THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Please stop donating!

[catbyte]

This is Diane here, and I am completely and utterly humbled, thankful, and so deeply, deeply grateful to all of you who donated to me. I have enough to stave off eviction and keep my electricity on. I feel like I have won the lottery, only this is so much better because it came from the generosity of my DU family. And all of you feel like family. Now if PayPal will hurry up and transfer the funds into my account... I am so relieved for my cats, I just can't tell you. I was sobbing last night as I was reading all the messages from you with your kind words, and I had my 16 year old kitty, Nigel, in my lap. He says thank you too, not only because you have saved his home, but also because he loves nothing more than to lick tears off my face or my forearms if I have been sweating (yuck) --he LOVES that salt, LOL.

I do have a question for those who donated to me, though. I will have a little left over. Is there someone else who needs help on DU or should I donate it progressive candidates? I don't feel right about keeping more than I need.

Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart. I will write many of you personally when I get the time today. I am at my job right now, so I have work to do.

Thanks again. Words fail me.




Diane

[OneGrassRoot]

1. This is what catbyte is talking about (in case you missed the earlier thread):

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021314507




May I make a humble request here?

First, thanks to everyone who supports Wishadoo! in various ways already.



I realize there are pleas for help from every corner nowadays, but if you are able to help support the administrative costs of Wishadoo! so the website can continue to provide tools to help one another, there aren't enough words to express my gratitude. I struggle tremendously myself and hate to ask, especially when I'm posting to ask for help for others, but ask I must. Remember that Glenn Beck branded Wishadoo! as part of the community/socialist/fascist conspiracy on his show, so I know we're on the right track with such endeavors for The Common Good!

Investing in Wishadoo! goes toward the cost of maintaining the site, NOT toward any Wishlist posts. That takes place one on one, between Wishadoo! members, as we just witnessed with catbyte's situation.
~ OneGrassRoot[br]

[Liberal_in_LA]

46. some of us missed the fun. Is there another DUer who needs help?

[OneGrassRoot]

48. I'm not aware of any recent Wishlist posts created by DUers...

other than the one looking for work in the North Carolina area. There is one from June to raise funds for a pet's surgery; I need to follow up to check the status of things.

It would be great if people would peruse the Wishlist regularly to see if there's some way they can help, especially since it doesn't always require money.

No doubt most here need assistance with something, so if people would make use of it, I would do a regular weekly or biweekly thread such as this to bring such posts to everyone's attention.

I understand it's hard to ask for help in any way -- I have a hard time with it myself -- but people can't help unless they know what our needs are.

People can also offer things via the Wishlist as well. There are many categories, like craigslist...it's called a "craigslist of compassion."

Thanks for caring.

[OneGrassRoot]

60. DUers are signing up, and contacting me by PM....many are in dire need...

So I do expect more to be posted, which I will share here at DU in a few days.

[calimary]

66. You're gonna go to Heaven when you die.

Thank you so much for assisting on this!

[OneGrassRoot]

67. I don't know about that...

but I appreciate that you think so!

It's what I and Wishadoo are here for: To be of service.

And, goodness knows, because of the criminality of the wealth disparity, disappearing safety net and healthcare dramas, there are many in dire need.

Thanks, calimary.

[DonRedwood]

75. I agree with Calimary

Though, I always wonder if she is Cali (fornia)Mary or if she is being a calimari named mary....you know, a funny play on words. beach girl or squid? I do wonder.

[OneGrassRoot]

78. lololol

Hopefully she'll enlighten us!

DonRedwood. Thanks...I needed that chuckle!

[DonRedwood]

84. People who get other people to move, to help, to donate, to volunteer

Usually do so because they've seen the worst and they have to make it better somehow.

I appreciate that you use your energy to get people to move. A chuckle is a small price to pay for that!

[blm]

2. Sorry, I have no idea what happened, but, grateful you received the help you needed.

Some of us Charlotte Dems are still cleaning up from last week. ; )

[DonRedwood]

76. You Charlotte Dems throw a heck of a party!!

[roody]

3. PLEASE keep it! Life is easier

with a little cushion.

[roguevalley]

18. agreed

[Mojorabbit]

51. I agree also. It does not hurt to have a bit of a cushion for emergencies. :) nt

[kickysnana]

82. I agree. Please keep it as a cushion for the next unexpected expense.

[Helen Reddy]

4. Agreed

Please keep any remainder for you and your fur buddies. I just feel in my bones everything will turn out well for you and your family!

