Do You Volunteer For Things You Really Are Not Capable Of?
By KrauseHome
@KrauseHome (36448)
United States
June 14, 2019 12:28am CST
I know this person with way more physical limitations than I have, even with all the pain I am enduring right now, that really wishes and wants to do things like a normal person does. The only problem is she does not drive, and due to using a walker to get everywhere cannot really get many places unless someone takes here somewhere.
I know she means well, but making promises to help out somewhere or do something and then having to Cancel all the time is not good either. That is one of the main things that Stops me is my Disability and I am sure there are many others here.
Do you Volunteer or plan for things easily, or go day by day due to the limitations with your Health?
~~TINA~~
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
14 Jun 19
I am so busy with grand kids all the time that I don't have time for anything else, sometimes I wish I did.
Sounds like she means well but maybe when she volunteers someone should politely tell her that they would love to have her if she can make it and not count on it.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
16 Jul 19
That is so True... I know I have to make sure and not have others relying on me or counting on me unless it is last minute and I know I am up for it
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@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
14 Jun 19
When I was young and able to do physical work more I would loved to join volunteer work and enjoyes it very much but as I grew older the enthusiasm has lessened already since I feel physically down after the event ends and yeah illnesses follows after that which dampened my energy already since I have aged already and prone to getting sick easily.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Jul 19
I can relate. That is why at least for now, I have to be very cautious in what I volunteer to help with, and make sure before hand it is something I can do within my means.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
14 Jun 19
Sometimes I do, but it's at times I think it's time to push things. After all, if I never test my limitations I won't know when I've improved. Most of the time I do fine, though I might need time to recover from it. However, there are times I push it a bit too far and it reminds me I just can't do everything I used to. To me, the worst part of my condition is I can't be as reliable as I want to be.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Jul 19
Yes that is why a lot of times I know my limitations right now when it comes to walking. I know that many things I cannot do right now even though I want too.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
14 Jun 19
Volunteering for something beyond our limitations could be disastrous both for us and the person or entity we are trying to help. Good intentions are good so long as they are realistic. By God's grace I still don't have limitations in a practical sense.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Jul 19
Yes I agree. Glad so far there is nothing impacting what you can do.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Jul 19
That is for sure. There is many times I would Love to help but make sure it is going to be something I can really help with if I do
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@Shavkat (137220)
• Philippines
15 Jul 19
@KrauseHome Let me share my work as a volunteer before. It was a never-ending story.
As a human, we have our own passion and interest. I was teaching Korean students in one of the biggest academies in the city. Then, I had acquainted with my...
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Jul 19
I often wish I could say that. Hoping that they can solve some of the issues with my legs with this next surgery coming up to where I can do more.
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@jstory07 (134570)
• Roseburg, Oregon
15 Jul 19
@KrauseHome I hope they can to. Good luck.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
16 Jul 19
I hear you when it comes to wishing you could do more. I would Love to be able to help out with Sunday School again. But there is no way I can tolerate stairs to even be able to consider it
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
16 Jul 19
Same here, especially since I don't drive and know that limits me in what I am able to do
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