Quote From: tenij47Why would you talk so much trash...do you know the people you are talking to ? Do you know what you are talking about...I am 60 years old, have degenerative osteo-arthritis, fibromyalgia, bhronciolitis obliterons, hypertension, an irregular heartbeat , constant muscle spasm syndrome and worked two or three jobs all my life from the age of nine until everything went so bad from working so hard all my life and raising four daughters on my own...I cnnot stand for very long, or even sit in one position for lengthy periods...it takes forever to type because of the arthritis and a disconnected thumb from beibg robbed 12 years ago and fighting to keep them from taking my purse as I had just cashed my check and I needed to buy groceries...Who are you to judge people ? Of course I want to be able to get things for my two Grandchildren...I would not want all the crap they gave away today, but boots and sweaters, and hats and scarves and underwear would be awesome...books or cd's...for less than the price of one of the items given away today my Grandkids could celebrate THEIR first Christmas in three years...Don't you think I haved begged Vocational rehab to help retrain me...But I am TOO OLD according to their guidelines. Think before you accuse or speak or "Judge not lest ye be judged "! I neither drink nor do drugs...Heck I can't even afford to take all the med's I am supposed to take...But I steeped up to the plate and I keep a clean house, cook their meals each day and sit down and do their homework with them, take him to scouts and her to Choir practice or play practice and I LOVE THEM and WISH with all my heart that I could provide more for them...It is not entitlement...it is a prayer ...and may God forgive you for your superior and judgemental attitude. Have a very Happy Holiday.
I know what you are saying. I am 46 yrs old and have pretty much the same things you have. I also have fibromylgia, A degenerative disk in my back, irregular heartbeats and tendonitis and bursitis in my right shoulder and knee.
I too strugle everyday wishing I could do more for my grandkids as I am their only support. I do have a job and it is a struggle everyday to crawl out of bed when you are in tremendous pain and go to work everyday. I do it because I have too. I am so sorry you are having such a hard time finding a job you want so desperately. And just because we want stuff for our kids and grandkids I do not feel that we think we are entitled to it.
I work my butt off every day, and yes I would love to have what they gave away on the show yesterday but I do not feel any sense of entitlement.
People need to think before they speak and not be so judgemental especially when they have no idea of another persons situation.
I too do not use drugs nor do I drink and never have.
I think Dr Phil and Robin are great and I loved the show, and who knows what other help these people got after the show, maybe they did get the other necessary things like underwear and things. They got gift cards so they can purchase a lot of what they need.
I am truly thankful for people like Dr phil and Robin who do help needy families. They are great.