[MotherPetrie]

5. Great news! I think you should keep whatever you don't need now, in reserve.

[Ellipsis]

6. Stock up on cat food.

[glinda]

31. I like that idea.

[LadyHawkAZ]

47. This. n/t

[blondie58]

49. and if you want donate to another pet shelter

Preferably a no kill. They are always running low, especially for kitten food.

I didn't see your original either. DU moves so fast!

[Sienna86]

7. Keep it on reserve

Maybe start an emergency fund.

So happy you will stay in your apartment. Hugs!

And again, thanks to OGR and Wishadoo for organizing and inspiring us.

[unclouded]

8. First double-check...

That you have all legal and late fees covered. Getting current with rent is top priority.


So so so happy that you can pay your backrent!!!!

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

9. I would keep it on reserve as stated above. nt

[Greybnk48]

10. Keep it for emergencies.

I didn't donate as I missed your post, but I am sure everyone here would tell you to keep it. It'll take the pressure off.

I was so happy to read the good news about you and your kitties this morning. No one should lose their home because of an illness in the family, especially someone who should soon begin to look forward to cutting back on working and relaxing a little (I'm 63) so that's where my head's at, as some say. Happy for you Diane!

[barbtries]

11. Diane,

i have to wait until payday to send you a little bit to help you out. please, keep the excess for the next rainy day, or splurge on a dinner out or a new pair of pants!
you know that day's going to come.

[fun n serious]

12. I am so proud to be part of this group

This is awesome.

[FightForMichigan]

13. <3

This thread is the antidote to the sorrow I've felt since viewing some 9/11 retrospective photos.

People can be capable of horrible acts. But, damn, can people do amazing good as well.

I'm so glad for you, Diane.

[LiberalLoner]

14. I'm so sorry I missed this, I would have been glad to contribute. I am glad other DU'ers saw and

helped though! What a wonder group of people DU"ers are!

[DonRedwood]

15. Please keep it!! save it for next month. Buy those kitties some tuna!!!!!

Totally crying here....so happy people came through for you!

[tavalon]

16. I think you should let the late to the party DUers also donate and keep the money

Progressives, as demonstrated so often here on this website, are kind souls just wanting to know what to do. You gave us something concrete. That was the best money I've spent all month, maybe all year. Let us help you. We are a community and it's beautiful to see us coming together as we often do.

I was here helping when Andy Stephenson had his sad, early brush with death and I know the impulse to want to pay it forward. Pay it forward later. Now, help you and your cats and of course, your husband. What's happening to you should never happen to anyone. But you have put a face to it. And as you see, we care. We just don't usually having so concrete to help with.

Thank you for being willing to be real, in your pain and desperation. That isn't easy and I'm glad we were able to come through for you!

Hugs,

Terri

[msanthrope]

17. Keep the money. You may need it next month. Do you need legal help

with your eviction? Someone to hold off the landlord? PM me if you do.

[seabeyond]

19. well, i did nothing and was not a part of this. but, the gift you give in your post....

and what duers did, i sure did come out on the high end of this.....

along with everyone else, and though none is my money. put it aside for later if needed or pass it forward when you know it is time.

[Booster]

20. Wow. I have NEVER seen or heard of ANYONE telling people to stop donating because they have what

they need. You are an exceptional person and you should be proud of yourself. I have 4 kitties so I know how you must have been stressed about them. Please keep the extra money - you deserve it and DU'ers wanted to give it to you, and you might need it next month for rent. God bless you and your kitties.

[Arugula Latte]

21. Aww, jeez, I was gonna donate this morning.

I was finishing up a project last night and I was thinking about you as I logged on this morning. I'm so glad DU came through for you and your husband and precious kitties! Let me echo what others have said -- please keep the extra for next month. Hugs and best of luck to you.

[Melinda]

23. Wishadoo and OneGrassRoots could use some help as well... OGR was instrumental in saving catbyte...

from eviction, others from similar financial catastrophe, and she does all from the goodness of her heart. Her site has associated costs which, afaik, she covers out of her own pocket. So in the spirit of sharing some DU love, I will be sending OGR (wishadoo.org) something within the next few weeks, and I pray that others will do the same.

