FH had a biiig eye-opener yesterday

For the first time, I think my FH really understood the gravity of the economy right now.

He wento Home Depot to pick up a tool when a guy who looked familiar approached him. Turns out he was a laborer who recognized FH from his jobsites in the Hamptons. FH said the guy was the epitome of "down on his luck." He asked FH if he was a contractor (he's not) and had any work. He was living in his car since getting laid off last month. He asked FH if he could bum a couple bucks for gas. FH felt so bad--he followed the guy to the gas station and put $20 in his tank and gave him $20 for food.

When FH came home and told me the story I could tell he had a very heavy heart. I think meeting someone in that situation shocked him, especially someone he "knows" from jobsites. He still seems a little upset by it.

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So sad. That was really nice of him to help out though. Really makes you stop and think just how lucky some of us are.

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That was nice of him to do that. I'm sure it really hit close to home for him. "There but for the grace.."

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how sad!!! how nice of your FH to help the guy out a bit...

my dad, brother, FIL and BIL are all carpenters... it's REALLY tough out there right now. there are very few projects going on . thank god my dad is retired now because the rest of them are NOT working.....

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That is so sad.

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That is really sad. I was annoyed at my husband for having to travel for work this week and now I feel incredibly stupid for complaining....he is very lucky to have a job right now, others are not so lucky. How sad for that man and kudos to your DH for having a good heart.

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That's really sad, and very sweet of your DH to help him. Unfortunately, I think a lot of people really just don't get what kind of trouble we're in, and unless they know someone like this man, they don't put much thought into it.

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to your DH for being so kind.
My DH is a builder in the Hamptons & guys walk on to his jobs everyday begging for work. They tell their whole story, some have even cried. Its really taking a toll on my DH, there isn't enough work to give everyone jobs. DH only sleeps about 3-4 hours a night the last couple of months, he's so stressed.

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I know we hear about the recession nearly non stop, but sometimes it takes a familiar face to really hit us.

to your DH for helping him out.

Message edited 3/24/2009 8:45:05 AM.

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Wow, that must really have made it hit home. for your DH for helping. Such a sad story though

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Really nice of him to help out.