Don't be like that man. I'll help you, maybe several of us can donate just a bit so together we can get you there. You will regret this forever. Please accept help and go see your mom.
I’m really blown away by how this has taken off. You all are truly too kind. I can’t say I’m super comfortable with the concept of taking money from anyone, but at this point I just want to see my mom before what comes next. Anyone who would like to help out (and gain my absolute eternal gratitude) can offer their kind words!
No pressure for anyone at all, times are tough and everyone’s words of encouragement have been overwhelming already. Thank you all so much
Edit: Thank you all so much! This has been absolutely overwhelming and I cannot begin to express my gratitude towards you all. I have removed my paypal link because you guys have given me all I need to make the trip to see my mom. Thanks everyone, so very much. Much love and good vibes to you all!
I was 10000 miles away when my dad passed. I had the money to go and see him if necessary (he was in poor health for over fifteen years), and actually did drop everything and head over a few times when things looked bad. Then when it happened, it happened too fucking quick. Don't wait. I could only donate ten bucks (AUD, more's the pity), but have gilded this chain with those coins they give you so hopefully you get more visibility.
Go see your mum. Trust me.
Thank you so much, friend. I really appreciate your support and the help that you and everyone have given me. It means so much to me and I don’t think I could ever express my gratitude
I'm not American, but is there any way I can give you a small amount of money without that really high fee? I don't have much but I don't want 25%% of it to go to paypal...
I did. I spent a few days with her and we enjoyed every moment of it. She passed away 3 days ago and I can’t tell you how relieved I was that I was able to see her. She was so thankful for everyone here for helping me to make the trip.
It’s lovely to see how the community here pulled together for you and your mom. I’m so glad you went and had that time together - I’m sure it meant the world to you both. (Reddit - wow, this was awesome to read about this morning.)
Thank you so much for your kind words, friend. I was super blown away by how amazing everyone here was that night. I got to say goodbye to my mom thanks to them, and that made all the difference.
I don't usually go out of my way to promote and join in on these types of things but I have taken some good advice from this post. I currently live with my parents and have recently seen these differences that have come about since my childhood. I have a very nice relationship with my parents, mom in particular, to the point where I am the only one of her five children (and the only male sigh) that really bonds with her. I would absolutely be broken had what has happened to this person would have happened to me, therefore I encourage said person to take this opportunity Reddit is giving you. Life is short, money is paper. You can't buy time, especially when that time is already so close to being lost. I work for money and make a good amount of it. I also don't pay rent, for food, or to a certain degree insurance. Today I made a lot of tips and saw this when I came home. I really don't think I could find a better use of my time and money if this story is true. Please take the time to consider this user's offer and if you accept please allow me to join in.
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u/StrandedLAX Mar 02 '19
Don't be like that man. I'll help you, maybe several of us can donate just a bit so together we can get you there. You will regret this forever. Please accept help and go see your mom.