[Magdalen] Loaned out

[ME Michaud]

I learned this lesson twice.

First when a Jewish friend married and collected enough checks & cash at
the reception to make a downpayment on their first house. All done quietly
and decently and in good order, with a hug and a blessing. This cheap New
Englander was flabbergasted.

Second, when my mother was diagnosed as terminal and her college roommate
sent me a check for a thousand dollars. I was flabbergasted all over again.
"You'll need it," she said.
And she was right.

I repeat: Jesus didn't tell us to lend.
-M


On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks for your thought provoking post M.  I am not in a position to 'give
> without lending' most of the time. However I see the dynamic that if one
> can give without needing repayment the situation is completely different
> for all parties involved. Thanks for sharing how you approach this.
>
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