Some friends of ours were talking about how they are struggling financially, never seem to have enough money to reach the end of the month, are in debt etc.
They weren't talking to DH and I specifically but to a group of people from church (we were all discussing things that are worrying us atm and praying about them).
We are in a position to help them. But to give someone a substantial amount of money is socially unacceptable isn't it? In their position I would be hideously embarrassed.
So I want to put money in an envelope and put it through their door as an anonymous gift. But I also think this would make them paranoid and embarrassed around everyone they meet, helpless to either accept or refuse the money properly and just be generally awkward for them.
They have been very supportive friends to us over the years. My eldest daughter has been seriously ill and I'm not sure would be here without the unfailing support of their daughter and themselves.
I want to help but I'm worried I am being wussy, patronising and 'lady bountiful' about it. Please don't flame me, I'm not meaning to be.
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blameitonthecaffeine · 09/04/2013 23:05
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