Comments on: One Monticello Life: Mr. Carpenter

By: hunnybump51

hunnybump51 — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:28:13 +0000

who ever wrote the note about mr carpenter having money, do you know this for a fact, your going by hear say which is not right. do not judge others on what they say, unless you have seen his money, you have NO RIGHT judging him like that! i have read this article and i am so grateful there are good people out there who has a heart. mebbe his daughter will not help them and shud be the one to help has well, she has no respect for her dad. those who have hurt him in the past has no compassion has a human being so think about what your saying before you judge and git ur facts straight before you accuse!

Doris M. Jackson
Blytheville, Arkansas

By: Gina Lawrence

Gina Lawrence — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:54:33 +0000

I just so happened to stumble upon this site while I was browsing for something and I am glad that I did. I havent heard anything about it at all but I will be bookmarking the site that way I can visit it more regularly. I love what you all have written about Mr. Carpenter. He is such a wonderful man. I know that I have picked him up several times either when I was by myself or with my mother. Also, before my husband and I got married, he didnt know anything about Mr. Carpenter becuase he is not from Monticello, but now he knows who he is and doesnt mind giving him a ride either. Mr. Carpenter should be an example to us about not taking things for granted. I know that I used to get so down and depressed when my car wasnt running and had to be in the shop a day or 2. I hated having to catch a ride with someone. This man has no vehicle and doesnt even think twice about walking out into town to take care of his business. We should think about the everyday things in life that we take for granted. Great Story!

By: BDA

BDA — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:35:59 +0000

Be careful with your money. Don’t be dupped. While Mr Carpenter is indeed a nice man with fine manners, he and his wife have an income that is larger than you would expect. He and his wife both receive larger then expected Social Security checks. He has asked our church for financial help a few times. We no longer help them because we discovered that their monthly income was more than many of our working families. His daughter, who lives with them, has a good job at Maxwell Hardwood -a fairly nice paying job for the Monticello area. Three very decent check are coming into their home.

Just be careful with your money. And if you wish to help those who are really in need please consider contributing to the local Salvation Army or Fruit of the Vine Ministries (of which I have no connection). Both organizations screen the needy clients and help many people. They spread the care around so more people get help.

Grace & Peace.
BDA

By: angela

angela — Sat, 19 May 2007 01:55:36 +0000

Mr. Carpenter is truly a blessing, it is unfortunate that people would do such mean things to him. Mr. Carpenter could be the kind of person who sits around and feels sorry for himself, but he is not. I also have given Mr. Carpenter a ride, and I hope when my 4 boys are driving they will also help Mr. Carpenter. I often wonder if people such as Mr. Carpenter are sent here to test us, to see if we will offer a caring hand to our fellow friend. The Lord has sent Mr. Carpenter here and we must respect and love him because that is what Jesus would do…. also my son Blake has big plans to give Mr. Carpenter a ride, when he begins driving and I am so proud my child is so caring…..{it does a mothers heart good}…

By: Tess

Tess — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:14:37 +0000

Great article on an even greater man who my daughters and I think a lot of! The last day of school before Christmas of 2005, it was cold and raining out as the girls and I headed towards the north end of town. I had just picked up my older two girls from school and we were all excitted about being officially out for the Christmas break. It was nasty outside, so cold and rainy. As we sat in traffic, I said to my oldest who was sitting in the front seat beside me….”get in the next seat, I want to give Pop Carpenter a ride and get him out of the cold”. So we did just that… he wanted to go to none other than Wal Mart! We have given him a ride on a couple of other occasions and each time I enjoy doing so. There is nothing like the feeling inside when you do something nice for someone and this someone wants nor expects anything in return. I hope Pop Carpenter is walking the streets of Monticello for many more years to come. Keep up the great articles.

By: Kasey Earl

Kasey Earl — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:42:28 +0000

Wow! An amazing life! I usually get Mr. Carpenter to share a moment from his life with me when I give him a ride, but he has never mentioned that before. Thank you for this article. For those of you who have never taken the opportunity to give Mr. Carpenter a lift, do it. He’ll surely lift you.

By: Michael Binns, Sr.

Michael Binns, Sr. — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:03:29 +0000

This is a heart warming story about Mr.Carpenter. For a long time I have heard of him and have seen him. I really didn’t know anything about him. Now I will feel more comfortable about offering him a ride and buying him a meal.

The Bible teaches us to becareful how we entertain strangers unware!

I also remember that we must do unto others as we would have them do unto you. During Christmas 2007 I want forget Mr. Carpenter.

Thanks Jeff for this wonderfull site. I dont enter chat rooms simply because I dont feel safe or comfortable. With this site I can express my feeling and feel safe at the same time and perhaps I can lend a helping hand to one such as Mr, Carpenter!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Cindy Bolen

Cindy Bolen — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 03:37:37 +0000

Great story! Very heart-warming. Mr. Carpenter sure is a angel sent from above!

By: Lin Harvey

Lin Harvey — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:28:19 +0000

I think that Mr. Carpenter is such a sweet man. I remember one time my sister and I were getting gas and he was just out walking and i wanted to do something for him so bad. I never have money so Laci gave me like 3 dollars or so to give him. I got back in the car and called my mom cryin so hard b/c of the joy i had from just givin a few dollars to a man who would never ask for anything. I will never forget that night. I wish i could do more. thanks for the wedsite!

By: BoB

BoB — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:28:18 +0000

he is a very nice man and every time i see him and we are going the same way i pick him up never ask me for a dime.