I understand the cell phone part, we announce to put them on silent or off. it is disturbing and only once ina blue moon did someone forget to turn it off. they usually quickly shut it off or leave the room to answer. that is respect. As far as you reaching out to someone in desperate need, I commend you. I got that when I was hurting at a meeting or two..I was given a list of numbers also, Ithink people were doing what they thought would help the man, am sure they didn't try to disrespect you in any way. Just my take as I have been on the receiving end of the same, and it worked out fine with no hard feelings by anyone.
