tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post4034764970189981103..comments2024-01-21T03:30:35.366-05:00Comments on Standing Outside Looking In: The Urban Camper's Survival KitStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-59697267364609218862013-08-20T23:14:43.408-04:002013-08-20T23:14:43.408-04:00I would imagine that you will get many more who wi...I would imagine that you will get many more who will try to get more from you. However, if you hold fast and don't open your wallet, they will get tired of asking. <br /><br />I read a blog where a woman was putting together packages of food as homemade MREs for her family when they had to bug out to the road or the woods. She said she was making a few more in case they met "some good Christian people" on the road. I was horrified to think she would question and judge whether people could have food or not according to their status as Christians or unbelievers. You and your wife are doing it right--giving to those who need with no questions.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-87933844760207902672013-08-15T10:41:27.367-04:002013-08-15T10:41:27.367-04:00Tried it...didn't work.Tried it...didn't work. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-18987234217635206212013-08-15T01:24:35.587-04:002013-08-15T01:24:35.587-04:00Nothin a little steel wool and elbow grease can...Nothin a little steel wool and elbow grease can't fix.<br /><br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550967626491277133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-17218992335653113582013-08-14T08:56:04.478-04:002013-08-14T08:56:04.478-04:00You're more than welcome, my sweet kymber.You're more than welcome, my sweet kymber.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-60735736129616993342013-08-14T08:55:09.153-04:002013-08-14T08:55:09.153-04:00She is indeed. Thanks, my sweet friend.She is indeed. Thanks, my sweet friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-70301660971244776912013-08-14T08:54:42.428-04:002013-08-14T08:54:42.428-04:00I agree on the pay if forward...but, I'll not ...I agree on the pay if forward...but, I'll not hold my breath. Sweet Wife is special...I'm just along for the ride. Thanks, my lovely friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-45856659497442947552013-08-13T21:08:24.555-04:002013-08-13T21:08:24.555-04:00dear sweet one...you know how i feel about you and...dear sweet one...you know how i feel about you and your sweet wife. this just confirms it. thank you both so much. i can only imagine that one of those unfortunate people could be my child...thank you for helping them.<br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-69825631123082869802013-08-13T15:09:33.551-04:002013-08-13T15:09:33.551-04:00What a amazing wife you have Stephen :)What a amazing wife you have Stephen :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-63204282835096160932013-08-13T10:24:45.801-04:002013-08-13T10:24:45.801-04:00Hopefully the recipients will be able to 'pay ...Hopefully the recipients will be able to 'pay it forward' someday.I believe a kindness, no matter how small, never goes unnoticed. Sweet Wife and you are very special people. Chickenmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02978826295959619815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-12385024161352840192013-08-13T09:08:50.724-04:002013-08-13T09:08:50.724-04:00Izzy, she's the amazing one....I'm just an...Izzy, she's the amazing one....I'm just an standard model guy lucky enough to have her as a companion in life. Thanks, my sweet friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-2610866188735606092013-08-13T09:07:39.741-04:002013-08-13T09:07:39.741-04:00I will....thank you, my lovely friend.I will....thank you, my lovely friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-4160408873207476172013-08-13T09:07:04.030-04:002013-08-13T09:07:04.030-04:00Sweet Lamb, I'm so sorry you had to deal with ...Sweet Lamb, I'm so sorry you had to deal with a tough stretch of life. You've changed my view of the homeless forever. Thank you, and God bless. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-54618380769853722042013-08-13T08:05:00.885-04:002013-08-13T08:05:00.885-04:00You both are amazing people! Thanks for sharing t...You both are amazing people! Thanks for sharing the story, and for walking the walk!Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07750628123685151713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-10501670678763377982013-08-13T00:07:53.573-04:002013-08-13T00:07:53.573-04:00Stephen,
Please convey to SW she did a beautiful t...Stephen,<br />Please convey to SW she did a beautiful thing by putting together these blessing bags for the homeless. Each bag will be deeply appreciated by those in need. <br />God Bless SW!!!!!<br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-86234169235595099492013-08-13T00:01:42.436-04:002013-08-13T00:01:42.436-04:00About 8 years ago I was homeless.
