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Spending during trying times for good friends

October 3rd, 2013 at 03:45 am

A good friend of mine's dad passed away this week. He had been living with ALS for the last few years and it has seriously progressed in the last year.

When he passed, she had just had a new baby a few months prior. She has a 6 year old and they and her husband had moved in with her folks to help out.

She is a teacher and stressed beyond belief. When he was given 24-48 hours to live, a college friend & I sent a delivery order of wraps, salad and pasta to cover lunch & dinner for a day or so for them. Given the level of grief, we didn't feel comfortable showing up at the door, so we sent delivery.

$89 including tip. My friend (who lives in Boston) is mailing me a check for half. This is unplanned, but absolutely the right kind of spending. I hope that I in a very small way eased the last 24 hours before he passed with that gift.

I am happy that I could cashflow something that could relieve even one little bit of stress for them .And I am grateful for everything that I have in my life right now. So very grateful.

8 Responses to “Spending during trying times for good friends”

  1. My English Castle Says:
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    That's so nice. Imagine how glad they must have been not to have to worry about food. Caring for the caregivers is just wonderful.

  2. starfishy Says:
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    i'm sure they greatly appreciated your thoughtful and practical gesture. my dad died of ALS 14 years ago and it is devastating - caregivers need a lot of support to deal with it.

  3. PNW Mom Says:
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    That was a very nice thing to do. I am sure it was very much appreciated.

  4. Kiki Says:
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    What a kind gesture. I am sorry for the loss your friend has experienced.

  5. baselle Says:
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    Spending for acts of kindness is never bad.

  6. laura Says:
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    Worth every dollar. Bless you for your kindness.

  7. CB in the City Says:
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    This is the kind of spending that makes frugal living worthwhile. Good on you.

  8. rachel021406 Says:
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    As someone who has just suffered 3 losses....you have no idea how much it means to just have someone thinking about you let alone do something to help you keep going. I know your gesture will be so appreciated.

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