tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post6329466353627570008..comments2024-03-01T09:52:27.297-06:00Comments on Non-Stop Mom: When did doing the right thing become amazing?Non-Stop Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-5077670052383725722012-05-14T11:15:14.826-05:002012-05-14T11:15:14.826-05:00Beth, I really do appreciate all of the kind words...Beth, I really do appreciate all of the kind words that everyone had to say. I was just shocked that some people (and it wasn't just blog people) seemed to think that this was just such an incredible thing for me to be doing, when to me it was just doing the right thing. <br /><br />The more I thought about it, the more I realized that not enough people do the right thing - so it's become more unusual to see it happen. I wish it wasn't like that - I wish that doing the right thing happened so often that it was just 'normal' - but sadly, it just doesn't seem like that anymore.<br /><br />I'm glad that I was able to do it, and I appreciate what everyone said - I really do. I just wish that more people would help out when needed, regardless of the situation. If more and more people helped out when other people needed it, instead of turning their backs and walking away, the world would be a much better place!<br /><br />:)Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-238847376082976632012-05-14T11:11:09.857-05:002012-05-14T11:11:09.857-05:00Thank you so much, Melinda! :)Thank you so much, Melinda! :)Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-3305152830787929802012-05-14T11:00:32.377-05:002012-05-14T11:00:32.377-05:00Just speaking for myself, I sent you a 'tip of...Just speaking for myself, I sent you a 'tip of my cap' comment just to acknowledge an act of kindness. I don't understand why someone would take your doing a nice thing as anything but that. Sadly, some people just think that anything nice has a bad side. That is never a thought of mine. After I read your post, my first thought was...way to go!!!...and I wanted to express it. It feels good to say thank you to someone. I was surprised that you thought that your bloggers saying nice things about your act of kindness was excessive. That was my word not yours, it was just my feeling from your post. I work for a charity in my town, and I am sure many people who read your blog do what they can to help others. I was just saying 'thank you' to you, that is all. Please just take the 'thank you's' in. That is what commenting on a blog is all about, expressing our feelings to what you write.<br />:)<br />Hugs, BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-38427847288668779712012-05-13T22:19:54.050-05:002012-05-13T22:19:54.050-05:00I'm sure your friend appreciate EVERYTHING you...I'm sure your friend appreciate EVERYTHING you were able to gather and that is all that matters. Good luck to your friend.<br /><br />Great job.<br /><br />MelindaMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686645083942652050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-31843306034595427582012-05-13T22:08:45.168-05:002012-05-13T22:08:45.168-05:00You're pretty awesome too, and thank YOU for e...You're pretty awesome too, and thank YOU for everything that you threw into the donation pile - they were thrilled with everything that we took down there! I love being able to do it, and just hope that more and more people will feel the same way as situations arise!Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-52478908531692997272012-05-13T21:35:59.852-05:002012-05-13T21:35:59.852-05:00You are amazing but for so many other reasons than...You are amazing but for so many other reasons than just you help someone out in a time of need. I've been the one gathering things for a girl at work before and it is amazing to see that there are still great people in the world who are willing to help someone out in a time of need. <br /><br />Love ya and you are great! <br /><br />PS - This is Annessa :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-70166592137847484772012-05-13T21:22:32.628-05:002012-05-13T21:22:32.628-05:00Like I told Jeni above, it is so important for me ...Like I told Jeni above, it is so important for me personally to involve my kids in things like this. Not so very long ago, we were the ones on the receiving end of donations, and it is so wonderful to now be on the other end - and I want them to realize that even if we don't have the financial resources, with a little creativity, we can still help somehow!Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-28332789476619496292012-05-13T21:20:12.432-05:002012-05-13T21:20:12.432-05:00I am looking forward to meeting you, and I will de...I am looking forward to meeting you, and I will definitely pass along the hugs! ;)<br /><br />What you said is right - I have been the one who has been in need before, and I have been the one who has been on the receiving end of generous donations in the past. Thankfully, I have moved beyond that now and while I don't have a lot of extra, I still try to help others as much as I can. This is something that I have been trying to teach my kids too - while they don't understand how truly destitute we were at one point, someday they will - it's important for them to understand that if we are able to help someone, we're going to help them. Period.Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-1480751286100886122012-05-13T21:17:29.834-05:002012-05-13T21:17:29.834-05:00You're exactly right - everyone's motives ...You're exactly right - everyone's motives get questioned anymore, and it stinks. I'm just thankful that I was able to help as much as I could - and it just goes to show that even if you don't have *stuff* to give, you can still help locate it! ;)Non-Stop Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019977789459727121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-72335520531983980542012-05-13T21:09:43.021-05:002012-05-13T21:09:43.021-05:00I absolutely love what you did, and am very happy ...I absolutely love what you did, and am very happy to know there are still people in the world like this. Personally I don't really care what people think my motives are for doing something, as long as I know my heart is pure. I only hope that I have the same kinda of friend as you when I hopefully add three more kids to the three I already have. I really love the fact that you involved the kids, so that they might learn a very valuable lesson about being human in a not so human world. Best of luck and hugs to your friends on their new journey.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05385806171338957704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-89385387221737274652012-05-13T20:50:27.468-05:002012-05-13T20:50:27.468-05:00I think so many consider it amazing b/c sadly, thi...I think so many consider it amazing b/c sadly, this has become a "me,me,me" society. The majority either wanting to line their own pockets or inflate their own egos. B/c that seems to be the mainstream some can't fathom doing right for the sake of doing right as well teaching by example not empty gestures or platitudes. I've found that those who've truly been in need are the first to step up to do the right thing when the opportunity arises. I'd like to thank you, not for being amazing, but for being a "good guy" and teaching at least a few members of our world's next generation the correct way to live. With that said,I hope to have some things to ship your way in a few weeks. I'm still waiting for my local friends to go thru their unneeded items. Give The Dude and his mom a hug for me. Hopefully we'll get to meet in the next year or two when I'm able to make it back there to visit. :)Jeninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758570882310139920.post-17487558031404786742012-05-13T20:30:07.204-05:002012-05-13T20:30:07.204-05:00I agree.. too many times the "right thing&quo...I agree.. too many times the "right thing" is seen as someone "looking for a place in the spot light" when it reality its simply just doing the right thing. Its a shame that America has come to question ones motives no matter what we do. SMH. I personally think your amazing for helping this woman. It was beyond a grand gesture, and one I could only hope that someone else would do for another in a time of need. (Then again, Im the mom who would give the shirt off my back if someone else needed it... ) <br /><br />You have my total respect.One Lost Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00003459716936622467noreply@blogger.com