Comments on: When Savings Lead to Giving

By: Gwen

Gwen — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:27:03 +0000

It is such a blessing to give to others in need. Being a recipient of the gift is such a blessing as well, as I can attest to the outpouring of love and help we recieved in 2008 after I was diagnosed with cancer. Even seemingly little things can be a huge deal so I encourage you to keep it up!

I’m not near the couponing queen you (and I really have slacked off since the New Year), but I was able to give some things to a single mom friend of mine, as well as let my in-laws (who have been missionaries for 35+ years) go through what I called our “CVS Missionary Bin.” It was fun for them and me!

By: Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net

Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:11:12 +0000

You rock!

By: shannon

shannon — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:26:07 +0000

I must have donated 30 to 40 of those monitors last year! I heard we can get more monitors at walgreens free this week, I think they are the one touches! Cannot remember, but after reading your post, I will have to make sure to go buy some for my Kings Klinic, at my church!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:49:29 +0000

Jenny, you are awesome.
I’m thrilled that you’re taking part in this program because it is absolutely amazing! I feel truly blessed to be a part of the Quaker program as well!!!!!

Hugs to an amazing woman, that I am blessed to know.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:05:32 +0000

I wasn’t donating to her, but to the relatives that took her children. (Who
have now been adopted.) When her preemie newborn twins (preemie because she
was doing drugs when she was pregnant with them) were in the hospital, she
didn’t even go visit them. To be honest, I wrote that without even thinking
about it – free flow. I suppose my language did betray the revulsion I feel
at her actions, but I certainly don’t have any ill will for her as a person.
I can only hope that she cleans herself up and does something good with her
life.

I realize that it’s hard to read tone into an email, blog post, or comment.
Maybe you felt my tone was condescending towards the girl, like I said, I
mean her no ill will. As a mother, it is hard for me to conjure up a lot of positive feelings about her though, based on her behaviors toward her children,

You’re right, I DO have a compassionate heart, I just wish you’d had a
little more compassion for me, and given me the benefit of the doubt, before
you posted that reprimand to me on my own blog. It would have been better
done in an email to me, however, I won’t delete the comment.

By: Alishia

Alishia — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:45:35 +0000

I completely agree with you that using coupons effectively can put one in a fantastic position to be generous. However, it doesn’t do a person any good to look down on those whom you are helping. To mention that one of your benefactors was “too busy doing drugs to take care of their kids” does not demonstrate the compassionate heart that I am sure you have. I’m sure your heart goes out to that person, and that you are praying they are able to find the help they need in order to be reunited with, and take care of their children. I would just encourage you to be certain that your words match your motives.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:33:57 +0000

Ok, ok you have finally talked me into it. We are going to have to have a play date soon so that you can show me the light!

By: dsto

dsto — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:34:19 +0000

I can can personally attest to Jenny’s coupon Kung-Fu. She helps us every week with our not made for couponing brains. She gets us great deals every week! The only thing she asks is that we hang out with her every so often….it’s the least I can do.

By: Musings of a Housewife

Musings of a Housewife — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:33:02 +0000

I’ve gotta learn your couponing tricks! That’s awesome. Fabulous post!

By: Marianne

Marianne — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:52:56 +0000

100% with you Jenny – it feels good to give and I’ve been able to give so much more through couponing, too.

Good luck — hope you win!