Re: Have You Ever...Paid For The Order Behind You ... - Page 4

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

On 9/13/2014 bluegrassbaby said:
On 9/13/2014 toodles11 said:
Sometimes I need the reminder.

It is nice to do something for someone else because it makes me feel good.

So true.

Your post was a great "public service reminder", bluegrassbaby, to go out and do something nice & unexpected!

I'm going to find an opportunity tomorrow and do it in your honor...thanks for the reminder...

ShowMe · ‎09-06-2010

On 9/13/2014 Bird mama said:
On 9/13/2014 ShowMe said:
There are many needy people out there. And, there are many hungry folks too. Have a friend that volunteers at a good kitchen 2 times a week. This place is in the little town I live in in St. Louis County. You don't have to go far to find folks.......that are in need. I have gotten to the point where I only contribute to local organizations......not those that go out of our own country......we need to take care of our own first......

So true. When it comes to animal rescue agencies and charitable organizations, I think globally and act locally. I support food drives and local soup kitchens. You never know, life is not certain and your luck can change on a dime.

You've got that so right.......I have unfortunately been in the bad situation before, and know many of the folks that came through to take care of me......I was embarrassed, but know they did help because these people care about others when they are in need of help. And, I have tried to payback in different ways when and where I can. There are so many times I wish I had more I could do to help some folks out financially.

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

On 9/13/2014 tansy said: I'm not sure how you do that, so no. I have quietly asked for someone's restaurant check a few times.

If you are at a drive thru, the cashier already has the $ amount of the order behind you...so it's easy to do!

You are gone before they get the good news.

adelle38 · ‎03-09-2010

Since I have limited funds, I use what extra I might have to donate to charities.

It's always a victory for me when I remember why I entered a room.

ShowMe · ‎09-06-2010

On 9/13/2014 bluegrassbaby said:
We've had our share of financial downfalls and are by no means rich...but when you see an opportunity where you can make a person smile, even just for a minute...it's worth every penny.

You've got that right...... Yes, it is worth every penny.....

ShowMe · ‎09-06-2010

On 9/13/2014 adelle38 said:
Since I have limited funds, I use what extra I might have to donate to charities.

I too am on limited income and sometimes I just manage to make it through the month. But, I can always rob my quarter bank to help someone locally......it doesn't have to be through charity contributions.

brewhaha · ‎07-25-2010

Pay it forward.

dmod nj · ‎10-04-2011

On 9/13/2014 Preds said:
On 9/13/2014 Skylands said:
On 9/13/2014 Preds said:
On 9/13/2014 Skylands said:
On 9/13/2014 Preds said:
On 9/13/2014 Skylands said:
On 9/13/2014 bluegrassbaby said:
We did today ...the cost...Priceless ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup}$

Express line? Maybe. Otherwise, not. How much did you pay?

That is not the point. 100. or 1.00. Pay It Forward and Be Nice.

Maybe not for U. But, yes, I would consider the cost. I'm not made of $$$.

Neither am I, but I try to help where and when I can. I don't ask how much. You can work with what you have whether it's a dollar or a hug and a help to their car. It's not always about money ... it's about caring and how you can do it.

Caring and not bragging about it on forum. "Oh, aren't U so nice". That's not the point.

Well, aren't you in a good mood today! She was not bragging in my eyes. She was happy to do what she did and was expressing that. Maybe to point out that more of us could do a little something.

Preds, you are so patient and kind. ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$ When I grow up, I wanna be like you.

To answer the OP's question, yes I have. Makes you feel so good to do something nice for someone else.

Pay it forward anyway you can, when you can.

You can take the girl out of Jersey, but you can't take Jersey out of the girl. Jersey Girl living in CNY.

masque · ‎04-05-2014

On 9/13/2014 bluegrassbaby said:
We've had our share of financial downfalls and are by no means rich...but when you see an opportunity where you can make a person smile, even just for a minute...it's worth every penny.

What a beautiful post. So true. Thank you, bluegrassbaby.