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07-16-2008, 07:19 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia
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| I just feel helpless Ok, as some of you know, I keep two really adorable kids during the day while their parents work. Even with both of them working they are still really struggling and have hardly anything. I keep the two kids for practically nothing ($10 a day for 2 kids and that just barely covers their lunch and snack and maybe gas if we decide to go to the park). I would keep them for a free if I could but we are very tight too with just buying the house and gas prices and our water and electricity bills have been outrageous lately despite our efforts to conserve both. Well yesterday their only vehicle died. Mike picked them up and gave them a ride home and the husband actually tried to give him gas money (which DH politely refused). I just feel so bad for these kids who are so great but have nothing. J, (10 yr old boy) has started talking to me some about school, etc. He said he doesn't have any friends because they all make fun of him because he's overweight and his clothes have holes in them sometimes. It just breaks my heart because he is such a great kid. His sister was in my youngest DD's pre-k class last year (that's how I met them) and she said she would cry when my DD wasn't there because then she wouldn't have anyone to play with her. She said the other girls were mean to her when Olivia wasn't there to be her friend and "body guard". I just wish there was something I could DO, you know? I can't even give them hand me down clothes because they are both bigger than my kids. They both have weight issues and its really hard on them both physically and emotionally. I just want to HELP and I honestly can't figure out any other way I can other than what I've already done and am doing. *sigh* thanks for listening to my little whine/vent. Its just frustrating to want to do more and not be able to.
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07-16-2008, 07:38 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: McCordsville, IN, USA
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| Such a sad story...Maybe you can give us the kid's sizes and your address and we can send some new or gently used clothes so they will be able to start off the school year on a good note...Or even we maybe able to donate some school supplies if you think the parents would be willing to accept the gifts? |
07-16-2008, 07:41 AM | #3 | |
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07-16-2008, 07:53 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Being overweight and poor are hard for kids going thru school. After working at our local school for 8 years, I saw the way those kids got ignored, bullied, and made fun of. It always broke my heart for the kids and I would be upset with the ones making fun. I would try my best to make each underprivileged child feel special. Sounds like your friends need someone to do the same for them. Possibly this summer could you help with the weight problem by getting them to exercise, play ball any kind of physical activity? Also, talk to them, let them know they are special and important in this world. Remind them they are every bit as good as any child with new clothes and money! Also, I think it a wonderful idea to donate clothing, school supplies, etc. for these kids! Do you have a few Mom friends there you could get to help?
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07-16-2008, 07:53 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire
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| That IS very heartbreaking. Maybe you can make sure the kids have an active summer so they can lose a little bit of the extra weight also. Get them running and swimming at a lake or park or local public pool. Kids can be so brutal to each other. Thats a great idea, if people on here have kids clothes to donate maybe they can ship them off to you and you can gather everything together and give that family some clothes for the kids.
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07-16-2008, 08:01 AM | #6 |
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| This is very sad. Kids can be cruel. I am the last of 9 and we did not have very much of a lot and I got teased sometimes at school. I think it is a great idea for donating items. Count me in.
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07-16-2008, 08:07 AM | #7 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Anaheim
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| Count me in too! Let me know sizes and I'll see what I can come up with. I don't have any kids, so if not clothes, I can definitely get some fun stuff for them! Little games and markers and puzzle books and such!
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07-16-2008, 08:10 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia
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| We ARE having a very active summer with lots of outdoor stuff and trips to the park. I make them yummy, but healthy lunches where they can eat all they want and not be hungry, but its all fruits and veggies and healthy stuff. No sodas, no kool-aid, nothing with sugar or artificial sweeteners. It would be wonderful and very thoughtful if some of you wanted to help out. I am sure them and their parents would really appreciate it. I am not sure about J's clothing sizes. They spent the night here the other night and when I was helping S put her jammies on I noticed her dress was a size 14 (and fit snuggly she's only 5 and only about an inch taller than my own DD who still wears a 4-5T). I also wanted to add it is very kind and generous of ya'll to offer. I didn't post this to ask for help, etc from my wonderfukl YT family. I really was just venting my frustrations. However it would be GREAT if some of you wanted to help!
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07-16-2008, 08:12 AM | #9 |
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| count me in too
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07-16-2008, 08:42 AM | #10 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Georgia
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| Sizes are a little difficult. For S (girl age 5) today she is wearing: Shorts with an elastic waistband in a size 10/12 and they seem to fit pretty good. I think if the waist wasn't elastic she may need a 14. Her shirt is a t-shirt size LG 10/12 and fits her perfectly. J (boy age 10) is wearing: T-shirt size XLG 16/18 (but I think he coulda actually use a size or two bigger). Pants are a size 34x30. They seem a little tight in the waist, but kind of big everywhere else. That's the best I can do in clothing sizes. Its hard to get proper sizes when they've only been wearing what they can find that fits. Thank you, thank you, thank you ladies for offering to help! I also know they are both very much in need of school supplies. Their mother was just commenting the other day she was hoping the lists weren't too long. School starts August 8th here.
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07-16-2008, 08:46 AM | #11 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Palm Springs
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| I want to help. I have older children and may have large sizes. I know I'm new here, but I love kids and know how important to their self esteem it is to have a few nice things. |
07-16-2008, 08:51 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | I've got clothing my son doesn't use now in the boys size. Most things are basically new. Could you PM your address so that I can get them in the mail? It's kind of amusing though - here your friend is embarrassed about the holes in his clothes....and my son used to spend over $80 for jeans that had holes already in them! But I know - the kids know the difference
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07-16-2008, 08:55 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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| I'd be happy to go through some things here and see if we can help a little.... I don't know if we be of much help with boy's things... as my son is 11 and very tiny... he still wears a size 8/10 pants and shirts... But for the little girl.... you said size 14 maybe for her? My 13 year old daughter should have some things that would work! We're working on getting school supplies together ourselves here - so maybe we could pick up a few things for these two kiddos as well! Please PM me with an address and I'll see what we can come up with!
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07-16-2008, 09:03 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania
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| I know I have at least one pair of new 34 X 30...this is my husbands size and I bought him a pair that he wont wear...I can send them and possibly some shirts...I am assuming you are saying XL in adults? Unless I missed it...did you give shoe sizes?
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07-16-2008, 09:14 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania
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| I'm thinking it would help if you were able to get their measurements...That way if we do happen to find something we may be able to better tell if it will be good. Even down to winter coats...I have a bunch that I need to get rid of ...and they are all very nice. Do you think you would be able to call the school or even the local Walmart...or wherever the locals go for school supplies? I know stores around me typically have the supply list for each school in the area posted...maybe we could all get started before things are picked through. Just a thought. Lastly...maybe also instead of everyone just going crazy and buying things...maybe you could post the list and we can pick from it what we are able to commit to...and then we wont have 100 pencils and o crayons...again...just a thought. I want to help so please let me know what I can send.
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