Forgive me if I get irrational and misspell a lot but I’m on such an emotional high and at the same time so emotionally drained that this may be difficult to make sense out of. But I’ll try.
You didn’t even know her name … but because she was a friend of mine, you opened your hearts to her. This afternoon I was able to present her with $437 that, while it may not change her life for the rest of her life may ease her over a bump in the road. (And I have another $101 that showed up this afternoon that I’ll give her on Tuesday.)
She was completely overwhelmed by the generosity of people who she didn’t even know that cared about her. She had absolutely no words but just burst into tears that people could be so caring. I gave it to her at lunchtime; by the time I left at 3:00 almost everybody in her work area had had a good cry over it all.
As I said, a very overwhelming afternoon.
She, of course, doesn’t have a computer or Internet access right now, so she can’t thank you personally. But since it appears that RI is going to be snowbound tomorrow, she says she’ll try to write something to tell you how she feels. Besides, she said she doesn’t have the words right now to express what happened.
I do.
I’ve never met any of you face to face, but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the generosity you showed for someone who thought that there was nobody who cared anymore. I only get a coffe mug for moderating this board, but the affection I feel right now for you more than makes up for any payment that I could get.
I love you guys.
Forgive me if I start to feel my eyes tearing up a bit now …
[Edited by Eutychus55 on 12-29-2000 at 06:31 PM]
Eutychus55 – Fighter of Ignorance, Doer of Good Deeds.
I was hoping you’d tell us how things were faring for the lady. Glad to hear things are marginally better. I wish I could’ve done more for her, but there are a ton of good wishes going out to her and her family.
I’m glad the Dopers came through in spades. I hope that the money eases her burden, and I hope she can get back on her feet quickly. I have a feeling, however, that the actual amount was inconsequential. She’ll remember the faceless strangers for far longer than she’ll remember the financial gift.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to her, and to you, Eutychus55.
Euty, I’m overjoyed to hear that the Dopers’ money helped, but I’m afraid that all I can offer right now is an apology. Despite what I posted in the original thread, I have not been able to mail a check yet. I feel quite bad about this, and am wondering if there is still time. I really want to join in with everyone else helping, but thus far, outside forces have interfered. Please let me know if it’s not too late to send a check, I would be much obliged.
As of right now, though, my best wishes go out to all of the Dopers who helped, and to both you and the woman. Happy New Year to you all, and God bless you.
Oh my. I have no idea what this thread is about, and yet I already feel terribly guilty. Where was the original thread? Who was this for? Did this happen while I was out of the country? Someone please, can you give me a link?
Least we could do, Eutychus, to help someone who’s a little less fortunate right now than ourselves. (I hope you got mine. I mailed it on the same day I saw your thread.) You’re a really great guy to care so much about someone in need.
As always, you are a shining example of the good that mankind is capable of. You are a wonderful and caring person to worry about this woman the way you do. Everyone should have friends like you!
[sub]Since it’s not too late, I will try and send a little something also[/sub]
I missed the original thread too, somehow. I’m sending out something tomorrow. It’s cash, let’s hope it doesn’t get stolen. Euty, could you let me know when/if it gets there safely?
I haven’t really posted a lot in the last year. (I really haven’t been reading the message boards at all int he last six months.)
I wanted to say that something similar happened to me last year. Randomly some friends gave me $300 and you have no idea how much that helped and what it felt like. I really don’t break down very often but I did then.
To those that helped her, I really don’t think you have any idea how much you have truely touched her. I just wanted to let you know, because I know you probably are glad it helped. But I know for me, my faith was restored and for the first time in months I actually started thinking things might work out.
When I am financially able, my goal is to give $300 out every year to people in a similar spot.
You’re a great person Euty. My extended family tries to do something like that every year for the past few years. Instead of buying gifts for each other, each adult gives the $50 they would have spent on the gift (it was a gift exchange before) to a different person every year to give to a needy family or person that they know of. My dad got to decide the first year and we helped out the mother of one of the children my mom used to babysit, it truly helped her out and it was great to know that we did something to ease someone’s suffering. It’s that wonderful feeling you get inside when you help someone. This Christmas, we were put in groups in my confirmation class to “bring Christmas” to a needy family. The feeling I got after that was great. Just seeing the joy on the little boys’ faces when they opened their gifts and the happiness of the mother when we brought her everything to make a Christmas dinner fit for kings was enough to lift my spirits for quite a while.
I can’t send much because I don’t have a job but I’ll send you the cash that I can, I grew up feeling that it’s something very special to help someone in need and by being such a great person you’re helping me do that.
I was wondering how that had worked out, and glad that we could help. I hope that someday her situation will be much improved, and hope that this emotional boost will see her through till that time.
How purely wonderful, Euty. You and the Dopers are some pretty fine, people, y’know?
To my shame, I’d read the beginning of the thread but hadn’t kept up with it. But my check is written now and will be mailed tomorrow. Sorry it didn’t make it in time, but maybe it’ll help w/ future bills.
Mostly I want to say “thanks” for the most heart-warming, direct example of simple goodness.