As for you, ms catbyte... pay what you have toward future rent. No more worrying about keeping a roof over your head!!

Y'all are angels, just the best.

[Bonhomme Richard]

22. Don't forget about taxes on the funds. Just sayin. n/t

[Melinda]

24. Generally it's the giver that pays gift taxes, not the recipient.

Don't know about MI law, but that's how it works with the IRS. I sincerely doubt that catbyte need concern herself with this issue, however it's a valid point.

[MotherPetrie]

34. Please. She is NOT liable for any taxes.

She received gifts, not income. The giver would be the liable party, only if the gift exceeded $13,000.

[hamsterjill]

25. I'm SO proud of DU!!!

I'm so glad that this situation has a good outcome! I wasn't able to participate financially, but I'm glad that those who had the ability to help, have helped.

Catbyte, it goes to your character that you would take the time to actually ask if someone else needed help with the excess that you received. Glad to be in the company of people who are satisfied when they have enough...and then know the importance of reaching out to see if others might need what they have. I'm honored to be a fellow DU'er with you!

I wish you peace and comfort.

[Surya Gayatri]

26. I didn't know there was a fund, but I'm glad other

big-hearted DUers stepped up.

As some others have said, keep what's been given and pay it forward at some future time.

All the best, catbyte, to you, your fur family and your husband.

[kestrel91316]

27. You should keep it as a safety cushion just in case.

[qanda]

28. I wanted to donate

But I didn't have the funds yesterday and was going to do so today or tomorrow. Aren't you going to need something next month also or does this get you caught up to where you can manage for a while? Just wondering because I don't want to not donate and you need help again in a few weeks. Please let us know. So glad things worked out for you.

[1StrongBlackMan]

29. I didn't get a chance to contribute ...

though I brought my credit card this morning to do just that, when I saw this post. So darn it, I'm met with mixed feelings ... too late, again/Thank the universe for others being more timely.

But to your question:

I do have a question for those who donated to me, though. I will have a little left over. Is there someone else who needs help on DU or should I donate it progressive candidates? I don't feel right about keeping more than I need.

I'm pretty certain that the DU Family would like nothing more for you to take whatever overage there may be and do something special for yourself. Life's stress has a way of building upon itself; we must take time out to relieve that when we can. At this moment you can ... so do something special.

Stay Strong.

[ejbr]

30. I was unable to donate, so I wish to thank those who did

TOGETHER WE CAN!! :smile:

[glinda]

32. What is the plan for you for next month? Will you be contacting agencies or whatever?

[mnhtnbb]

33. Keep it for the rainy day that is bound to come.

[heaven05]

35. hey people

you're really great

[progressivebydesign]

36. Wonderful news. I would like it if you kept it for next month.

Or for emergencies. Or do something nice for yourself or someone else.

[RepublicansRZombies]

37. DUers want to keep you and cats in your home as long as possible

Put the money in your bank account and hang on to it because there is no doubt you will need it.

Please do not donate it to candidates, all that money ends up in the hands of the media who spend their entire broadcasts lying anyway.




This is so awesome, and exactly the way this nation will recover from the 1% evil doers.

WE are going to survive this, by working together and helping each other, one by one. Somehow we will form real communities again, like in the great depression, and we will overcome, and we will be stronger than ever!

[one_voice]

38. Please keep it!

You could stock up on food for you and the kitties. Pay a little x-tra on your electric, winter is coming.

Please keep us updated on how you and your husband are doing.

[donquijoterocket]

39. most pleased

to hear that the worst of the crisis has been averted. As to placing the surplus.I'd suggest you find an animal rescue or shelter in the vicinity.I don't think I know of one that would not be grateful for the smallest donation.best of luck in the future and to your salt-loving kitty too.

[emilyg]

40. Keep the extra - just in case.

[grasswire]

41. FYI Paypal users: the Paypal debit card is VERY USEFUL

If you are a verified member of Paypal you can request a debit card that allows you to access funds as soon as someone sends them to you. It's a mastercard.

This is extremely useful. No waiting for paypal to transfer $ to your bank account.

[OneGrassRoot]

42. Wow, REALLY good to know!

Thank you, grasswire!

[grasswire]

55. something else that might be useful for wishadoo to know

A person can cash a U.S. Postal Service money order at any post office.

