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New Member
United States
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Lion,
Sounds like she was just a nice old lady. I've dealt with people like this in the past when collecting for my other hobby (old motorcycles) and I've found that a lot of people that wont take money, will take services. Like cleaning her yard, or plowing her driveway when it snows, or other odd jobs around the house. Just something to show you appreciate her kindness. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks,
KD
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sounds like most people agree that a little something special is in order. You can probably come up with a nice idea yourself, obviously you have good morals or this topic wouldn't even be here.
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Valued Member
United States
63 Posts |
I think you should share them with the rest of the forum, Just kidding. '  ' That's a great story and thanks for sharing it. I think all of the above plus you should keep in touch with her every once in while and let her know how special the collection still is to you. Some people like to be reminded of the happiness they have brought to others. Tom |
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Pillar of the Community
Spain
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Very nice story and you did a great thing by being honest. I think you should go and visit her again with something special for her and offer your services for whatever she needs.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
619 Posts |
KJDonovan is correct. If you ask if you could do some work around the house, she will very likely accept. Also, people will refuse cash, but its easier to get people to accept grocery certificates.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A lot of good ideas posted here. Let me add one thought. As time goes on, 6 months or so send a card and tell her how much you are enjoying the coins you purchased. She'll tell all her friends about "that nice young man" It also tells her that you remember her kindness.
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Valued Member
United States
462 Posts |
There is a County/Western song titled, "Don't let the chain of love end with you". Someone else posted "pay it forward." In addition to a Thank You note, flowers and helping around her house, why not take her out to a nice lunch, bring her a hot lunch, ask if she has any errands such as picking up a prescription or groceries, and the one thing that most elderly folks enjoy the most, conversation.
In addition, do something really nice for a complete stranger, just listen to your heart.
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Moderator
 United States
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In addition, do something really nice for a complete stranger, just listen to your heart. Sound advice. You might not be able to immediately find a way to share the love. Keep an open mind; an opportunity to do good will present itself to you. Edited by jbuck
04/16/2009 2:20 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
2668 Posts |
Pass it forward. Use some of the coins to get kids interested in the hobby.
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Valued Member
United States
101 Posts |
if you ask me you have nothing to even remotely feel bad about. you did the right thing. pay it forward. make the extra's available to some members here at a good deal or whatever you feel appropriate. ENJOY!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think biokemist hit the nail on the head. If she doesn't have someone to pass those coins on to, then she likely doesn't have anyone to help her with chores. Older people always have something going undone around the house. Trimming the hedges, cleaning the gutter, that sort of thing. Maybe you could help out.
Edited by snowman
04/17/2009 3:03 pm
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