Bad situation all around

A terrible thing happened to a fellow co-worker this week. His wife gave birth to their second child, and unfortunately the baby didn't make it. We were all very upset to hear this news. So when it was brought up that we should send a card, I was all in for that. We thought that it might cheer him up, just knowing we were there for him.

To me, the card was a good idea. To others, they thought we should do more. This is where I almost ran into trouble. One fellow worker thought it was a good idea to collect money to give as a gift. I don't feel the same way. I don't know if everyone would agree, but I feel my reasons are valid.

First, the guy works in a different department, and makes double what I do. He's much more well off than me. I struggle some weeks to make it. Also the person collecting made such a big deal on how God would bless you if you gave. Is that how to receive God's blessing, by giving money? If that's what you think gets you God's blessing, than go ahead and give away your money. I know better.

It's not that I wouldn't give money if the situation called for it. A year earlier a different co-worker had cancer. He was out of work for a few months receiving treatment. He had no form of income at the time. I was more than happy to donate what I could in this situation.

Luckily, I was able to avoid the fellow collecting. I just didn't want to start an argument in such a trying time. Emotions could have been running high, and who knows what could've happen. I just don't like being told what is right or wrong with how I spend my cash. I work too hard everyday for that.