You discover that your neighbor has lost his job. His wife is ill and cannot work. They have six children ranging in ages from 1 1/2 to 8 years of age. There is no money for Christmas gifts. A few of the local churches have provided the family some charity but it is not enough to satisfy their many financial obligations. One of the children suffers from diabetes and the medical expenses are eating this family.
You are riding along the turnpike and decide to use the restroom facilities at one of the rest stops. As you enter, no one else is around. You are alone. You see a nice looking bag sitting in the corner. You open it. There is a note claiming that the money in the bag is a total of $10,000.00. The note also says "whoever gets this bag of money and this note, you must either keep all of the money or give it away to one person." You have no idea who left the money there. What would you do?
If it was me that would have gotten the bag, knowing there's that family out there that needs the help, I would give it to them. Since the note says only give it to one person, I would give it to the father of the family to do whatever he wants with it. I know that I don't desperately need the money,so I would give it to the father of the family to help pay for his family, his wifes illness, and hopefully to find himself a new job because he can't rely on that amount of money for the rest of his life. I would ask him that whatever money is left if he could put it in a bag and write a note that says the same thing as the note said when it got to me, and put it in the same bathroom at the rest stop that I found it in. I know that sounds dumb but I think it would be cool to put it back for someone else to find and do something with it like I did, something nice for someone else, or keep it. If they keep it obviously they need the money. Just like if someone steals from you, just think to yourself that they probably needed it more than you did, and let it go. Maybe the people that find it after you will do something like you did with it, or even better. It doesn't matter what the reason was that the person put the bag there in the first place, what matters is what you do with it and how that helps other people. Acts of kindness like that will make you feel great about yourself and keep you smiling.
ReplyDeleteLeah, I think what you would do with the money is a very good thing. I would also do the same thing with it, by giving it to the family in need. I think it is important that everyone has a good holiday season. A year with out Christmas would be horrible for anyone. However, one thing I didn't think of that you did was giving the money to someone else. Having that family take as much money as they needed and then giving it to another family is a really good idea. This way the giving never really stops. I really liked that idea of yours.
DeleteLeah, I think that it is very kind of you to give the money to the family in need. It is easy to look at the bag of money and just want to take it and keep it for your own use. I think it is very kind of you to put others before yourself. Around Christmas everyone is excited, especially children. If they didn't have enough money for a Christmas this could be very disappointing to them. I never thought of splitting the money up and giving it to different groups of people. This was a very good idea. By doing this, different families in the same situation can all provide their families with a good Christmas.
DeleteIf I were in a situation like this I would more then likely give it to the family that needed it. The note in the bag says only give it one person. So I would be doing everything the note said to do. Although I would be a little nervous to take the bag at first. I would be afraid that it was a trick or something or I was going to get in trouble for taking it. They could use some of the money to maybe look for a new job and help pay for hospital bills. Also they could use some of the money for Christmas. Growing up and not having enough money to have Christmas gifts would be horrible. I was always lucky enough that this was never a problem. There fore keeping the money for my self would be a very selfish thing for me to do. There are a lot of children in the world that go without Christmas gifts. People say that kids don't need toys , but in situations like this these children really do need them. They have nothing else to look forward to. Having even one toy to open on Christmas could make their whole year. Not all people may have the same idea with the money though. Certain people may keep it to themselves and not worry about their neighbors. That doesn't make those people bad. We don't know the money situation off all people. People may seem like they are doing fine, but in reality they are just getting by day to day. This is what I would do if I were ever in a situation like this.
ReplyDeleteHayley, I agree that I would feel like I was being tricked in taking the bag. I would be a little scared, but I would do it cause I know that family is in need. Christmas is about giving and those children are probably not used to getting good gifts for Christmas. They are going through a hard time in life and they deserve good gifts for Christmas and a little bit of money to get then by. They really don't have a lot to look forward to. Giving the money would be the best choice in this situation.
DeleteHayley, I also thought at first maybe someone was tricking me into taking the bag. I would take the bag however because of the family that needs it. At first I would be very tempted to take the bag, but I would think about the family who needs it. I think that around Christmas time every child deserves a toy. It would be nice to help the family out in giving their children toys from "Santa." Although it would be hard to give to money up, it would be right and it would really help those in need.
