Ok... If you've read my blog recently, you would know that I've been trying to help a woman and her kids find the money to pay the rent and deposit on a new apartment.. Last night I was so overwhelmed and saddened by the fact that we weren't successful in getting her the money to get into a rental apartment in time, as the place in which she is staying now, the landlord gave her till tomorrow (end of March) to leave!
Today she told me that I can call her current landlady and ask on her behalf for them to be allowed to stay one month more, with us giving the guarantee that we would have the rent for her by the end of next week. To my surprise, when I called the lady, she had a story for me, that sent me into a state of utter confusion. She told me that the woman and her kids have done some damage to the place and have abused her utilities and she and her husband may need compensation for it. She gave me stories and instances of utter disrespect from the woman's children... instances of utter disrespect for the property and its belongings. I am not sure if I am prepared to offer my assistance any longer.. but if I dont, what would happen to these people? Where would they be? Should I take it upon my shoulders to help them even though they seem to contentious? Should I put my presumed judgments aside and offer my hand with as much passion as when I didnt know the two sides of the story? Or should I simply turn my back and walk away?
For once I am confused about something that has absolutely nothing to do with me!
Today she told me that I can call her current landlady and ask on her behalf for them to be allowed to stay one month more, with us giving the guarantee that we would have the rent for her by the end of next week. To my surprise, when I called the lady, she had a story for me, that sent me into a state of utter confusion. She told me that the woman and her kids have done some damage to the place and have abused her utilities and she and her husband may need compensation for it. She gave me stories and instances of utter disrespect from the woman's children... instances of utter disrespect for the property and its belongings. I am not sure if I am prepared to offer my assistance any longer.. but if I dont, what would happen to these people? Where would they be? Should I take it upon my shoulders to help them even though they seem to contentious? Should I put my presumed judgments aside and offer my hand with as much passion as when I didnt know the two sides of the story? Or should I simply turn my back and walk away?
For once I am confused about something that has absolutely nothing to do with me!
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