is where it all begins...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-31084974106921747872017-01-03T19:02:24.086-05:002017-01-03T19:02:24.086-05:00It's often hard to tell who's real or fake...It's often hard to tell who's real or fake when it comes to the homeless. I never give because of it Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-3597756579073096812017-01-03T18:36:43.199-05:002017-01-03T18:36:43.199-05:00I think their stomachs have to be nurtured before ...I think their stomachs have to be nurtured before their souls!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-5874665718001048352017-01-03T18:05:18.668-05:002017-01-03T18:05:18.668-05:00It's a problem that's for sure, and you ne...It's a problem that's for sure, and you never know what their circumstances are. As for sharing some scripture with them, I carry gospel tracts with me so I can hand them out on occasion. Most people take them and say thanks.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-69494102391429704292017-01-03T16:00:17.532-05:002017-01-03T16:00:17.532-05:00I contribute to a homeless early morning centre he...I contribute to a homeless early morning centre here. It is a world wide problem. Perhaps you might like to include some gum in your care bag - a great toothcleaner/mouth freshner when toothpaste isn't available.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416472510902493911.post-69784517366649753932017-01-03T14:57:31.024-05:002017-01-03T14:57:31.024-05:00Life could put any of us in that kind of situation...Life could put any of us in that kind of situation. You never know. Your eyes have been opened. TARYTERREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620999913159718018noreply@blogger.com