I twittered earlier that I made my 1st Salvation Army donation today. I'd stopped into Walgreens and dropped a dollar in the bucket. Then I had to stop by the grocery store...and there was another ringer.
I always feel bad when I leave a ringer hi-n-dry. They always say hello and ask "How are you?" They remain friendly even though so many people walk by them without donating.
I actually think about saying "Hey I just donated over at another store" but why bother? I think about dropping in change or a dollar every time I see a ringer, but that isn't economical.
So, I donate every once in a while when I'm out...yet I still feel a twinge of guilt whenever I have to just pass one by.
- Mary-Lynn
I always feel bad when I leave a ringer hi-n-dry. They always say hello and ask "How are you?" They remain friendly even though so many people walk by them without donating.
I actually think about saying "Hey I just donated over at another store" but why bother? I think about dropping in change or a dollar every time I see a ringer, but that isn't economical.
So, I donate every once in a while when I'm out...yet I still feel a twinge of guilt whenever I have to just pass one by.
- Mary-Lynn
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I try and teach the 4 year old to give, but usually it's one coin. I make sure that she knows that the money is going to chi;dren who don't have any toys so they can have some as well. Yes, it's one coin at a time, and sometimes not more than a nickel, however every bit helps. I completely understand the guilt associated with passing by a bell ringer, but Im sure even they have to pass by the ocasional bucket or two.
ReplyDeleteI am also positive that they don't go home and remember you specifically and say "if only that lady earlier today had given a quarter, blah blah". Guilt works wonders though doesn't it? ;)
BTW, the 4 year old has been asking where our money is, if we are giving money to people why aren't people giving us money, and this will have to be a lesson learned over time ;)
Amy,
ReplyDelete"but Im sure even they have to pass by the ocasional bucket or two. "
- What a great point!
Also,
"I am also positive that they don't go home and remember you specifically and say "if only that lady earlier today had given a quarter, blah blah".
- You made me laugh out loud with that one! I know they don't remember me, I just feel like a cheapskate in that moment.
One more
"the 4 year old has been asking where our money is, if we are giving money to people why aren't people giving us money"
- I've had the very same thought in regards to the Wall Street bailout!
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