Just this and a homeless guy

[Msbeepbeep]

Got back to the sports field that produced all the quarters last time, just these finds today and a homeless guy who decided to talk to me about his life, so I sat down and listened. I can't detect when people are talking to me, I really wanted to but sometimes people just need to be heard. At the end of the conversation I told him I would pray for him. So hopefully my "gold" is walking around feeling better about things now, I pray.

I am still Internet-less and free WiFi maybe my sole provider for a while, other than that All is well.

You all who are making nice finds keep finding, for some weird reason it makes me feel better!
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[g-olden years]

For sure the guy you listened to had a better day because of it! Listening is the very best thing anyone can do!

As senior citizens, for years my hubby & I having been unofficially helping homeless mentally ill connect with the few services available to them. A few times with help of the homeless person and of other concerned people, we succeeded in getting supportive housing and a new start in life for mentally ill people, one of whom was a gifted artist who then spent his last years teaching art to other mentally ill people, resulting in multiple art shows and an enormous lift in self-esteem for all involved. When people are panhandling, one of the best things to do as you walk by is look them in the eye & sincerely say, "Good Luck!" That simple moment can change anyone's day for the better. Giving food or clean socks much better than giving money. Everyone was at one time someone's young child, and whether they messed up their own adult lives through drugs, alcohol or through no fault of their own due to the economy, being abused by other people, or mental illness, they're still the same people they were when they were toddlers. My husband and I each grew up in abusive alcoholic homes so had to grow up too fast, and it took many long years for each of us to allow our spirited "inner child" to emerge again and be happy. We met at age 50 when we were bopping up a hiking trail with our hiking group, lol. Now we're happy toddlers in our 70's.
Hope you dig lots of wonderful finds the rest of this summer and fall. As a female, do be careful not to detect in isolated places as there's some ruthless people out there.
Buena Suerte! Andi

 

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[voodoo]

wonderful of you to take time out of something you love to do and spend that time to listen to someone who needed to heard. I hope karma comes to see you soon. cheers!

 

[Ahab8]

For sure the guy you listened to had a better day because of it! Listening is the very best thing anyone can do! As senior citizens, for years my hubby & I having been unofficially helping homeless mentally ill connect with the few services available to them. A few times with help of the homeless person and of other concerned people, we succeeded in getting supportive housing and a new start in life for mentally ill people, one of whom was a gifted artist who then spent his last years teaching art to other mentally ill people, resulting in multiple art shows and an enormous lift in self-esteem for all involved. When people are panhandling, one of the best things to do as you walk by is look them in the eye & sincerely say, "Good Luck!" That simple moment can change anyone's day for the better. Giving food or clean socks much better than giving money. Everyone was at one time someone's young child, and whether they messed up their own adult lives through drugs, alcohol or through no fault of their own due to the economy, being abused by other people, or mental illness, they're still the same people they were when they were toddlers. My husband and I each grew up in abusive alcoholic homes so had to grow up too fast, and it took many long years for each of us to allow our spirited "inner child" to emerge again and be happy. We met at age 50 when we were bopping up a hiking trail with our hiking group, lol. Now we're happy toddlers in our 70's. Hope you dig lots of wonderful finds the rest of this summer and fall. As a female, do be careful not to detect in isolated places as there's some ruthless people out there. Buena Suerte! Andi

Andi it's fantastic that you and your husband do this. Often times all they need is one caring person to connect them with the right person to give them the chance they need. It's great to see how many caring people are on Tnet. Worth more than any ring, coin or relic ever could be. Keep doing what you're doin guys, Abe

 

[Jarl]

Msbeepbeep, sounds like you have a gold heart. You put down something you love to do to give time attention to someone of a lowly estate. That's worth more than anything material. I have to say this was a meaningful post and reading some of the comments thereafter...it can not be stressed enough what impact seemingly simple things we say or do have on people. I'm sort of stuttering in heaviness right now. Do good people, to yourself and others...it matters.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

G-olden years - it's awesome the work you do helping others.

I have more people looking out for me than I know about, 3 weeks ago the city worker that takes care of the pools came out and made his presence known when two guys came up to me and started asking questions about the detector, he hung around till they left.
In this city I am more afraid of being "accidentally" shot in a drive-by than I am of being mugged, but I do keep an eye out and if I don't feel right about a place or people I get in the truck and leave. I carry a cell phone and digging tools,if they want the dirty clad they can have it, I carry no valuables on me. However if they want the detector there maybe a problem.

Hope you all find what you seek!