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A random act of kindness

13 years ago

I forgot to mention this on the post about losing the baby donkey, but yesterday when I was at the vet clinic, a lady who owns a big stable with hunter, jumper, and dressage horses, was also there, and she had some of her horses with her, of course, and they were all gorgeous. She told me she had an extra stall with fans and around the clock surveilance and she offered it to me for the jenny and baby, had the baby lived, free for as long as I needed it. I was so touched by her kindness. My friend and I were so tired and dirty and discheveled...not to mention emotionally drained...and we were so touched by her kind offer. It renews my faith in humanity.

Another man said he had an a/c'ed tack room, and if I needed it for the baby, I could bring her there. Neither of these people knew me or my friend, but both offered to help.

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vala55
13 years ago
There are a lot of kind people in the world. You usually only hear about the rude ones. I met many kind people when I broke my arm, someone always opening doors, getting things off the top shelf, etc. One man even ran to open a door for me and told to wait while he opened the inner door. An employee at Freddies paid for a sundae, said his mother did that for him when he broke his arm and he was passing it on.
janie_ga
13 years ago
Oh, so nice when strangers can band together to right the wrong done to animals. Maybe they can help out if the soon-to-be momma has her baby and it is still hot.
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Thanks for the offer Miss Brenda Brandy. Me getting in trouble? See the concern in my eyes? Didn't think so. LOL! :-) The thread can drop or do whatever. I do not know this person in need at all but was moved by his problem and thought someone here may feel the same. If he gets help from here that's great! If not, he's got the Orchid people to help as much as they are able. ***IF*** anyone has questions, PLEASE send them to the Orchid Forum or the Howard's Lights link 'cause I dunno any more than any one else about this. Just trying to spread the word a bit. :-) C3D
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Kate, you are so right that we all probably have a neighbor that could use a little friendship and I'm so happy that you've been inspired to visit yours. Here I have a cranky old lady next door that thinks I'm completely off my rocker to do any yard work. She says it's a "man's job" and I'm making a big mistake by doing it. LOL! We like her anyway but she has no interest in making her yard look better. There is a lady up the street that has beautiful orchids hanging in her trees and I've tried to be friendly with her but she's not very chatty. So many people just are wary and suspicious when you try to be nice to them. I am looking forward to visiting my dh's new acquaintance. ~Betsy
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The nice thing about your dollar store scenario is 100% of your money goes directly to someone in need! I try to help too. Today I am going a bit out of my way to do the afternoon high school carpool so the afternoon driver doesn't have to do it. I have to be out this afternoon anyway (to pick up overnight clothes for my daughters friend) because I am helping another kids Mom by keeping her daughter overnight. The Mom is flying to NY to check her sister with stage 4 cancer out of the hospital and get her on a plane to fly home (Carribean). Hopefully the karma gods will hold off on the expected bad weather till I'm home!
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In years past, member mcronin sent me butterfly pavers and member Stuart_S sent moth cocoons.
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mariend
13 years ago
We use to live where people had horse and they has events at their ranch. They are the greatest people always considerate of the other neighbors. It makes us all feel good when someone steps forward to help others out.
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
13 years ago
What a nice thing to do. It does renew your faith in humanity. I have found that a lot of horse people are nice and generous to a fault. Horses will do that to you. Donkeys, too. :)
minnie_tx
13 years ago
Love is reflected in Love Marilyn
jannie
13 years ago
How nice to know there are Good People around.
des_arc_ya_ya
13 years ago
Marilyn, my first thought was that the person didn't look at how you looked on the OUTSIDE - they saw through to your HEART! ((Marilyn))

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