Thought I'd try to help some of the young folks in my neighborhood. However, they don't show much appreciation.
I can cut my own grass, got my own lawnmower gas. But I reached out, to help out, a young man in my neighborhood. Thought I was doing good.
He cuts the next door lawn also, he walked down the alley with his lawnmow, cut my neighbors lawn, then he was gone.
Didn't even cut mine, left no explanation of any kind.
All summer I gave him extra tips, so why did he put me through the mind trips? Gave him a watch and 50.00 for his graduation. I think I deserve some explanation.
I'm fed up with trying to help others, even my crazy brothers. Think I'll just mind my business, because some people don't appreciate kindness.
G
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Reviewed by serenety L (Reader)
Reviewed on August 9, 2003
Oh well. I can understand how you feel about this. Pissed off !
Nico
Reviewed by Judith Bailey
Reviewed on August 7, 2003
Grady, it IS a 'bummer' to have this happen to you, but you know and understand these kids better than anyone could... You must do your helping without expectation, only love. Keep and maintain your compassion. Then, you can always say to him when he comes back around, and you know he will, No, but you will say it with love, not anger and resentment, which only furthers the round robin he's on. Hugs to you for your goodness.
I agree it's frustrating G
...however I learned I'm doing what's in my heart, and pleasing God, then forget it knowing that God
sees and I get credit for it no matter what the person does. Let god deal with their actions, you do what you know is right to do.You'll be surprised at the satisfaction you'll get.
You are right, my friend.
We can only try and feel
good about ourselves because
we did. Appreciation is
hardly given anymore. Too bad.
~Excellent preceptive write...
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Nico
...however I learned I'm doing what's in my heart, and pleasing God, then forget it knowing that God
sees and I get credit for it no matter what the person does. Let god deal with their actions, you do what you know is right to do.You'll be surprised at the satisfaction you'll get.
We can only try and feel
good about ourselves because
we did. Appreciation is
hardly given anymore. Too bad.
~Excellent preceptive write...
~~Linda~~