What to do...?

gbtc01

I usually get together with my folks on Saturdays... Well, my mom just emailed asking about this weekend if I wanted to come out or if I wanted them to come to us. I responded that my tank is low so if they could come out that would be great.

She emailed my back and said my dad and her want to get a gas card for me and where I usually go... Well, the thing is they have done so much for us already. They usually buy diapers for DD they have bought most of her clothes and take me to lunch most weekends. I love that they are so generious and don't seem to mind but it kinda makes me feel even more like sh*t that I can't provide for myself or my DD and husband and that we/ I rely on their help.

Should I take them up on their offer or let them know it's not a big deal? I have enough gas to make it till our next payday if I am careful. I am afraid I am imposing on them...

sweetgirl82

Honestly, if it was an imposition they probably wouldn't have offered in the first place.  For some people, their talents include generosity.  To not let a person express that means that you don't appreciate a part of who they are.  Take joy in the fact you have such a great family!

lzbflogrl

my Mom is always offering up her monetary assitance, we didnt have alot of money growing up and the past several years, she has been comfortable and she always says..let me do it while I have the $.

 

if they didnt want to help you, they wouldn't.  I am sure they know you appreciate it,

mrse1107

I would accept their help if you need it.

Lately, DH hasn't been bringing in much $$ (he's commission based) and i'm off for 3 weeks (unpaid) b/c my school is closed til Sept 9 -- and we've had to get help from my parents. It also makes me feel like shIIIIIt but its not b/c we're too lazy to do anything - we try and work hard just don't always cut it. Which is what it sounds like you do - work hard, but sometimes need extra help. Nothing wrong with that.

gbtc01

Thanks ladies, stuff like this kinda just eats at me. I talked to my dad and they are going to come out. I haven't responded to the email yet because I didn't know how to word it.

Thanks for the support on this one.