tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185907804764352791.post5755260851727965102..comments2023-11-02T05:38:10.239-10:00Comments on Kaleigh's blog: Grace, interruptedKaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14625956690334985799noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185907804764352791.post-83944391528017100822007-05-09T16:25:00.000-10:002007-05-09T16:25:00.000-10:00"Every one to whom much is given, of him will much..."Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more." Luke 12:48bAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185907804764352791.post-26978772096193412762007-05-09T11:50:00.000-10:002007-05-09T11:50:00.000-10:00yes to the mentoring! help those that are trying ...yes to the mentoring! help those that are trying to help themselves, not to those expecting handouts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185907804764352791.post-66970351775959047572007-05-09T04:27:00.000-10:002007-05-09T04:27:00.000-10:00I see that providing for the family definitely fal...I see that providing for the family definitely falls under the umbrella of "service to others". And I also think that as my children's primary role models, the husband and I have a responsibility to model that kind of behavior. And bring the kids along whenever we can, so they can see firsthand that helping other people benefits not only the recipient of such aid but also the giver. I also do what I can to explain to the kids that not everyone has the ability (whether mental, emotional, environmental, whatever) to take care of him/herself. And that to those of us to whom much is given (again, mental, emotional, environmental, economic, etc.), much is expected (not sure how that phrase really goes). So we need to give - time, skills, energy, money - whatever we can. <BR/><BR/>And I think I'm partially answering your last question. In helping others, we definitely help ourselves, too (at least most of the time). <BR/><BR/>And on the practical side, there's a program in my neighborhood that is looking for volunteers...women to mentor women who are trying to come out of poverty. I think that's a perfect fit. Working one-on-one with a person who is trying to make a better life, for herself (and possibly her family).Kaleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625956690334985799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185907804764352791.post-2833983158007997702007-05-09T02:49:00.000-10:002007-05-09T02:49:00.000-10:00You say, "I know that service to others is the bes...You say, "I know that service to others is the best work we can do." How did you come to this conclusion? Have you considered that providing for the family might be the best work one can do? Are those different, or just two sides of the same coin? How does the humanity of the person who cannot provide for himself/herself fit into the framework?<BR/><BR/>From the Mom perspective, I am glad to see that some of the lessons you were taught seem to have become part of your reality: manners really do matter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5185907804764352791.post-12034166500029452972007-05-08T16:22:00.000-10:002007-05-08T16:22:00.000-10:00the neighborhood we live in in chicago is very hea...the neighborhood we live in in chicago is very heavily populated by homeless, and there's something I've noticed about them in general that has made me decide not to give them a chance. A couple things, actually. First, they don't say please, they don't say thank you, the act like they're entitled to whatever they demand of passers by. Second, those that actually want to improve their lives aren't sitting on the sidewalk asking for handouts, they are asking for help, and trying to do something for themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com