Fun Deed Monday
It feels like forever since we had a Fun Monday but here we are again. Nikki asked us to do a good deed for someone. I quickly signed up assuming that in the next two weeks I would be able to something nice for someone. But no one’s car caught on fire in the last two weeks. I really haven’t left my house that much so it’s pretty hard to be nice from home. Hey, maybe that was my good deed. I stayed home, out of people’s faces and conserved gas. No?
Ok then, how about the fact that I now have a cancer patient to be a Chemo Angel to. I got my “assignment” last weekend and sent my first card and short letter to him this week. This is a weekly commitment to send at least one card a week to this stranger battling for his life. The first card I sent said, “Never forget how strong you are”. Seemed appropriate without being to feminine.
Other than that I have an ongoing good deed I do. I was born and raised in SW Missouri and people down there may be a little redneck, ok a lot, but they’re nice and they’re friendly and they’ll talk to complete strangers without thinking twice. They also have table manners, these wacky rednecks.
It was quite a shock when I moved to Central Wisconsin and discovered a large percentage of rude people. They don’t hold open the door for anyone but themselves and don’t say “Thanx” if you hold open the door for them. They don’t speak to strangers and they will butt right in front of you and act like they don’t see you. If you try to speak some pleasantries to them they look at you like you have green skin and one eye in the middle of your face.
It’s easy to pick out the transplants around here. Anyone who’s nice to you most likely wasn’t born here. If they say “creek” correctly they are definitely not from here. If you see a person chewing with their mouth closed, they aren’t from here. So how does this tie in with good deeds? I keep my mouth shut to the heathens eating, mouths full and slopping out while they smack and talk. I don’t slap a person up side the head when they nudge in front of me in the store and get in my way. And I still hold the door open and quietly say, “You’re welcome” as they rudely walk on by.
I love the idea of being a Chemo Angel, I'm sure your weekly card will go
some way to helping the recipient in his battle.
This is the most impressive Fun Monday I've visited so far....what a great
thing you're doing! Be proud of yourself....it's something that will
remain in your friends heart for a lifetime....High 5!!!
I hardly had any opportunities either and was too busy these last few weeks
(trying to get my family organised). I totally know what you mean -- it's
hard not to meet rudeness with a snarky look or a bit of sarcasm. It takes
an effort.;)
The chemo angel is a wonderful idea. I am sorry that the people from
Wisconsin rude. I am thinking that some of us from Indiana might be the
same way. So how do you say creek?
Great post!
What a wonderful act! That is wonderful!!
come to think of it...every one that I know from that part of the country
chews with their mouth open...you might have something there.
ChemoAngels rocks!! As for the town being rude, if I didn't know the town
you were talking about I'd swear you were talking about a little town 10
minutes from my home. The rudest little town, which means the rudest
people you will ever meet on this planet, I have ever had the misfortune of
coming into contact with. I stay right away from it AND the people now.
I think being a Chemo Angel is one of the Best Good Deeds - because it is
taking a commitment from you - not just a quick little thing (like giving
cookies to someone once). You are a blessing in this man's life.
I grew up in Dallas, Texas and miss that manners, thank you, talking to
strangers thing more than anyone could believe. What about waving when
someone lets you merge into their lane? No one does there in California.
The chemo angel idea is lovely. I'm sure you are going to make a big
difference to the gent you are sending cards.
Since, I am from Tennessee, I know how you feel!! Hell, I say yes ma'am
and sir and what not to people that are even younger than I am! It's just
good manners!
What an amazing thing to do...
WOW! Are you sure you don't live in Miami??? I thought all the rude folks
came from here. We also have THE worst drivers on the planet. When I
lived in Texas, there were signs on the roads and highways that said "Drive
Friendly". I think if they tried to put any of those signs up down here,
they'd get shot (the signs, not the sign-putter-uppers).
Being a chemo angel is definitely a good deed! I so agree with you about
the lack of manners in some parts of the country. Unfortunately, I see
Southern kids being raised today without the same attention that was given
to manners and respect when I was growing up.
I think you have by far the best good deed. It's wonderful. And, please
continue to exercise the use of your manners. It may start to rub off on
them sometime.
I think culture in different areas make a big difference. I think it is
great you keep your ways, and don't adopt the ways of the people in your
area.
The Chemo Angel program sounds wonderful - I had not read about it on your
blog before, but I'm glad I did. What a great idea!
How funny that different areas of the country are known for being rude or
polite. I wonder why that is.
I love the Chemo Angel program. I am going to look into signing up too.
Great job!
Great post and what a great cause! Good job.
That's a fantastic idea for the Chemo Angel. Getting cards in the mail,
does make everyone smile.
You got to love good ole' fashion Southeren hospitality! :)
Must remember to chew with mouth closed Q:
I'm so lucky to live in a small town where people are very friendly.
You should move to Northern Michigan. Similar weather (though possibly less
sunny) and people are polite, too. We hold open doors, say thank you when
someone does so for us, and wave "thanks" to drivers who let us in. We stop
for people who are stranded at the side of the road, say "Hey, I have some
tow straps in the back if you want me to pull you out" when they're stuck,
and ask if they need a ride into town if there's no hope of getting the
beast on the road again.
This is so sweet...you are such an angel!
I am a lil confused about the second part...I never thought WI ppeps were
rude like that...I will have to pay attention next time I am up there...My
hubby gets on our boys to chew with their mouth shut and he was born and
bred up der..doncha know ay...LOL I had to...
All kidding aside I agree with you I do the same utter "your welcome" to
the rude ones that keep on walking... rude ppl annoy me!!!
Oh my! It certainly isn't like that around here, and I'm in Central
Wisconsin also. I've heard that some cities are "COLDER" than others and
not too friendly. (My Grandma recently moved to a different city, and she
couldn't believe the difference.) I'm sorry folks have been so rude to
you. I wish I could type the name of our city and invite you over!
We spent our first three years up here in Marshfield, a little bity town,
we moved to Plover in March and things have been a little better here.
can you email me with how to do the chemo angel thing? or a link?
durrr never mind i followed the links.. thanks sorry;)
what a great thing you're doing as a Chemo Angel!