How Soon They Forget

People,
in general,
are selfish,
self centered,
and useless to have as friends.
Last year,
we put up someone in our house for six weeks
and now,
she never comes through on what she says she will do in return.
Her word means nothing.
I set someone up in a business venture,
by lending him money,
and now,
he doesn't have time to take my calls.
Yes,
he still owes me money.

Over the years,
our family has fed people who say they are starving,
we gave clothing to those who were left out in the cold,
we have helped people find jobs through our connections,
and we have even let people stay in our home for longer then a year.
So they can get back on their feet.

In return,
I have never asked them for anything.

Sure,
you always hear from users and abusers.
"I'll help you.
I'll be back tomorrow to help out."

Then I won't see them again for about three months.
When the job I needed help on,
is done.
Now,
they are asking for my help and kindness,
once again.

I was always told that if you have one true friend by the end of your life,
you were very lucky.

Well,
I want to say right now that if
Scott,
Bob,
Todd,
or
Dave,
ever needed me to put up my house as collateral to save their life, those four are the only ones I would do it for.
I believe they are my true friends.

Don't get me wrong here.
I'll never stop helping the poor,
the hungry,
and the homeless.
Because,
I grew up believing,
that it was,
the right thing to do.
The satisfaction of helping
and the benefits of good Karma is my reward.
I believe that.

But,
to those who I have helped in the past
and they have never thought to return the favor,
don't ever ask for my help again.

You bit the hand that fed you,
and I'll never lend you a helping hand again!

Sorry,
just something I needed to get off my chest.

This is Jim Hauenstein,

And,

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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