Life Choices
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If really need a car, get the car and continue to work. If there is no need for it, save the money and have flexibility of retiring earlier.
Depends on needs/wants and also if early retirement is some sort of objective in life. -
There are always opportunity costs to every decision. Money saved might be scammed too.
So just do what you need to do. -
In life, there are things we can choose, others we cant.
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When I looked at the photos of my two sponsored girls from Gaza and West Bank last night, I assumed they might already have passed away during the recent conflict. DH said all my money (more than 6K) spent on them from Year 2012 is wasted. But why did I decide to sponsor their education at first? When I was small, I studied Bible and always remember the below until today.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matt. 25:40)
DH said we should have spent the 6K for a European trip, actually I and DH have never been to Europe. But if I could choose again, should I go for European trip instead of sponsored these girls for education? I thought over the whole night and I still think giving people hope and let them know there is someone in other part of world is care their wellbeing - is more important than going for a European trip. How you think and what is your choices? -
Your relatives need help. They want to loan money from you. You know it is a no return loan. And it is not one time. Will you help? Yes, I will even though I myself need to look for discounts here and there because that money may be important to that person. In life, we know things would likely have a balance. You don’t get all good but so long as the bad ones are bearable, that is enough.
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LNW
Pls dont ever think you hv wasted your 6k.
You hv given hope to the 2 girls regardless their current situation.
When there is hope, there is life. -
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You feel good coz you have helped/able to help them. That is your return.
When I looked at the photos of my two sponsored girls from Gaza and West Bank last night, I assumed they might already have passed away during the recent conflict. DH said all my money (more than 6K) spent on them from Year 2012 is wasted. But why did I decide to sponsor their education at first? When I was small, I studied Bible and always remember the below until today.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matt. 25:40)
DH said we should have spent the 6K for a European trip, actually I and DH have never been to Europe. But if I could choose again, should I go for European trip instead of sponsored these girls for education? I thought over the whole night and I still think giving people hope and let them know there is someone in other part of world is care their wellbeing - is more important than going for a European trip. How you think and what is your choices?[/quote] -
Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2122498\" time=\"1699672087\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2122498 time=1699672087 user_id=195250]
My hubby asked, are you sure your $6K went to the girls? Or the money went to Hamas?
When I looked at the photos of my two sponsored girls from Gaza and West Bank last night, I assumed they might already have passed away during the recent conflict. DH said all my money (more than 6K) spent on them from Year 2012 is wasted. But why did I decide to sponsor their education at first? When I was small, I studied Bible and always remember the below until today.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matt. 25:40)
DH said we should have spent the 6K for a European trip, actually I and DH have never been to Europe. But if I could choose again, should I go for European trip instead of sponsored these girls for education? I thought over the whole night and I still think giving people hope and let them know there is someone in other part of world is care their wellbeing - is more important than going for a European trip. How you think and what is your choices?[/quote]
There is a report about how lots of money had been pouring in to Gaza over the years to uplift the poor but the economy (and people’s livelihood) is still poor. On the other hand, Hamas’ weapons became more advanced and powerful.
I am someone who will also forego a tour to Europe and use that $6K to help the poor. But we have to make sure the money truly goes to actual beneficiaries and not be diverted by some other organizations. -
Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=\"2122498\" time=\"1699672087\" user_id=\"195250:[quote=\"Liew Nga Wing\" post_id=2122498 time=1699672087 user_id=195250]
To me, wealth/money is primarily about security and the nicer/material things in life that it can buy is a fringe benefit. It's true meaning is, however, making a change/positive impact in someone's else life.
When I looked at the photos of my two sponsored girls from Gaza and West Bank last night, I assumed they might already have passed away during the recent conflict. DH said all my money (more than 6K) spent on them from Year 2012 is wasted. But why did I decide to sponsor their education at first? When I was small, I studied Bible and always remember the below until today.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matt. 25:40)
DH said we should have spent the 6K for a European trip, actually I and DH have never been to Europe. But if I could choose again, should I go for European trip instead of sponsored these girls for education? I thought over the whole night and I still think giving people hope and let them know there is someone in other part of world is care their wellbeing - is more important than going for a European trip. How you think and what is your choices?[/quote]
We cannot divine what may possibly happen to the students you helped in the future. We can only do our part, to do the necessary to empower them so that it will make a difference to their lives and their society.
That said, am cautious about donations.
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