I think you said it right, Ray.
I wasn't sure if I wanted to post, either, but the more I thought about and prayed about it the more I felt like I should.
The OP isn't wrong in his statements that it's disappointing, but like I told Tom (dustermaniac) in one of the threads, the most I can give is prayers. Some of you might see that as a cop out. It's not. I see the budget for my own home and it comes up short on being able to help financially, especially with Karli loosing her job on Friday and the uncertainty as to where the next pay check will come from.
The money will help relieve a financial burden and alleviate some stress in what's to come and the elimination of stress can help him with the grieving process that Tom's already entered.
I keep coming back to this as a man who's lived through it (and some might get tired of reading about it), but while the money that was given out of love helped me tremendously it was the support I received well above that that helped the most. And the support I still receive from those on here as well as my family and closest friends.
That's where my prayers are centered. I understand where Tom will be, a month from now, a year from now, five years from now. While my support can't be measured in dollars I stand ready for it stand up to God's standards if Tom reaches out to me.
Tom has admitted his faith is running low. God can and will speak through whatever gifts can be offered, rather financially or in other ways. A word said, a hug given, a tear shed. I'm praying that Tom holds on to his Faith enough to know the wisdom of God's gifts to him when they are given.
My heart breaks.
Please don't take the lack of financial assistance personally as it doesn't truly speak what's in a person's heart. There are many, who feel like I do. Some can't or won't give. Other's though, are ready to give in so many more ways.
