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[Cakers3]

@halfpint1   You did what you could to not accept the money but now you have it.

You can donate it or save it for a special cause that may come up in your area.

This woman had good intentions so just pay it forward.

[chrystaltree]

That's not surprising, she though you were a homeless or down on your luck person.  Those are the people who do what you are doing.  You can give it someone else but it's only $6 so put it in the collection plate at church.  

[chrystaltree]

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@vermint wrote:

@halfpint1  Somebody said something once that really resonated with me. It was "if somebody wants to do something nice for you, let them do it!" It makes them feel good. That lady probably walked away with a warm glow around her heart!

I totally agree with that.  Why let pride rob someone of the good feeling they get from doing good?  Especially in a situation like this.  

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[GenXmuse]

Is there a particular reason you collect recyclables?

[chickenbutt]

I've learned that if somebody is trying to give me something, pay, etc, not to say no more than twice.  When it continues to go back and forth, it ends up hurting the other person.    

I actually had to teach my husband that.  Somebody would offer to pay for dinner, or whatever, and he would keep saying no over and over and over until it became a big thing.   Have to just let the person do it, as others have said, and not make it where they end up feeling badly about it.

Like you said, you can just use it to help somebody else so everybody wins.

BTW, I hope you had a happy birthday.  We have the same birthday, so I was thinking about you, hoping you were having a lovely day. 

[geezerette]

@halfpint1 

I think giving the money to someone who really needs it is a wonderful idea.

[halfpint1]

Thank you  for the birthday wish. And you have a good year.

[mrssweetiebear]

This is especially poignant since it was six one dollar bills.  She probably needed it more than you but it made her feel good to give.  Now I'd make myself feel good and give it to a local animal rescue. 

[halfpint1]

GenXmuse. The state could use some of the money and me. My husband and I started this when he was alive and the redemtion place was near. Now I have my son. Also I get some exercise walking since it is only a mall and 2-3 blocks away. I do not drive.

[chiclets]

Do not feel annoyed with the woman, feel blessed.

A stranger wanted to share with you. Most people do not share but this lady did. It was something she wanted to do, it meant something to her to do it.

Maybe you should think about keeping it. It was a gift to you, and would you like it if someone gave away a gift you gave to them?

It is your gift to do with as you want, and if it makes you feel better to give it to a shelter then that is your choice but do not do so because you feel angry or annoyed with the woman.

Keep it, smile, and think someone shared with me in the spirit of this blessed holiday season.