random acts of kindess

[Thread]

I enjoy giving jump starts to people with dead batteries, or changing out flat tires for them and there are alot in this area with the intense heat. Most have no idea how to do it. It seems like a lost art. They're usually waiting for someone to come, but, I just wheel around, hook it up and power them up, or, get out my trusty jack and 4 way'er & switch it out. It's enjoyable accosting people in a friendly way and watching their reactions, especially when they offer money and I turn it down respectfully. "No, it is my pleasure."

[Blake]

Sir I wanna buy these shoes for my Momma please
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size
Could you hurry Sir?
Daddy says there's not much time
You see, she's been sick for quite a while
And I know these shoes will make her smile
And I want her to look beautiful

If Momma meets Jesus........







































Tonighhhhhhht

[ashbeeigh]

[silverblk mystix]

I thought church was the place to pick up women - but a sporting goods store?

I think these kids had a great opportunity to learn from their mom - that you cannot always get everything you want when you want it - but you just taught them that it isn't true and they will carry this onward and screw people over every time they don't get whatever they "demand"

(next time their mom can't afford it - they will say - "c'mon mom - just sell yourself like you did to that perv in academy last time!")

Sorry trill.

You meant well but you just added to the future juvenile delinquent numbers.

[TeyshaBlue]

after work i decided to go to academy to pick up a few things and i ran into a lady with 3 young boys who was looking to buy her sons some football cleats. any other day i would have just minded my business but i noticed one of her son's begging her to buy her a pair of megatron's cleats and she told him she couldn't afford it and she was carrying a box of $10 rawlings cleats.

the kids hadn't had a haircut in what looked like a month and their clothes were pretty dirty. i decided to introduce myself to her and make some small talk...come to find out, she was a single mom taking care of her kids with no support from their father.

i told her i'm a christian and asked her about church and she stated she is also a christian but she doesn't have a church home at this time. i invited her to visit my church this sunday and after about 10 minutes, i asked her if it was okay if i buy her boys their cleats. she refused and and refused, but i wouldn't take no for an answer. i told the boys to pick out the cleats they wanted and they all chose the megatrons, then i took them over to buy them some basketball shorts and 1 t shirt each; i told the mom to pick out a pair of shoes for herself as well.

my cousin is a barber so i gave her his card and told them to stop by to get a free haircut as well.

anybody ever been there for a stranger in a time of need? i plan on making a habit out of this for the rest of march. i doubt i'll be buying strangers shoes again but i do plan on giving back to others in need outside of my volunteer obligations.

That's good Karma you're banking. It'll payoff someday.

[mrsmaalox]

Kindness is not random to me, it is my religion.

[xmas1997]

I thought church was the place to pick up women - but a sporting goods store?

I think these kids had a great opportunity to learn from their mom - that you cannot always get everything you want when you want it - but you just taught them that it isn't true and they will carry this onward and screw people over every time they don't get whatever they "demand"

(next time their mom can't afford it - they will say - "c'mon mom - just sell yourself like you did to that perv in academy last time!")

Sorry trill.

You meant well but you just added to the future juvenile delinquent numbers.

That's good Karma you're banking. It'll payoff someday.

And I thought you didn't believe in anything of a spiritual nature such as karma.

[xmas1997]

Good job Trill! When I lived in Houston I would go get a load of Kolaches from the Kolache Factory and pass them out to the homeless. In San Antonio I would pass out taco's. I would never give cash for obvious reasons. I'm not sure if it will do anything for me but it felt good to give.

Smart move, because you know what they would do with cash.

[Trill Clinton]

thanks guys. again, i'm not bragging at all. i could care less about earning points with people on this board and i know most of y'all hate my guts and think i'm racist but its whateva lol. anyways, i was hoping to inspire others to give back to strangers in a time of need every once in a while.
2120, i never give cash either bro. t that, i refuse to pay for a junkie's fix. i used to volunteer during thanksgiving for the raul jimenez thing but that was for school credit. outside of my fraternity obligations, i never go out of my way to help strangers.

when i get my bread up, i plan on doing something similar to what The Game is doing. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tag/th...n-hood-project

[DD]

I never understood people who say "Don't go spending it on booze or drugs!" They're already homeless, all their loved ones have abandoned them, and they've been reduced to begging on the streets. Let them have their crack and steel reserve. I just don't give to homeless people anymore and haven't for years--but when I did I was satisfied that I funded what they needed to be happy the rest of the day--which is a lot more humane than a cold sandwich and a bag of combos.

[Trill Clinton]

they can have all the crack and malt liquor but not on my dime. dude might go and get some crystal meth and go on a robbing or killing spree...i want no parts of that, doggie. plus i had a few enounters with some ungrateful bums so they gets nada from me. i'd rather give to people who are actually trying to do something productive with their life.

[DD]

That's a noble intention (and I'm not trying to be a sarcastic prick), but their productive days are pretty much over at that point.

[DarrinS]

At least you taught them the value of over-priced athelete-endorsed footwear.

[xmas1997]

they can have all the crack and malt liquor but not on my dime. dude might go and get some crystal meth and go on a robbing or killing spree...i want no parts of that, doggie. plus i had a few enounters with some ungrateful bums so they gets nada from me. i'd rather give to people who are actually trying to do something productive with their life.

I agree with you, because all you would be doing is "enabling" them to continue destructive behavior.

[TeyshaBlue]

And I thought you didn't believe in anything of a spiritual nature such as karma.

More along the lines of paying things forward. The concept of Karma seems an apt description.

[xmas1997]

More along the lines of paying things forward. The concept of Karma seems an apt description.

I subscribe to both concepts.

[DMX7]

Random acts of kindness make you feel good, it's almost kind of selfish.

[xmas1997]

Just ask Dr. Kevorkian.

[Michael Jordan.]

I was at a stoplight and only had some change on me, and saw a "homeless veteran" and after I gave him my change, er threw it on the ground. I told him to come and stand in front the car.

[Michael Jordan.]

No ? Well I guess If I was homeless and Michael Jordan gave me change I'd throw it on the ground too. You would think MJ only carries bills.

[xmas1997]

Kindness is not random to me, it is my religion.

You could have fooled me, apparently you are only kind to the "trolls" on here from what I've read of most of your critiques.
I could be wrong, been wrong before, but I'm just going on what I've read of your posts so far.
If that is the case, I apologize now.