DeleteIf I found the money I would probably freak out a little bit. I couldn't imagine someone leaving that much money in a bathroom with the intent to be charitable. So, after hard consideration and making sure it wasn't wired for a bomb or anything I would take it out of the bathroom. Then, once I got home, I would sit it on my kitchen table and think really hard. Saying I'd give it up without blinking an eye is a huge lie. Obviously that much money would be a blessing to myself. I would probably sit at that table for a couple of hours and think of all the things I could do with that much money. After considering it for a long time I would take the money and pay the family's medical expenses, at least what the money covered. I wouldn't give the money directly to the family for fear that it might go to an unworthy cause. I would donate this money anonymously, perhaps putting a note in their mailbox signed by Santa.
ReplyDeleteMaddie, it is a strange situation that someone would leave money in the bathroom. I agree that I would freak out and be hesitant on taking it. It is a really good idea to give the family the money anonymously and just enough to pay for medical expenses. I didn't think of that but it's a really good idea! You never know, the family could possibly take advantage of the money and buy things that they don't need. Giving it to them signed "Santa" is really clever because it is the holiday season.
DeleteMaddie, I appreciate your honesty, and agree with you. If a note told me I could keep $10,000 or give it all away, I would be very skeptic. I also wouldn't just give it away without thinking a thing of it. I would still like to help the family, so I would feel a little better about it if I were the one to pay off their bills. Also, I like the secret Santa idea, and giving the the money in their mailbox.
DeleteIf I found a bag if $10,000, the first feeling I would have would be sadness for the person who lost it. This reminds me of a situation that I was in once. I was in the restroom at a Sheetz in Phillipsburg when I turned and saw a wallet sitting on the toilet paper dispenser. I opened up the wallet and a huge wad of cash was inside. I later came to realize that it was about $5,000. I looked at the ID and saw that the person was from Virginia, so I ran outside to see if I could find the lady. When I couldn't my thought was wow that is a lot of money, what should I do with it. I could have easily taken it, but I didn't however. I handed it in to the cashier hoping the lady would come back for it.
ReplyDeleteIn the ideal situation in finding $10,000, I would be able to keep some and also give some away. Since I am not able to do this however, it would be tough to decide whether or not I would keep the money for myself or whether or not I would give it away. I think that if I kept the money, I would feel guilty about it. I think that knowing in my heart that these people needed the money desperately I would give it to them. I don't however think I would just give them money. I think that because the children need toys, I would go to the store and buy exactly the gifts they wanted and give them to them. I would do this because if I gave them $10,000 I would be worried about what they may do with it. I would want them to spend it on the things they needed, instead of spending it I dumb things. I would tell them to tell me exactly what they needed and I would provide them with those things. This way I would know exactly how my money helped them.
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DeleteRachel, I don't know what I would of done if I was ever in the situation like you were in, in Phillipsburg. I probably would of just left the money sitting in the bathroom. I like how you were honest in what you would do with the money you found in the bathroom. You really do want it keep but but deep down you know that it is wrong. I also think that it is a good idea to do what you said about just buying the people what they needed. Some people may take advance of the money and buy stupid, useless things with the money. People may also spend it on drugs and others non necessary items. This way you will be able to provide them with everything they do truly need. I think this is a very good idea for the money.
DeleteRachel, I agree with you about not giving them the money. In today's society, it is sad but true how some people that receive help from others are not truly grateful. You have no clue whether or not that money you give the neighbor will go towards medical expenses and his children, or he could waste it away on cigarettes or something. With you buying his kids Christmas gifts or even giving them a portion of the sum, you are still helping them, but at least you know how the money is being used.
DeleteIf I were in this situation,the first thing that I would do is call the police. If I were to just take the money and it was stolen, I could get into a lot of trouble. If the police were to tell me that it wasn't stolen and I could keep the money, I would donate it to my neighbors. I have been very blessed in my life with a wonderful family and have been able to attend a private school. Both of my parents have stable jobs and are able to give a good Christmas to my siblings and I. This is the time of year when we should think about others and give to those who aren't as fortunate as I am. I would tell the family that they could use the money to pay off medical bills or to give their children a good Christmas. I admit, it would be very hard to give up the money. It would be a very good start to my college fund and help me get out of debt sooner after I graduate. As I have gotten older, even in the past year, I have come to realize what is important in my life. It isn't the materialistic things that I buy. It is the love that we receive from our family and friends and how we spread the blessings that we have in our life. I would hope that the family would put the money to good use and allow them to sleep a little easier at night.
ReplyDeleteCamille, your reply warms my heart. First of all, i think it is very practical and smart how you would contact the police about stolen money. I did not consider that point when I first read. I too thought about "ooooh money!" when I read the article, and I agree with how much it could help around Christmas and college that will soon arrive. However, I like your idea of giving the money to the family. Your thoughts about materialistic ideas and money made me realize how great my life really is. If everyone thought in the same ways that you do, the world would be a better place.
