My thoughts are, Mr. Crowell needs to clarify his beef instead of kicking someone after the death of an immediate family member, either that or post a retraction.
My thoughts are, Mr. Crowell needs to clarify his beef instead of kicking someone after the death of an immediate family member, either that or post a retraction.
I accept your statement that your mother had good values, but I doubt that she would be proud of you for begging money to pay for her expensive funeral. If her values were that good, she would probably tell you that you're making a big mistake.
Leanna, I'm sorry if you felt I was being unkind, but it did not help that you called me, essentially, a gay asshole when I respectfully expressed some "red pill" opinions on FABO.
Can you please just refrain from posting here? Your lack of class, and compassion are not needed, at this time or any other. Your assumptions are just that, so kindly move on. And, I hope someday we can do something kind for you in your time of need, the same as the great folks here have done for so many others.Leanna, I'm sorry if you felt I was being unkind, but it did not help that you called me, essentially, a gay asshole when I respectfully expressed some "red pill" opinions on FABO. So if I owe you an apology, then you owe me one, too because I'm not gay! I liked chicks when I was younger (I was really trying to be a blue-pill guy back then)! I'm just too old to get a woman now. Just being a red pill kind of guy like me doesn't make me gay, so I didn't really appreciate your statements in that regard.
You wrote: "As to you @Bill Crowell, I'll post up a copy of her Death Certificate as soon as the funeral home has it ready."
Now that is a bit of a red herring or straw man argument, because I never claimed that your mother didn't pass away. I think the statement was rather unfairly prejudicial toward me.
Look, I am not going to criticize you for being down on funds. Yes, there are always lots of people who will call you a loser just because you have little money at the moment, but I am not one of them. I was a business owner all my life, and I faced that problem all the time. I just had to learn to wear my poverty with pride, and not listen to the judgmental people. Leanna you should be too proud to buy an expensive funeral for your mother, and deliberately resist the feeling that you need to buy her one with money you don't have, in order to show her proper respect. You weren't born yesterday, were you? Everybody knows that funeral homes are the biggest ripoff in the universe, and poor people need to just say "no". Poor people have to find their own way of respecting the memories of the deceased, and honestly admit to themselves that they can't afford to do what people with money do. I'm sorry, but I found it rather undignified of you to ask for money that way.
You also wrote: "I tried not to take offense at your observation but it actually reflects more on my mom and dad than anyone else..."
I accept your statement that your mother had good values, but I doubt that she would be proud of you for begging money to pay for her expensive funeral. If her values were that good, she would probably tell you that you're making a big mistake.
take that $#!T offline....My thoughts are, Mr. Crowell needs to clarify his beef instead of kicking someone after the death of an immediate family member, either that or post a retraction.
Leanna, I'm sorry if you felt I was being unkind, but it did not help that you called me, essentially, a gay asshole when I respectfully expressed some "red pill" opinions on FABO. So if I owe you an apology, then you owe me one, too because I'm not gay! I liked chicks when I was younger (I was really trying to be a blue-pill guy back then)! I'm just too old to get a woman now. Just being a red pill kind of guy like me doesn't make me gay, so I didn't really appreciate your statements in that regard.
You wrote: "As to you @Bill Crowell, I'll post up a copy of her Death Certificate as soon as the funeral home has it ready."
Now that is a bit of a red herring or straw man argument, because I never claimed that your mother didn't pass away. I think the statement was rather unfairly prejudicial toward me.
Look, I am not going to criticize you for being down on funds. Yes, there are always lots of people who will call you a loser just because you have little money at the moment, but I am not one of them. I was a business owner all my life, and I faced that problem all the time. I just had to learn to wear my poverty with pride, and not listen to the judgmental people. Leanna you should be too proud to buy an expensive funeral for your mother, and deliberately resist the feeling that you need to buy her one with money you don't have, in order to show her proper respect. You weren't born yesterday, were you? Everybody knows that funeral homes are the biggest ripoff in the universe, and poor people need to just say "no". Poor people have to find their own way of respecting the memories of the deceased, and honestly admit to themselves that they can't afford to do what people with money do. I'm sorry, but I found it rather undignified of you to ask for money that way.
You also wrote: "I tried not to take offense at your observation but it actually reflects more on my mom and dad than anyone else..."
I accept your statement that your mother had good values, but I doubt that she would be proud of you for begging money to pay for her expensive funeral. If her values were that good, she would probably tell you that you're making a big mistake.
Sometimes, it's best to just keep your mouth shut.
No need to show anything Leanna. Theres always a sceptic when moneys involved..I could barely get through @cosgig's opening paragraph here before I was toast so I apologize for being late to the party.
Saying "Thank You" is what I was taught to say ... but those two little words are wholly inadequate right now and don't even come close to reality. You guys are ALL rock stars who are going above and beyond the call and I want you each to know how much it means to me even when the right words aren't coming.
Joining FABO changed my life for the better. I've gotten to spend the last 15 years turning your dreams into reality and now you all are banding together to do it for me. To say I'm grateful and appreciate everything you're doing is the biggest understatement ever.
As to you @Bill Crowell, I'll post up a copy of her Death Certificate as soon as the funeral home has it ready. I tried not to take offense at your observation but it actually reflects more on my mom and dad than anyone else ... they were the ones who taught me that Integrity Is What You Do When No One Is Looking. I can only guess you somehow missed all those other Benefit Auctions for our members since you joined the board. Perhaps one day you'll need one too.
Thanks again everybody! You're changing a life once again.
I am off to the Chiro. My lower back just went south. I will clean this thread up when I get back. Thanks folks.
The group over at FBBO is having a nice auction to benefit Leanna's cause.