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Feeling grateful

May 6th, 2016 at 05:15 pm

So, I just gave away a dining table with 4 chairs to a coworker... and I feel good about it.

Life isn't just about making money at every turn. Sometimes you have to give back to the universe. My coworker is a secretary making about $25k a year. She supports herself and her elderly mother. They just rented a trailer and are moving in this weekend. I asked if she might need anything and to my surprise, she needs everything. Apparently, the small apartment they were living in had no furniture to speak of at all. Besides the beds, that was about all they had.

How could I not have realized this about a coworker? I knew she has tons of medical issues (we've had to call 911 before when she had a seizure at work)... but you know what, she's never complained. She's always positive and friendly and is always here for others.

But back to the table... my mother had found this table set at Goodwill and paid $35 for it. She bought it to resale on Craigslist. We had listed it for $50 but no bites... so I just said to my coworker that it was now hers. I will pay my mom the $50 for it. My coworker offered to pay for it but honestly, how can I take money from someone that has so little to begin with? I am always searching for ways to earn more snowflakes-- I sell on ebay and other online platforms all the freakin' time Smile but sometimes giving is just better than receiving.

So, yes, I am feeling grateful for all that we have. DH and I have great paying jobs, we have nice things, we have good health.

I'm not posting this to brag or anything but to remind ourselves that sometimes it is good to just give out of kindness to others without expecting anything back in return.

Posted in GOALS | 11 Comments »

11 Responses to “Feeling grateful”

  1. Petunia 100 Says:
    May 6th, 2016 at 05:18 pm 1462555129
    1462555129

    I think you did a very kind thing. Smile

  2. CB in the City Says:
    May 6th, 2016 at 06:05 pm 1462557929
    1462557929

    That's awesome!

  3. creditcardfree Says:
    May 6th, 2016 at 06:18 pm 1462558736
    1462558736

    Sometimes you just know that you need to give, rather than sell. Smile I'm sure she is very grateful!

  4. alice4now Says:
    May 6th, 2016 at 07:00 pm 1462561253
    1462561253

    A nice way to brighten your coworker's new home!

  5. Jenn Says:
    May 6th, 2016 at 08:31 pm 1462566680
    1462566680

    Getting yourself in the right mindset is well worth $50. A win-win I think.

  6. Ima saver Says:
    May 6th, 2016 at 09:35 pm 1462570520
    1462570520

    What a nice thing to do!

  7. snafu Says:
    May 6th, 2016 at 09:42 pm 1462570966
    1462570966

    Brilliant! I've always found that an act of kindness with no expectation of any type of reward always gets rewarded in ways I couldn't have imagined.

  8. PatientSaver Says:
    May 6th, 2016 at 10:52 pm 1462575160
    1462575160

    Great thing to do...i agree, it's not always about the money.

  9. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    May 7th, 2016 at 04:29 am 1462595343
    1462595343

    What a wonderful thing to do.

  10. starfishy Says:
    May 7th, 2016 at 04:55 am 1462596931
    1462596931

    wonderful choice to have made - thanks for adding some kindness to the world. Smile

  11. VS_ozgirl Says:
    May 7th, 2016 at 08:43 am 1462610626
    1462610626

    Lovely thing to do!

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