DeleteI definitely agree with your decision, Camille. It would be so hard to know you could have had all that extra cash, but then it would be tough knowing you could have helped the family that really needs it. I would be very proud of you for doing something so amazing, that I would definitely look at you in a new light. I already know you're an amazing person, but to do something so mature when so many others would have kept it, shows you are a true follower of Jesus
DeleteThe thought of taking the money for myself is very tempting. However, under the circumstances of how I find the money and what the note says, I think I would reconsider my actions to follow what the object of the note says. Knowing that my neighbor lives under the conditions that he is dealing with, I think I would give all of the money to him. The catch is, I think I would also deliver the money anonymously. I would also attach a note stating the object of my intentions with the money. In the beginning of the note, I will state how I had found the money and why I am donating the money to this person. The note would tell my neighbor to "use the money to pay for some of the medical bills that have accumulated during the time that your wife was ill. Also, provide your children with some nice presents for Christmas. After all that they have had to deal with during the time of financial instability, a nice surprise on Christmas morning would put a smile on their faces when they least expect presents. After all of this type of spending is done, set aside some more money in case there are more occurrences of sickness or debt since you are out of work. After this is completed, if there is money left over, the money should be donated to a family that is dealing with a similar situation." A person can only hope that the special intentions would be made because of this chain reaction that could eventually occur. Every little bit of kindness could help a person, and sending on a message would provide stability and hope, especially around Christmastime
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DeleteCarli, I really like what you would do with the money. I feel the same way and would also give the money to the family in need. I love your idea about the note. This way the money couldn't be given back to you because they don't know who it is from. Also the way you explained how the money should be used is a great idea because they know that you are thinking about them and know there are people in the world who care. I think that this shows what a good person you are and what a big heart you have!
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DeleteCarli, I really like what you would do with the money. It is very mature because you would do it anonymously. Selfishly, I would want people to know I did that because I would enjoy the congratulatory speeches to boost my self esteem. I almost feel awful thinking that way, so reading your blog really made me proud of you. Your idea is amazing.
DeleteIf I kept the money all to myself knowing somebody needed it, I would feel guilty every day. I think I would definitely give it to my neighbor because they have a serious predicament and if I kept it myself, I would probably use the money for a car of my own. My car would then make me feel guilty because that money should have gone to my neighbor to help them with their medical bills and Christmas presents. The car is a luxury item that I don't need because I have my parents' cars whenever I want. The other thing that would upset me is I know that Jesus never would have kept that for himself, and that's a fact. If I'm supposed to live my life like Christ and follow him, the best thing would be to give the money to my neighbors. I would love to keep it, but the guilt would kill me and I could never live with myself. This is $10,000, not just a $10 bill I found lying around. It would be nice if the money could be split, but the note had written that it must be kept or given away. Maybe if I kept it to myself, I could take the kids shopping with it for Christmas presents. That way we would both get to benefit from it. The economy is so rough right now, that it would be awesome even to get $1,000 to help my parents out. Although I know that the family would benefit from the money more than I would.
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DeleteNicole, I think your ideas about a life with Christ is something that everyone should think about, respecting their own religion of course. Around Christmastime, I do not think enough emphasis is put on Christ, even though the word "Christ" is in Christmas!! Your thoughts about keeping the money and shopping with the children are very original. I never even considered that while following the rules, I would be able to benefit both families at once! I think you thought out of the box for this blog and I respect your thoughts of guilt and keeping others first.
DeleteNicole, I like how you incorporated Jesus into your blog and what you said is very true. I think that people forget why we are here on Earth. God put us here to follow Jesus and do good deeds. I like the different scenarios in your blog. Buying a car is something that I have never thought about doing with the money. I also think that taking the children shopping would be really nice.I think that you would make the right decision if it came down to it. You can tell by the way you wrote your blog that you care about helping those in need.
DeleteIn all honesty, if a bag was left unattended in some bathroom, usually I would never even open it to begin with. Since I so happen to open this bag, I would probably take it to the police. Even though you're supposed to see the good in people, in today's society, you have no clue where that money came from! For all you may know, some terrorist may have put a bomb in it, or more likely the money was laundered, or maybe it is for a drug deal. If you were in an airport and there was an unattended bag, you are supposed to report it, so why is this any different. I would think that the money was probably meant to be there, but not for me. My parents taught me growing up that you should never take anything that doesn't belong to you, and I feel that still applies here. It is not my money, and I do not know whose it is or where it came from, so personally, I would never get involved. If I were in such a situation, I would probably take it to the police.