I lived in a lit...About 8 years ago I was homeless.<br />I lived in a little tent behind a K-Mart in Asheville, NC.<br />I did not drink, I did not have a drug or other substance abuse problem.I am not (and was not) mentally ill.<br />I lived there for around 5 months until I worked my way out of it.<br />Shit happens people, sometimes when you least expect it.<br />While homeless, instead of whining about my situation, I started a non-profit for the homeless in Asheville.<br />www.ashevillehomeless.org<br /><br />We raised money not just for *care packages* like your sweet wife put together, but we also handed out bus passes, refurbished bicycles, bought cheap cell phones (and minutes), etc. <br />What most people don't realize is that many of the people you see working minimum wage jobs are homeless. Working homeless. <br />I knew people that worked at fast food places, Wal-Mart, etc that after work, instead of going home to a nice warm house/apt, they went *home* to a tent, abandoned building or maybe a car. Sometimes a shelter, but shelters can be dangerous...and expensive. The Salvation Army shelter in Asheville charged 30 bucks a week per person. Doesn't sound like a lot...does it? But then again...if it is a husband and wife with a kid or two...it adds up. Plus, they don't have the facilities for families to stay together and children cannot stay in the mens section.<br />AND...you could only stay for 30 days.<br />Being homeless sucks.<br />What your wife did will make it suck less for quite a few people.Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083153173061255844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-32952391559377778712013-08-12T23:36:47.438-04:002013-08-12T23:36:47.438-04:00Thank you, Steve. Sadly my halo is a bit tarnished...Thank you, Steve. Sadly my halo is a bit tarnished. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-29456104533778587202013-08-12T23:36:08.856-04:002013-08-12T23:36:08.856-04:00Very true. I'm sure you've more patience t...Very true. I'm sure you've more patience than you let on, and I know you've a good heart. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-89472749287735997562013-08-12T23:35:06.200-04:002013-08-12T23:35:06.200-04:00Thanks, Dragon, and welcome. The coffee is always ...Thanks, Dragon, and welcome. The coffee is always fresh and hot.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-51571324704790635172013-08-12T23:34:25.720-04:002013-08-12T23:34:25.720-04:00I'm just the delivery boy. She's the brain...I'm just the delivery boy. She's the brains in the outfit. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-39296986387648950362013-08-12T23:33:49.937-04:002013-08-12T23:33:49.937-04:00Trust me, Harry, I will not post signs and hand th...Trust me, Harry, I will not post signs and hand these sacks out willy-nilly. I'll pick and choose. Maybe I'll hold a swap your gun for a bath day. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-57373743638262530072013-08-12T23:31:58.604-04:002013-08-12T23:31:58.604-04:00Indeed, in the blink of an eye there for God's...Indeed, in the blink of an eye there for God's grace go I. Take care and thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-14365131830584307612013-08-12T23:31:03.235-04:002013-08-12T23:31:03.235-04:00Thanks, Rob. There are the good, and the bad. We&#...Thanks, Rob. There are the good, and the bad. We'll let God sort 'em out.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-27876078494681614432013-08-12T23:29:56.784-04:002013-08-12T23:29:56.784-04:00I do indeed know she has a gentle soul. Thanks, my...I do indeed know she has a gentle soul. Thanks, my friend. And, hey, be safe out there on your new bike.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-7071255351114367142013-08-12T23:28:40.193-04:002013-08-12T23:28:40.193-04:00She's an angel for sure, and yes, I am blessed...She's an angel for sure, and yes, I am blessed to have her as my best friend and wife. Thank you very much, my sweet friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-81705282576234097922013-08-12T22:36:48.820-04:002013-08-12T22:36:48.820-04:00There really are angels on earth, and you my frien...There really are angels on earth, and you my friend are married to one. Bless you both.<br /><br />SteveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550967626491277133noreply@blogger.com