What Should I Do? WWYD?

[Epcot luvr]

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I am taking over a late Christmas gift. I haven't seen him in a while and we bougt him a hickory farms basket and doggie bones. I was planning on taking the other stuff when he leaves in the a.m. He leaves every morning to go down and see if he is able to work that day so I thought I would drop it off then. I think he would have a hard time if I gave him the stuff in person. Even if he figures out who gave it to him he wouldn't have to say anything and I wouldn't want him thinking people felt sorry for him.

How really kind of you!! I noticed you mentioned doggie bones, I guess he has a dog, probably his best friend in the entire world? Maybe you could get a big bag of dog food? I know that many people would go w/o and feed their animal first. Again you are a ery sweet person to be doing this for him.

 

[horseshowmom]

Thanks for caring about him. You're doing the right thing.

I think your idea of the CVS stuff is great as well as adding the gift card to it. I also agree about a large sack of dog food.


Also, I really like the idea of finding some kind of jobs for him to do (understandably that may be difficult with your husband's work schedule).

 

[dfchelbay]

I have this neighbor. He is a very nice man in his early fifties. He moved in about years ago. He works construction and in our area that industry has taken a hit. After talking with him and other neighbors I learned that he almost got evicted (he rents) but worked out a deal to do all upkeep of the home (and other rentals) to stay in the home. Well talking with another neighbor I learned that this guy hasn't worked in 2 months. He isn't lazy when he is employed he works 16 hours a day 7 days a week. He is just having a real hard time. My neighbor let me know this guy is almost starving and my other neighbor has him over for dinner a couple nights a week. Our town is so stretched thin as far as helping the needy that they only help those with children. I feel so sorry for him I have lost sleep. I am wondering if I should put a care package at his door when he isn't home or what. My DH works nights and sleeps days so having this guy over for dinner isn't the best option. I just feel like we are in a position to help out. We have been down on our luck before but now we are doing ok. WWYD?

We could send a box of food if you're willing to PM an address (or I can send to you to forward). We have a stockpile of food in the pantry that we could send along. It's just the two of us in the nest now and we have enough food for a small army. We still have not adjusted to not buying/cooking for two HUGE teen age boys. Let us know if we can help too.

 

[Mad4Mickey]

I know that this is not what you are looking for but YOU AREA WONDERFUL PERSON!


So many things are wrong with this world and seeing this post helps me remember that there is still hope for the human race !

 

[GoofyGolferGirl]

I think all the ideas have been great and will be helpful to him, I think the idea of maybe finding something to do around the house would be great because I am sure he struggles with electric, water gas bills too. I see that you live in Montana maybe he can shovel your driveway or do something that your DH really dreads doing. It really is nice of you and your neighbors to think of him because you are right at Thanksgiving and Christmas around here the families with kids will get several food baskets and elderly may get one but a single man would be last to get one. Which to me is really sad, I always like to help those that try to help themselves like this man. Your a Great neighbor!

 

[micheleq]

Hugs to you for being so thoughtful and caring. I think you are doing the right thing by lending a helping hand.