ReplyDeleteMaria, I agree with you on the fact that if there were an unattended bag in a bathroom, I probably would also not ever go through it. However, I differ with you on your thoughts of what you would do with the money if you did open it. I think that while going to the police would be a thought in my mind, I would also struggle with it because if I knew that there were someone who could better themselves with the money, and I found that note in the bag, I have to say that I would give it to my neighbors in need.
DeleteI like the honesty that is in this post. Leaving that aside, money left unattended in a public restroom, especially in that amount, is likely to having something up with it. Comparing this situation to one that is probably more common in society was a good way to get the point across. Your decision was simple, but probably the best course of action.
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ReplyDeleteI would be a more than slightly surprised. I would also probably be a skeptic of who left it there and why. I would take the money to the police station to find out what is going on. I think this would be the best decision because I do not know where the money came from. If I pick up and take the money myself, it could be counterfeit or lead into more trouble if there was a legal matter or problem. Giving it to my needy neighbor could result in the same problems if the money turned out to be counterfeit or stolen. Even though giving to my neighbor would be a great idea, there is just too much that is "fishy" about the situation to make any good choices until I know what is truly going on. I honestly do not think I could just keep it all or give it all away. (Who is the author of the note to say what needs to be done anyways, especially if I plan on giving to my neighbor.) If the money turned out to have legal issues, the police could do what they need, and trouble could be avoided, but if there is no problems, then I would make sure that there is nothing that I absolutely need, then I would give the rest to my neighbor. Finding that much money anywhere in public would immediately make me suspicious, and I would probably contact the authorities before decoding exactly what the best course of action is.
ReplyDeleteIn actuality, taking money of this amount is actually the correct thing to do. Money in an amount higher than
Delete$20 should really be given to someone that will actually try to find its real owner. Anything less and you can call yourself a lucky person. Generally high amounts of money were being used to buy things along the lines of prescription drugs. Although in this case the money was in a restroom, not a pharmacy. Considering the placement of the money, it was likely a part in something illegal.
Jess, I appreciate how you feel that taking the money to the police would be the correct thing to do; however, my imagination worked a bit differently than yours. I would have given the money to someone who truly needs it, but you are correct in taking it to the police because it could be some scandal. However, if the police said you could take the money what would you do with it? I feel that you would defiantly give it to someone for a good cause.
DeleteIf I was in this situation, I would really have to think about what I would do. If I myself was struggling financially then I would probably keep, but be very cautious when doing so to make sure it is not a trick. However, if I did not need the money then I would give the money to the neighbor, because they would need it more than I would. They have six children, and the thought that they would have no Christmas gifts just makes me feel sad. Every child deserves a Christmas of some sort. The money would not just cover the Christmas funds, it would also pay for the mothers medical expenses because of her illness. She should not have to go through the pain and suffering of knowing that her children have no Christmas. There is also another solution that i would do. I would keep the money, but then I myself would buy the family Christmas presents as a surprise. I would then give the remaining money to the family to cover the mothers medical expenses. Hopefully this would make the family a little more joyful. If I did not do this, then I would feel very sad because I believe that every child deserves the right kind off Christmas celebration. I would not ask for anything in return because I believe that an act of kindness does not need any sort of reward. I would make their Christmas something to remember for a long time. This would also be a fantastic Christmas present for me because when I would see the smiles on the children's faces, that would be something that I would never forget for as long as I live.
ReplyDeleteI like your honesty in the beginning about how if you needed it, you would probably keep it. However, I know that for me it would bring me more joy to be able to help out a family in need. If I kept it for myself, and those children ended up getting nothing for Christmas, the guilt would eat me alive. I think it would be better to help everyone out so they can have fun on Christmas also.
DeleteAndy, I agree with you about how every child should have a happy kind of Christmas. I never thought about keeping the money and doing something useful with it like actually buying my neighbors gifts, I just thought keeping the money would mean using it for myself. I also agree with whenever you said that you would remember their happiness forever. I feel that way too. I love to help out others and to be able to give such a large amount of money up without expecting anything in return is extremely admirable of you.
