Thank you Brian...I have been blessed through reading RMN's for over a decade and have been able to contribute here and there. I bought two necklaces from Raye LONG ago. I wasn't able to pay it all in time because of hard times. She was so kind to me, so gracious.

I give to her, when I can...I know what it is like to starve. And obviously so does she.

Anyone who can ride the coat tails of those who pave the way and then kick them when they are down, is...exactly what it is.

And I am not afraid to call a spade a spade!

~Bonnie
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Re: If I called a spade, a spade, I would kick....

Glad to see your post as I agree with it. Yes, it is 'tedious' and 'predictable' to have to meet a monthly budget on a fixed income while based on donations. Nevertheless, Raye's reasons are heartbreaking to anyone with compassion, which, apparently, not all seem to have. 'Calling it quits' comes to mind at times too, but so do the aspirations of doing what a person can to 'fight the good fight' and seeing things thru is a bit more of a truer test of courage & character no matter the odds. Giving up one's 'Savior' is a faith sown in shallow soil; a laborer not
well suited for the toil. I pray we have strength enough to persevere.

Brian

: THAT would be calling a SPADE a SPADE.

: Back stabbing...is never pretty.

: You are an ego inflated chicken.

: ~Bonnie