Flowing Brook Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks everyone. I guess I just "Needed" someone to tell me not that it was ok and to not feel guilty. I am overwhelmingly thankful for their generosity. I like the idea of paying it forward and am already looking forward to and thinking of ways I can do it once I am able. It also makes me smile to be able to go down in hive history as one of the few posters that got an unanimous 100% in agreement opinion. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Accept. And pay it forward later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Accept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Its a blessing, and, imo, blessings are too rare to turn down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 You have been blessed. Accept the blessing, for you never know what may happen in the future. If you are put in a position where you can help someone else, then do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandalwood Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I would absolutely accept it. You did not solicit it, it came to you..... I'd accept it. They would not offer it if they didn't want to do it. Think of the consequences you mentioned if you do not do the surgery soon. Accept it. :) I don't know your beliefs, but I would (in my life) consider it a gift from above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I think you should take it. You need it and they want to give it to you. It could prevent more damage to get it done earlier, and not wait until you are financially ready. I think makes it a justified need. Is there a reason why you don't want to take the help? (just wondering) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 :grouphug: I am sorry you are going through this. I think you should accept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Oh my goodness....yes...please take them up on their offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Allowing yourself to be helped is a blessing to those offering it. I had to learn a hard way that denying help (when I needed it) was denying others the chance to be blessed by helping. Also, if the church fund isn't getting used, then there are less likely to be donations for it, where as if it used, they likely might get more funding than they would have otherwise, which will help other people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Allowing yourself to be helped is a blessing to those offering it. I had to learn a hard way that denying help (when I needed it) was denying others the chance to be blessed by helping. What this says. Please, don't deny them this opportunity to help. Maybe if you think of it that way, it will lessen the guilt? And then pay it forward, in whatever way, whenever you can. Even if it's not monetary; by showing extra grace, by blessing someone yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Please accept. They want to help you, they really do. You can pay it forward someday, but really, the church wants a chance to bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 My MIL's church helped a family whose home had burned down when all they were asked to do was pray, the family was sooo blessed. I would accept the help, honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Off topic but have you looked at gamma knife and cyber knife "surgery"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Accept!!!!! And someday pay it forward. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Allowing yourself to be helped is a blessing to those offering it. I had to learn a hard way that denying help (when I needed it) was denying others the chance to be blessed by helping. This. I think you will bless others and be blessed yourself by accepting the offer. I would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Take it and don't think twice about it except to pay/pray it forward when and how you can later when things are better for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 :iagree: with everyone else. Take it! Pay it forward later :) What a blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Without hesitation. Let good people do good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Take the money, and thank God for providing. There need be no guilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 As amazing as this seems, the entire Hive is in agreement that you should take the money. :w00t: Since that almost never, ever, ever happens, you know we're right. You need the surgery. This isn't cosmetic. This isn't a vanity thing. This is NECESSARY. Please accept the money so you can have the surgery right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 If I were a member of that church, I would be very happy for that money to pay for your surgery. Please do take it with no guilt. Hoping you are all better soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 If I were a member of that church, I would be very happy for that money to pay for your surgery. Please do take it with no guilt. Hoping you are all better soon. :grouphug: Yes. This. Take it and be blessed. So happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseInABook Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 If you cannot pay for the surgery, then yes. Accept the money and pay it forward in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I agree with everyone else. Accept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Often physical suffering is preferable to the existential suffering we experience when accepting help we know we need. Do the hard thing and accept it. Do it for your husband, kids, and parents who would likely bear the buden of your care. Do it for your congregation who will experience deep satisfaction that they are able to do some good. Swallowing your pride is one of the hardest things for a self-reliant adult to do. It shows well-developed character when someone can set aside her pride, and graciously accept assistance. What an amazing thing they are offering to do. I'm so happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I would absolutely accept it. You did not solicit it, it came to you..... I'd accept it. They would not offer it if they didn't want to do it. Think of the consequences you mentioned if you do not do the surgery soon. Accept it. :) I don't know your beliefs, but I would (in my life) consider it a gift from above. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Agreeing w/ everyone else! Accept it and pay if forward someday when you can! And just so you know, I'm one who has trouble accepting things like this, and I would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Heck, yes. They want to financially bless you. Let them. You help someone else later, when the situation arises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 When the entire Hive agrees on something, you really need to pay attention! :laugh: Accept it, be thankful and commit to helping someone else in the future. :grouphug: Anne, who is thankful you are being blessed in this way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 yes. I would graciously accept their offer. to turn it down could cost your hearing. people can only serve if there is someone TOO serve. (so suck it up and accept it. ;p) this will put you in a position in the future to "pay it forward" and help others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Accept now. Pay forward later. :grouphug: :grouphug: Good luck with the surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebacabunch Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 How good will you feel without the burden of debt? How good will those church members feel about giving someone the gift of hearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Of course accept it. Not just for you but for your family. And make sure they know how grateful you are so they will feel as happy as you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Accept it. Sometimes it's our place to be the helper and sometimes the helped. One day it will be your turn to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Accept it! I have a hard time accepting charity from others, but I have been told that I am stealing their blessing by refusing it. God promises blessings on those that give freely and I was admonished once for denying that person their blessings promised by God by refusing when I didn't want to be a "charity-case" Accept the money, praise the Lord for the offering to allieve your suffering, and pray for those blessings on those that gave it to you. Don't deny them their blessings out of your pride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 As amazing as this seems, the entire Hive is in agreement that you should take the money. :w00t: Since that almost never, ever, ever happens, you know we're right. You need the surgery. This isn't cosmetic. This isn't a vanity thing. This is NECESSARY. Please accept the money so you can have the surgery right away. :iagree: and as the others have said, pay it forward when you are able. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks everyone. I guess I just "Needed" someone to tell me that it was ok and to not feel guilty. I am overwhelmingly thankful for their generosity. I like the idea of paying it forward and am already looking forward to and thinking of ways I can do it once I am able. It also makes me smile to be able to go down in hive history as one of the few posters that got an unanimous 100% in agreement opinion. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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