[pennywise]

I think you need to think about your priorities. First, your job pays the bills and that is a priority to take care of the family. Missing a days pay is your decision, thus your responsibility. The reason could have been handled in a different way. Your matriarchial position is just an excuse. The only valid reason to miss work is an emergency - death, severe illness. So your lost pay, in my book does not warrant charity. Cell phones over the elec and gas bill? Again, where are your priorities? These are decisions. Maslow's hierarchy of needs states: air, water, shelter, warmth are priorites and NEEDS. I suggest you look at your income and outgo and stop looking for ways to scam charities to pay for things you WANT. Sorry, but this is the way I see it. You are being irresponsible.