[jriemer]

This is a terrific gesture, and, unfortunately, for "honor," we have to take it, but they really need every cent there.

Such donations are not without precendence.
American diplomats have been given 14 cows by Kenyan Masai tribespeople in a gesture of sympathy following the 11 September attacks - BBC - 06/03/02

It is truly another example of the "widow's mite".

[moog]

It is truly another example of the "widow's mite".

Yes it is and a good reminder to us all.

[LS]

Well, the message of the "widow's mite" was that "Give and you shall receive," and you cannot be blessed unless you are a blessing to others. That is another reason we must take this money---you can't cut off someone else's blessing, but must allow them to give.

I see this all the time: "Here, let me buy that lunch," "Oh, no, I can't let you do that." Fine. You just lost a blessing.