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Giving thanks

By Suzanne Gantner

Real Estate Agent with Realty Texas

March 18, 2011 03:23 AM

I have just turned off the TV, because I can't take it anymore. The disasters and the devastation is so overwhelming I don't know what to do or where to start. I wonder what organization needs my money or stuff the worst? I gave to the Haiti disaster and quite frankly, I don't think they did anything. Those poor people are still in tents and card board boxes. What do we do?

Who do we turn to so we know the money is actually going to where it is needed and will be actually used? This is so bad on so many levels. I think we really need to open our hearts and wallets, just be careful where you allocate your funds.

We are so lucky and blessed to be in America.

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Christina ONeal

At Home Real Estate Group - Ripon, CA

Realtor - Ripon California

I have a hard time watching it myself. I find myself just praying a lot for them. I don't like how much the media sensationalizes everything. heartbreaking!!!

Mar 18, 2011 03:24 AM

Carol Zingone

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL

Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

It is very disturbing to watch, and it's almost impossble to turn on the tv without seeing more of the devastation - one reason why I don't watch the news on a daily basis.

Mar 18, 2011 03:27 AM

John Cunningham

eXp Realty - Phoenix, AZ

Helping Phoenix Sellers and Buyers find each other

The flooding images look horrifying. We really need each other at times like this. I hope that the financial contributions will be used wisely. And my family and I are praying for Japan.

Mar 18, 2011 03:28 AM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Suzanne,

I share your concern regarding whether the funds are being delivered. Seems like there should be some kind of public (notice I didn't say government) watchdog agency.

Mar 18, 2011 04:04 AM

Rob D. Shepherd

RETIRED - Florence, OR

RETIRED

This always makes me wonder, when is it our unfortunate turn?

Mar 19, 2011 10:42 AM

Lee & Pamela St. Peter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC

Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

How right you are Suzanne! I too find it overwhelming sometimes... And also gives thanks DAILY for what we have!

Pamela

Mar 26, 2011 03:24 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

It is so overwhelming and sometimes really does feel like there's not much we can do. I tend to trust the Red Cross. I also have donated when American Idol or Ellen have put up numbers to donate automatically from your cell phone. I figure they wouldn't support a charitable group if it weren't trustworthy.

Mar 28, 2011 04:34 AM