I failed at being a good samaritan...
By reinydawn
@reinydawn (11643)
United States
September 11, 2007 9:30am CST
Last Friday, my husband and I had tickets to the baseball game. They were free for us and no one else could use the other 2 tickets so we went alone. We always go early and have dinner, walk around, and just hang out watching people for a bit. Well, at dinner, a young lady, with what we thought were her two children - probably 8 and 5 - looked to be out enjoying a nice night out. I kept thinking how hard it was for me to do fun things with my kids when I was a single mom, and thought it would be nice if she was in the same situation for her to be able to take her kids to the baseball game. I felt funny about going up to a total stranger and offering her our 4 tickets for free, but I really wanted them to have a good evening. As we were leaving the restaraunt, I turned around and asked her if she'd like our tickets for the game so she could take her kids. I'm pretty sure I embarrassed her, and she declined my offer. Maybe I misread the situation, she could have been a nanny or something, they probably already had other plans, or maybe they didn't like baseball???
I do feel better that I offered the tickets to her, but am sad that she did not take them. My husband and I did have a nice time, we've been very busy lately and this is one of the few times we've had to spend some QT together.
What are your successful/not successful good samaratin actions?
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
20 Sep 07
Thanks! I wont stop tyring to do good deeds, I know people do appreciate it.
@sheenmadness (1286)
• Philippines
20 Sep 07
yes indeed reinydawn, i would agree to madmooo. Don't feel bad your intentions where good in offering it to them so i think you don't fail in there. You're actually doing a great job. :)
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@sunshinecup (7871)
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12 Sep 07
That was sweet of you and you know, just by offering I am sure you made her feel good or at least had a positive impact on her. I love it when I see something like that.
We get passes to the fair every year and well the last couple, we just didn't want to go. Sure is fun, but it's the same thing year after year, so we pretty much burned out on it. So hubby and I agree to take those tickets to his work and find a family that are struggling and give them to them. It's a nice surprise to the person that gets them cause not only are they tickets to get in, but they come with a meal coupon so they can also feed their family there.
@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
13 Sep 07
OH!!! That is SOOOO awesome!!!! I know I would have been very appreciative of that when my kids were younger! I responded to a discussion the other day about someone who does not like to take charity all the time. I told them that one day the tables will be turned and they will be in a position to give the charity. I'm glad I'm on that end now, it does feel a bit better!
@matlgal (1686)
• United States
12 Sep 07
WOW that was a wonderfully kind gesture. I cannot imagine why she wouldn't have taken you up on that fine offer????. You never know about people I guess but I think that you get big points for the offer. It's refreshing to know that there are some people out there that can show kindness to others, BRAVO for you !
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
13 Sep 07
Thanks!!! I was kinda conflicted over the whole thing. We had been looking forward to that night for a few weeks - not just the game, but spending some time together. But on the other hand, I thought they might need it more. I think I may have embarrassed her, or maybe she already had plans... If the opportunity arises again, I'll most likely act the same way.