It's a simple way to transact, for those who don't want to use Paypal and/or banks. Buy a money order, mail it to recipient who can cash it at any post office. I used this method for years as an eBay seller.

[OneGrassRoot]

56. Awesomeness. Thanks again. :) n/t

[Webster Green]

53. It sure is.

I use it for getting paid for occasional ebay sales, and I go to the market and take $200 cash over until I get all the money out of my PayPal account. I don't trust them that much, since I have had some problems with them before.

[mmonk]

43. Very sweet.

[TheOther95Percent]

44. Rainy Day Fund

Keep it for unexpected emergencies.

[Cleita]

45. Just a suggestion catbyte.

I would keep it. Your elderly kitties are going to need vet care down the line and I'm sure DUers who donated wouldn't mind if you use it for them.

[Generic Other]

50. I donated anyway

Late as usual.

[abolugi]

52. What a wonderful community DU is..

[thelordofhell]

54. It's A Wonderful Life

[tblue37]

57. Personally, I think you should keep it, and I bet others will agree that

you should put it into the bank and save it for an emergency buffer in case this happens again, as it easily could!

[AverageJoe90]

58. I'm happy for ya, Diane.

I sincerely hope that you have happier times in the days to come.

[HiPointDem]

59. You made me tear up.

[shireen]

61. Diane, KEEP the extra.

You need an emergency fund. Please keep it.

[Paka]

62. K&R

I missed out on the giving. but love is so real it will keep on giving. The DU community is awesome!

[matt819]

63. Another voice for keeping the money

I'm glad we could help. Too often we - and I include myself - take no action in the belief that our little contribution can't possibly have an impact. Well, I think we here at DU demonstrated that this is not always the case.

Keep the money. It was donated with the best of intentions and with your specific needs in mind. I think that's where it should stay. It's not as if you and the kitty cats are not going to need food in the future, and it's always nice to have a little cushion even when things are a little more settled.

[OneGrassRoot]

64. Well said, matt819.

[calimary]

65. My immediate reaction is to recommend hanging onto the rest of it.

It may come in handy next month, and beyond.

You've suffered enough. Use it as a little cushion.

[rsweets]

68. We were all happy to help ... hold on to the cash

[Katashi_itto]

69. Sorry, YOU CAN"T MAKE ME STOP DONATING!!

I'm sort of subversive that way...

[DonRedwood]

77. LOL.... i believe it is called Oppositional Defiance.

and in this case, it rocks!

[Katashi_itto]

85. :)

[AllyCat]

70. Keep it. Stuff happens. Eom

[DemKittyNC]

71. I'll probably need it when

my parents kick me out of the house for voting for Obama this November.... haha By the way just kidding!!! I am so happy people here were able to help you out I wish you all the luck in the world!

[BanzaiBonnie]

72. For catbyte and all the DU family...

We can do anything... by working together.


What a way to have the day lifted. A little plink in the pond spreads out from the center to eventually touch everything and everyone else. This has touched me.

[Arugula Latte]

73. Catbyte, one more suggestion if you can stand it:

You have at least one elderly kitty. Please keep your kitties' future healthcare needs in mind. Vet bills ain't cheap, and it would be good if you had a fund to draw from.

[JNelson6563]

74. Dear DU, You're beautiful!

Those in need, those who can help, everyone of us combined make a beautiful picture and it touches my heart.

Hugs to you all!

Julie

[luvspeas]

79. Maybe one of your family or friends could use it...

You had said that they were all in the same boat as you are. You might have just been feeling a bit desperate at the time, but maybe you should just hang on to the surplus for another stormy day, for you, or for someone you know.

[Chorophyll]

80. You are a lovely person. That is all.

And as others have said, keep it.

[outsideworld]

81. Wow Thank You Duer's

Community so proud to be part of this giving community . And to catbyte .so glad that your issue was solved . I read your post yesterday and my heart broke . I couldn't contribute but you were in my prayers.

[Maynar]

83. Absolutely, keep it for vet bills

I wasn't able to donate, but it's obvious from the replies here that no one would object.

What a great community DU is! I'm proud to be a member here.

[a la izquierda]

86. Sorry I didn't see the request, I'd have gladly helped.

I'm so happy you got the help you needed!

[cali]

87. Tears in my eyes. I wish I could hug you

I am so very happy for you, Nigel and your other kitty pals.