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Yesterday morning I was cruising the Craigslist ads. And I spied an ad in the items wanted section. It was written by a lady who had moved here from Texas and only brought what they could fit in a U-haul trailer and their mini van.
She asked for the usual items...My husband and I loaded up the back of my truck with a TV, dvd player, vcr , a chair and ottoman. Along with some extra pots and pans and some linens. And toys for their two sons. And she had to leave her machine behind, so I gave her my spare. She told me she was working on a quilt for her son when they had to move. Now she can finish it, I sent along the needles that go with it, a bunch of thread and the feet that fit it (including the walking foot and 1/4 seam foot). They kept trying to pay us for the stuff, I just simply told them..... "When we were younger, someone helped us out and we were just paying it forward." And my husband told them, "we have more than enough to spare." And as we were leaving the smiles on their faces were thanks enough. |
How very generous of you :lol: And how wonderful for the family .
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you are a kind soul.
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What a wonderful thing to do. You will be blessed.
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Aw, that was really nice!
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I think you are TOTALLY awesome! What an incredibly kind thing to do, and you can believe that it's earned you some "good karma" points, even tho you didn't do it for that reason!! :)
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Originally Posted by Charlee
I think you are TOTALLY awesome! What an incredibly kind thing to do, and you can believe that it's earned you some "good karma" points, even tho you didn't do it for that reason!! :)
I know we all have been in their place one time or another, it's a hard thing to start over with just the stuff you can carry. |
That was so sweet of you and your hubby!
Thank you thank you! |
You are so awesome to do this for this family. :thumbup: You will be rewarded in return. Isn't it a great feeling to help them start over fresh? They will never forget you! :wink:
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Your story made my day, it is so nice to hear about good things going on. You and your husband are good people, and we all need to take a few lessons from you. Thank-You for doing this.
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That's beautiful!! This is exactly what the world needs more of!! :thumbup:
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how awesome to have angels like you and your hubby in this world,thank you
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This is typical behaviour of the left handed :P :P :P
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What a generous gesture you did!
It'd be a much better world if more people were as nice as you. |
What goes around comes around and God will provide a way. You have and will continue to be blessed. Thank you for doing this for them and their children. Out of the goodness of your hearts. Awesome!
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A nice story to wake up to:)
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How wonderful. You and your husband have really earned our admiration!
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That is so awesome! You really made a difference in their lives.
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Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
Yesterday morning I was cruising the Craigslist ads. And I spied an ad in the items wanted section. It was written by a lady who had moved here from Texas and only brought what they could fit in a U-haul trailer and their mini van.
She asked for the usual items...My husband and I loaded up the back of my truck with a TV, dvd player, vcr , a chair and ottoman. Along with some extra pots and pans and some linens. And toys for their two sons. And she had to leave her machine behind, so I gave her my spare. She told me she was working on a quilt for her son when they had to move. Now she can finish it, I sent along the needles that go with it, a bunch of thread and the feet that fit it (including the walking foot and 1/4 seam foot). They kept trying to pay us for the stuff, I just simply told them..... "When we were younger, someone helped us out and we were just paying it forward." And my husband told them, "we have more than enough to spare." And as we were leaving the smiles on their faces were thanks enough. |
Don't you feel good when you help somebody.
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I think you are storing up treasures above by giving away treasures on earth!! Blessings to you!! Janice
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This brought a tear to my eye. Such warmth and generosity is so rare, but so wonderful. You and Hubby have earned a place forever in my heart.
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I knew I liked you for some reason! :thumbup: ;)
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So glad you shared that with us! Nice to hear good things! :)
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See.....you and people like you make places like this just a wonderful place to be.
You brought tears to my eyes with your generosity! Hugs Caroline |
That is so kind and generous! The world needs more people like you.
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You did a good thing!
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What a wonderful, generous thing for you to do!!!
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Isn't it wonderful to have the opportunity to share with others? Especially since you know what it's like to have been in their shoes. Of course I've found that those who are most generous have very often been ones who at some time in their life have been on the receiving end of things.
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Originally Posted by mom-6
Isn't it wonderful to have the opportunity to share with others? Especially since you know what it's like to have been in their shoes. Of course I've found that those who are most generous have very often been ones who at some time in their life have been on the receiving end of things.
Our landlord heard about this and came over with a trunk full of things he had bought at the store. He didn't get upset when our 45 lb. pitbull puppy left dirty paw prints on his expensive suit pants. |
You and your hubby are the salt of the earth! Thank you for helping.
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What a wonderful thing to do. There are roses on your souls.
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What a wonderful thing to do. It is so refreshing when faith in humanity is restored. I know there are good people in the world, but when you read the paper or watch the news, they are no where to be found. Many blessings to your family.
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this will definatly give you good karma i trie to do my good deeds but don't always get them done'
i have made serval baby quilts for the casdv shelter and plan to make more i alsoi found all my old working cell phones for them they can be used for 911 phones after the divorce is final and the house hold stuff that he dosent want will also go the the shelter those wemone have to leave everthing behind if you have a shelter neer you they could use a lot of stuff our shelter tries to wrap everone in love buy sending them to tere new house with a quilt to wrap arround them god bless you for your good work i can see god smilibng down on you |
What a sweet and kind gesture you and your husband did. It has to be hard to leave things behind when you really don't want to. I can only imagine how you made that lady feel. Kudos to you!
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God bless you!!
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How kind! Those smiles must have been a tremendous blessing for you.
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One lovely good deed that I'll always remember was
about 45 or 46 years ago. I was a single mother with 4 and 5 year old daughters, and for some reason I had to take them to Texas from California to see their grand parents. In Southern CA my old car broke down at dusk, and the only one who would stop was an old black man. I didn't know him and refused his offer of a lift. So this kind gentleman went home and brought back his wife. An experienced mother, she herded me home with my kids, fed us and her husband fixed my car and drove it back to their home. She even gave me a big covered dish of stew (it was delicious) and sent us on our way. Some how I lost their address, but since they refused payment, I've always done what they asked. They said that when I got to where I could help others, to do the same to other black folks, and tell them to help other white folks. I've done that several times over the years, and still bless the memory of that old couple. I've always felt bad that I never could send them at least a card for their kindness. |
How very generous of you. I bet they will always remember you helping them out.
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That was a wonderful thing to do. They will always remember you and your DH.
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