Just because I might be poor -
 

I have heard that beggars can't be choosers - and while that is true -

I still might have an idea of what looks nice -

I still might recognize well-made from not well-made -

I still might recognize good quality from poor quality -

I still might know that what might have been "expensive" is not always "appropriate" -

I can still recognize when something has been made with care -

I might still have a sense of what is good design or not -

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So true. Always give your best.

Yay, Bear!! That is truly so worthwhile to remember! I shall pass it on as I am one of the "SoSec only income" people!

The most important thing to remember is: No matter how much stuff, money or anything else you have, you can't take it with you.

My grandfather use to say, "we're not poor, we're just broke".

Indeed, one can distinguish between better vs poorer......but if the need is great, the article will be welcomed....whatever the quality.
We were taught never to look a gift horse in the mouth. Just accept it gracefully and thankfully.
My mom used to say: "just remember there are children in Africa that would jump for joy to get this!" :o

I once hear "well until our ship comes in, we'll just have to keep paddling our little boat":)

Love them all! So true.

I was once or twice very poor. we now own a condo with all the amenities, a sewing machine, fabric, a husband that loves me and a son with a job. I'm so rich right now!!!!!

So very,very true.

I've always heard, "We might be poor, financially, but we're really rich in the things that matter.

So true. That's why I use nice quality fabric for charity quilts and give good quality food for the food pantry.

You speak the truth.

I never say that I'm poor. My financial income may be limited to minimal social security, but my life and spirit are very rich. Money and where it comes from has not been my "source" for many, many years, because God is my source. Keeping my mind active, my heart joyful, my friends close, and my family closer are the things that make me healthy, wealthy, and wise beyond all else. That and loving this board and it's members, LOL!

Jan in VA

This is like I always remind myself when making charity quilts - just because it's for charity doesn't mean it can be ugly. If I wouldn't want it, I don't make it.

I should have changed "poor" to "have little or no money"

I know some people that have "lots" of material stuff (my Grandma B was one) that "still felt poor."

There is a difference between being "poor in spirit" and being "poor in material goods"

Having love of family and friends makes me richer the all the money in the world.

Yeesh! Jan, you pretty much answered what is in my heart. So here is " Ditto"

I agree completely about good quality fabrics for charity quilts. I once heard a fellow quilter tell me that it didn't matter what fabric we use in the charity quilts, because when it gets dirty it'll just be thrown out.
That made me angry, I told her that the children who get one of our quilts treasures it, because it's theirs alone and not something that was a hand me down.
Sharon in Texas

I have always hated the saying beggars can't be choosers. To use them as human garbage receptors is so deplorable.

I also have been very poor in money and material possessions early in life. But, I learned that I did not have to stay that way and learned to work hard and get a good education. I went to college and worked two jobs most of the time. I graduated with ten dollars to my name. But, I was rich in my faith that God would provide and He did-far beyond what I could have imagined. When I do for others I do my best work. If I give food to the church food pantry it is nutritious and not junk food. I am more concerned about the poverty of spirit than the perceived poverty of material things. I pray for people to gain and attitude of "I'll try to do my best and accept graciously the helping hands extended and reach out to others when I can." We all have something to share with others no matter our financial state.

Agreed! Amen to that!