JWD support and comfort for those in need

by restrangled 37 Replies latest jw friends

  • restrangled
    restrangled

    Little rock guy,

    I think you summed it up to a T!

    The little things we do in life may make huge differences in some one elses life and in the end our own.

    This is not as important as the human lives here but I just want to relate this story.

    I was looking to adopt a Doberman. None were showing up anywhere.

    I suddenley found an ad for 2 Dobermans, completely trained but the girl would not seperate them. We exchanged many emails and I finally agreed to try the 2. She had over 100 replies but felt I had the right house. I refused to take the 2 together, but would try them for a weekend. They arrived at our home. They were larger than I ever could have imagined. Over 105 pounds each. I was overwhelmed when they arrived but they behaved like angels. Every day I expected to call her back and say come get them. I couldn't .....they charmed our lives. It is a year later.

    I cannot imagine life without these dogs. The girl who gave us these dogs had lost her husband and had to go back to work and could not take care of them. One of them was 6 and was 3 years old. Both gifts from her husband. He had paid over $2500.00 per dog one being professionally police trained. I didn't know this until we permanently accepted these dogs.

    My point being......When you do things from the heart you are paid 100 times over.

    Now dogs are not the same as humans, but when your heart speaks, it is telling you whats right to do.

    So if your heart responds to someone on this forum........answering may give you much joy.

    r.

  • DJK
    DJK

    I to wish to help someone finacially, but how do you protect from frauds. Those already here may be safe, but how about newcomers especially if word got out that there were generous people here?

  • Hortensia
    Hortensia

    yes, that is a real problem. Any time folks are generous with money, someone will come along to abuse the generosity. I think that for the most part we shouldn't do that except on an individual, on-to-one basis. You can pm someone you'd like to help, to get some contact info. Much better that way - and it is easy.

  • restrangled
    restrangled

    DJK,

    I would not donate until you felt comfortable and got to know the posters. It will eventually sink in that some are coming from heartfelt feelings and have legitimate needs.

    Please do not feel the need to contribute until you feel comfortable yourself and feel comfortable with other posters.

    It takes much time. This is my point. Those of us who have been here awhile and recognize legitimate posters can contribute in different ways.

    This entire thread is just a suggestion for those who are able to contribute in other ways and trust long time posters in need.

    Thanks for asking.

    r.

  • restrangled
    restrangled

    Btt,

    I have shamefully sent this to the top so that that the many good hearted people on this forum can respond.....

    r.

  • PEC
    PEC

    restrangled,

    I think it is a great idea. There have been a few times I wanted to help; but, wasn't sure what to do, now I know.

    Thak you.

    Philip

  • restrangled
    restrangled

    pec, thanks for responding....and I am glad you discovered a way to help.

    In my opinion, I would like to see this topic stay to the top. We all may need each other in different stages of our lives.

    r.

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  • ex-nj-jw
    ex-nj-jw

    I agree that the support given here at JWD is awesome, most of the support is emotional support, advise and just relating to someone else's current problem.

    I think if anyone is in need and we are able to help financially or even help someone in need of clothing, food, a place to lay their head, babysitting, help finding employment if in our area is a good idea.

    nj

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