DeleteMy immediate thought on this blog was what that money would do for me if I kept it. I could use that money for an entirety of different things. I could go shopping. I could take my friends out to eat. I could buy myself a car...The more I think about it, however, the more that I realize that I can live without new clothes. I can cook my friends a dinner and the car that I use now is in fine working condition. While I would love nothing more than to keep the money for myself, I know in my heart that that is not the right thing to do. The way that I live now, I am able to get by without having to struggle. There are many families who do not have the good fortune that I do. It would be a hard decision to give up, but I myself would have no other choice than to give the money to my neighbors. With six children, none of them older than eight, and their parents not being able to find jobs, I know that it would help them more than it could ever help me. I could not imagine if I woke up on Christmas morning to no presents under my tree. All that I would wonder at their age was why Santa didn't come to me and I would cry because I was thinking about how I must have been bad that year. The heartbreak that I would feel on that morning, knowing that I could have gave the money up to the family in need but didn't would be enough to just eat me whole. I love to see other people's happiness, and giving the money up is a true way to see smiling faces.
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DeleteMorgan, I appreciate the honesty you presented about what you would do with the miscellaneous sum of cash. Just as a fact I know how much you love to shop! I would also like to recognize how your blog reflects your inner-self. Your admittance to the fact that keeping the money is wrong shows your character. In my opinion through this blog your character consists of loyalty, compassion, caring, and loving. I agree that giving up the money would be difficult, but it is for a better cause. Giving the money to the poor family is the Christian-like action to perform.
DeleteMorgan, this situation truly moved me when you described how you would have give up the money for your neighbors who honestly need the money. I too would be very upset if I were one of those kids on christmas morning with no presents under my tree. I would also be very upset for the parents because they must feel terrible if they couldn't buy anything for their kids for Christmas. As a result, I almost wish you would actually find ten thousand dollars somewhere so you could do this for your neighbors.
DeleteIn a situation where I found a large sum of cash my thoughts would be turning. My first reaction to finding a large sum of money would be to call the police. My rationale behind my decision is that I have no clue where the money came from. For all I know it could be drug deal money or money from a robbery. After I read the note concealed in the bag, my thoughts would go directly to the poor family with no money for Christmas gifts. I would feel an obligation to give my neighbor the money, but I also know that would not be right. My actions would be to call the police, and also mention to them about if it would be possible to donate the money to an organization who buy gifts for struggling families during the Christmas holiday. If my request is denied I would feel terrible because I could have given my neighbor the money. As a result I would personally contribute some money of my own to help my neighbors out. Giving is better than receiving. Everyone deserves to have a happy holiday.
ReplyDeleteI think your idea of calling the police would be probably the best idea. I didn't really think about how you have no idea where that money came from and you could possibly get blamed for something for having it. I also like how you say that giving is better than receiving. Even if you did give the money to the police, you could find some other way to help the neighbors. You could raise more money for them or everyone in the community could help buy some presents for the kids.
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DeleteMarla, I never thought about all the thoughts that you had. Truthfully I don't even think that the police would have even came to my mind. It quite possibly could have been drug money, that is another good point that you made. The thing is, you would never know if it was or was not. If I would donate it to charity, then I would probably donate it to the same that you would. I would feel better though if I knew exactly what people were going to do with the money. I would probably just pay for the presents myself.
DeleteIf I found $10,000 sitting in a bathroom stall I would be shocked. I would probably try to find the person that left it. If I couldn't, I would probably think of everything I could do with that much money. Even though it was supposed to be charitable, I could never just give up that much money and leave it sitting in the bathroom for whomever to find. I can't lie and say that it would be easy for me to just give this money away to one person. It would be nice to keep it for myself. After I thought about it more, I don't really need any more new things as much as some people do. I would feel horrible keeping it. If I had the choice, I would give some to multiple charities. However, since I either have to keep all of it or give it to one person I would choose to help out my neighbors. I would feel extremely guilty in keeping it all for myself because they need the money a lot more than I do. I wouldn't actually give the money to them, in fear that it wouldn't go to a good cause. I would help pay off their medical expenses and I would buy the children presents for Christmas. Hopefully this would help them out a lot and allow the kids to have some excitement on Christmas Day. I think that giving the money away to someone in need would give me a better feeling than keeping it would.
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DeleteShock is probably the first thing that would come into our minds if we would see money like that. The honesty is great in this post, and I agree on how I would feel guilty if I kept all of the money. If I needed the money to keep my house or anything of necessity, I would probably be more inclined to keep the money, but if not, I think giving to your neighbor would be a great idea. That is, as long as the money is not, or was not part of anything illegal.
