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ctsnowman

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18. Thanks for the post.

Thu Sep 18, 2014, 10:34 AM

Sep 2014

My daughter had cancer at at very young age. Even with good insurance we were in deep trouble. I had a really hard time accepting help from friends and strangers. One of my best freinds told me that the reason Buddha was fat was because people kept bringing him food and he ate it to make them feel better not because he wanted to. It really changed my life. We have to be willing to give and receive the help of others.

Thank you for being there for your friend and I hope I didn't offend anyone with my story.

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You'da thunk I sent a million dollars! [View all] Atman Sep 2014 OP

You are a beautiful human being, Atman sheshe2 Sep 2014 #1

I know you won't take a bow, but... BobTheSubgenius Sep 2014 #2

You did a wonderful thing. Terra Alta Sep 2014 #3

Way to go Atman!! onecaliberal Sep 2014 #4

Thank you so much. mahina Sep 2014 #5

Bless you, Atman, for the difference you are making in the lives of those you touch. japple Sep 2014 #6

Well Done cantbeserious Sep 2014 #7

That is a wonderful thing! Liberalynn Sep 2014 #8

Yay! shenmue Sep 2014 #9

I sent cash to a friend for his birthday. Ilsa Sep 2014 #10

hells yeah. redruddyred Sep 2014 #11

Good job! A Little Weird Sep 2014 #12

many blessings to you, and wishing wonderful good things for your friends. niyad Sep 2014 #13

generousity is natural for you deek Sep 2014 #14

Atman: It's people like you that give me hope for the human race. BlueJazz Sep 2014 #15

Ya done good, Atman. Enthusiast Sep 2014 #16

Very sweet malaise Sep 2014 #17

Thanks for the post. ctsnowman Sep 2014 #18

I loved your story. Thanks. Atman Sep 2014 #20

I think it's called pay it forward. CrispyQ Sep 2014 #19

Took the words from my mouth. Lenomsky Sep 2014 #21

I bought a vintage piggy bank on Ebay. CrispyQ Sep 2014 #23

Wow. That is really going the extra mile. You certainly didn't have to do that, but the fact Booster Sep 2014 #24

^^ Yup Atman Sep 2014 #28

You are a good egg, sir. AtomicKitten Sep 2014 #22

Very cool. nm rhett o rick Sep 2014 #25

Paying it forward, Atman. You got their back... Anansi1171 Sep 2014 #26

Such a great OP!!! chervilant Sep 2014 #27