Readers Comments
wayfarer wrote: Usually I'm pretty good with words, but I read this story and all I can think of is - "Wow!"
lOVEBUG wrote: Guilt is not normal, it is taught. Of all the human emotions, it is the most useless emotion, it changes nothing, is of no value to any living human. Only a dead human uses guilt to manipulate those around them. I crossed it out of my dictionary and have learned how to live
lmil1954 wrote: And the silver lining is guilt free. You didnt do anything wrong. You are grateful, and that was all that was required of you. What a blessing. Thanks for sharing your story! LindaM:)
JuneBug wrote: This story is so sweet on boths parts! You helped each other out and your little girl made out just as well! You have a big heart!!!
AURELIA wrote: This is wonderful. Do you know how rewarding it is for that man to give things to you and to see the items used and appreciated. Sometimes it is hard to part with things because of all the memories that are attached ...but you helped him and he helped you. Perfect ... RAOK extraordinaire!!!! Thanks for sharing. :) ~AURELIA
mitu915 wrote: it's true that even those who are giving, see it as a blessing. i have gradually come to realize that by feeling that when i have helped another, they feel good, and in turn i feel good too! quite true! :)
perseverance wrote: Excellent feel good factor while reading Thanks
mixmino wrote: it thanks for shearing.
katlampi wrote: You make an excellent point about the relationship between guilt and gratitude. As an offshoot of that, I think I often resist helping others because I fear the feelings it might create for myself or the recipient -- awkwardness, confusion, guilt, etc. Thank you for sharing this most excellent story! I am glad the toys were put to good use!
berglas wrote: The Pass It On Movement has begun www.ipassiton.org
