*RANT*
I'm really upset right now. For the past 4 or 5 years, my grandfather has been in the process of dying and just this morning (like 12:30 AM) he passed away in a hospice in San Francisco. My grandmother had planned on a certain service (forget what the service is called) that would take his body away for preperation to be buried a week or so ago.
Anyhow, that service called us at about 6 in the morning today and asked if we wanted them to take the body away. They didn't tell us when or anything, they just asked if we still wanted them to do that. Naturally, we said yes.
Then, later today, we found out that they charged us 200 extra dollars. Why? Because they say they had to work to get the body out before it was opening hours for them. I'm so angry over that... If they weren't open for service yet, why did they call us so early and ask us if we wanted them to do it?
I'm just so mad that someone could actually even THINK to capitalize off of this situation in such a dirt-low way... wake a mourning family up early to rob them of an extra 200 dollars... Just... gah.... I wanna crack some skulls right now.
How low can you go?
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Slater - Posts: 2671
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Slater wrote:*RANT*
I'm really upset right now. For the past 4 or 5 years, my grandfather has been in the process of dying and just this morning (like 12:30 AM) he passed away in a hospice in San Francisco. My grandmother had planned on a certain service (forget what the service is called) that would take his body away for preperation to be buried a week or so ago.
Anyhow, that service called us at about 6 in the morning today and asked if we wanted them to take the body away. They didn't tell us when or anything, they just asked if we still wanted them to do that. Naturally, we said yes.
Then, later today, we found out that they charged us 200 extra dollars. Why? Because they say they had to work to get the body out before it was opening hours for them. I'm so angry over that... If they weren't open for service yet, why did they call us so early and ask us if we wanted them to do it?
I'm just so mad that someone could actually even THINK to capitalize off of this situation in such a dirt-low way... wake a mourning family up early to rob them of an extra 200 dollars... Just... gah.... I wanna crack some skulls right now.
Gosh, I am so sorry. That seems very unfair. Have you tried calling the manager of the service and complaining? I understand that you might not feel like doing it in your current state, but some time down the road-- you really should talk to someone. You might be able to get the situation corrected.
Also, I'm very sorry to hear about your grandfather. I'll be praying for you.
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Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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I would complain too, but if I were you I'd first make sure that you're prepared to still get a "no can do" and accept it with a Christian attitude (because you know nothing would feel better than giving the guy hades over the phone, but that would just not be a good wittness, XD.) But if you present yourself respectfully, who knows what might happen? Anyways, I'm truly sorry to hear about your grandad. I'll be praying for your family.
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Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
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Yumie - Posts: 1939
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sorry to hear that.. my condolences to you and your family...yeah id complain about the extra charges as well. but you can try to get the situation fixed or just let it go. once again im sorry about your loss
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