We are committed or should be committed

The previous post was because we are committed to following our self decided rule and write on the blog every day, even our Anniversary. What followed was a three day power outage, two storms, five free appliance drop offs, five Christmas Tree pick ups. Several people not replying to get their free Christmas Tree. Not having the resources to deliver the Christmas Trees due to people not responding. P.S. It's the week before Christmas and we don't get paid for most of what we do and we would like to enjoy the holidays as well. But that's all behind us now, right?

First we want to cover the people not responding. We are confused by this. Do people think that it's a scam? We would love to hear what your answers are to that question. The first month we advertised that we were giving away Appliances, we contacted a Non-Profit to give them three Refrigerators. We called them to tell them that we could deliver them within the next three days. They sounded so excited when we called. They never called back. Never gave us an address. We called and left several messages, nothing.

Now we want to tell you what we wanted to tell you about on December 9th. The main reason we do this. It is to help people. Through another venue, a woman asked us for help, not knowing about our website http://cleanhandsrecyling.com or what we do. She sent us this email on December 2nd.

I am looking for a knitting machine with manual. I am 64 years old and a shut in. Bored to death! Years ago I used to knit for my family and would love to get back into it. I don't mind waiting for this item. I don't have much money as I am on fixed income. But am willing to spend a small amount of money if in good condition. Also looking for baby girl clothes , blankets ect as my youngest daughter just had a baby six weeks ago. The dad took off on her and left her to fend for herself. She is beside herself on how to manage and raise her daughter all alone. Any help will be welcomed. My oldest son wife died not long ago and left him with a five year old. Looking for some nice toys for her so her Christamas is special. She misses her mommy.

Thanks so much for listening to all my sorrows. If you cannot help I will understand but I felt it wont hurt to ask. I know there are still good people out there that have things and have no idea what to do with things they no longer need.

Also the daughter who just had the baby would welcome clothes for herself. she wears medium size sometimes large like for shirts like the girls wear to day.She is tall and needs tall jeans I think she wears 6,7,8 depending on who makes them and prefers strech ones.

Long list I know. But Christmas is right around the corner and I want them all to be happy. Hope you understand. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

On December 8th, Our Anniversary, we delivered 15 bags of items for her grandchildren. We are trying to get the Knitting Machine Before Christmas.

This is the email she sent us afterwards.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the effort you put in to getting thoses things for me. I t will help greatly come Christams morning for my grandchildren. I have most things wrapped now and can't wait to especially see my older grandchilds face. I had her last night for a little while and I gave her that little kittie that head moves around and meows and you would have thought I gave her a million dollars. Her face lit up. We played together pretending feeding it and wrapping it in a blanket and she was in her glory. Its so nice when there young they are so easy to please.

I know your very busy but just had to drop you line to let you know that what you did was very appreciated.

I feel so bad that I did not offer you a cup of coffee or tea but my mind was on over load. I was torn in just sitting in just talking and realising your little one needed to be home in her warm bed. She looked kinda sleepy.Poor thing.

I hope your day is a good one and that this email finds you in good health.

Have a very happy holiday

Toys for Tots wouldn't have given her 15 bags and we like Toys for Tots. She wasn't able to get help through other avenues. We provide our services for free so that people can recycle what would otherwise be wasted or put in a landfill. We give away Appliances and other items so that people who don't qualify for help because of some policy, can still get help.

In the very near future, we are going to stop advertising our Free Appliances on Craigslist. The best way for people to hear about us is from you. Be sure to sign up to follow the blog so that we can see your responses to our questions and hear how you think we are doing! Tell someone about our website http://cleanhandsrecycling.com and what we do so we can keep helping people. Happy Tuesday before Christmas!