Blogging Away Debt

What Do You Do When Someone Wants To Give You Money?

Our neighbors are awefully nice people, and while we do not “hang out” with them (they are an older couple), we do chit chat from time to time and we know to ask each other for help if we need it.

A few weeks ago, they asked for my husband’s help lifting something. Of course, he went over there for just a few minutes and helped him.

My husband came back with $5.00. The first thing out of my husband’s mouth was, “They made me take it.”

While we appreciate the thought of the money, we just want to help them when they need it just for the sake of helping them. My husband told our neighbor that they didn’t have to give him money, but they insisted that he take it.

Is there a good way to let someone know that you want to help to be helpful and no money is needed? Or should one just accept the money and say thank you?

Thank You For Listening to My Problems

by Tricia

Yesterday, when I posted about my problem with my repairs, I realized a few things after reading everyone’s comments:

1.) I need to start thinking more about myself. While I believe the way I think about others and their feelings helps in some regards and is part of who I am, there is a point where it isn’t very healthy. I think I’m at that point. I need to start remembering that I need to take care of my needs.

2.) Even though a big thing happening for us is the debt reduction, I have been taking time to write and just think about me – and how I tick. I think understanding myself a little better will lead to improvements in myself that will help increase our overall financial position.

3.) I have AWESOME readers, and I can’t thank you enough for commenting and reading, even though I sometimes may go off the topic of debt reduction.

Anyways, just a quick public note to everyone for reading and commenting and helping me figure out things. It is appreciated 🙂