DeleteLarissa, your point of view on what to do with the money is very good. It would be hard to keep the money, but I believe that if you would need the money, then you would have to keep it to support yourself. If you don't need the money, then you would give it to your neighbor in need because if you kept it then you would feel extremely guilty. I can't even imagine how big the smiles would be on those little kids faces when they receive that many presents without even knowing they would get any.
DeleteThis situation is a very specific and interesting one. If I was in this situation I would likely sit and think about it for a little bit. $10,000 is a pretty decent sum of money, whether I keep it for myself or give it to a family that needs it. In actuality, my mind would have the simple thought of “This is too easy.” Something so simple is very likely to be a trap, whether the bag is tracked by professional burglars or if the hobo outside is waiting to shank the person that took it. This might just be paranoia, but the likely decision is to travel the path of pyromania. Destroying the bag on money would eliminate any possible threat of danger the bag may or may not present. Even if the bag was actually nothing more than a bag of money sitting in a restroom for some inexplicable reason, it was just money. Money is something that makes people go a little nuts sometimes, and I lack the greed to really take the bag of money. If I would have taken the money I would have given it to the family in need, but if the bag was being tracked by robbers that really know what they are doing, or an evil version of Batman for all I care, the family has enough issues as it is without getting murdered or losing everything. I also do not like the risk of getting shanked by a hobo, simple as that.
ReplyDeleteMy decision to the dilemma is probably the most random thing that is going to be posted on this blog.
It may be quite random... BUT, it is a good idea nonetheless. It seems to go along with the same ideas I had, minus the shanking idea, about that much money. I really do not think that it is paranoia to wonder about this like you did. That much money, just sitting there, really does not happen. Unless you are batman, and can take care of things all by yourself, not taking/keeping or giving away the money is a good idea. I do not quite agree with the idea of destroying it though, you could destroy evidence of something important, and become part of the crime yourself.
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DeleteTyler your point of view is unique. In a way I agree with you, but I believe destroying the money would be counter productive. What happens if the money belonged to a drug lord???? The police could hold you personally responsible. I agree that you should not take the money, but destroying would be over-kill.
DeleteTyler, I think your blog was definitely on of the most interesting view points. Though I feel as though I wouldn't have gone to the extreme of destroying the money, I also was skeptical behind the reasoning of the money in the bathroom. I personally thought of bringing to the police first, but there would be no guarantee that they would give back given the circumstances of my finding it, therefore it might not go to the family that I believed needed it the most.
DeleteIf i was put in the situation of deciding who i would give the ten thousand dollars to, I would probably want to keep it; however, i know it wouldn't be very christ like. Therefore, i would probably decide to give the money to someone who is in charge of the charity for giving food to the children in Africa. I used to watch the programs on the television that showed how the citizens of Africa live. They live through some of the most harsh conditions of living. Their water is polluted; as a result, many of them suffer from worms and disease. This honestly is very upsetting to watch as young kids go through the streets of Africa with little clothing, no food, and no water. It also moved me when I know that they weren't given a choice of where to live because they were born into the life they live through their parents. Therefore, if I found ten thousand dollars in a public restroom, i would give it to someone who needs the money more than I do.
ReplyDeleteEmma, I think that it would be very good of you to give the money to children in Africa, but what about the family down the street? I realize that you are supposed to think about these decisions judiciously and choose whoever needs it more, obviously the children in Africa, but I feel like I would have difficulty not immediately giving it to the family that is struggling to pay their child's medical bills.
DeleteEmma, I agree with Tori, even though the children in Africa could argueable use the money more than the family.It's still a great thing that you would give it to someone else.
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ReplyDeleteI believe that I would consider the possibility that the money was stolen first, then probably take it to the police and tell them that if it wasn't stolen, then I knew someone that really needed the money. I would like to think that I would give the family down the street all of the money, but I feel like I would probably save some of it for myself. If they needed all of it to cover the medical bills, I would probably give them all of the money, but if they didn't need all of it to cover expenses, then I would most likely keep some for my family and myself. I would hope that someone else would do the same for me if I was in their situation. Also, I would probably ask my friends for advice before making any decisions. I, personally, don't understand why it's so difficult to give away money that wasn't yours to begin with. If I didn't happen to come across it, I wouldn't have had it at all, and I didn't have to work for it, so what makes it so difficult?
ReplyDeleteTori, I think I wrote the same thing, even though I can't remember at this very minute. I considered that the money probably wasn't going to be left there on accident. I wish this prompt would have let us keep some of the money! Because honestly, I probably would have done that.
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