This 'Thank you' Hit Home

--by jessi, posted Dec 7, 2008

As I drank my coffee and looked through the paper, I saw a letter to the editor thanking our community for all of its help. I began reading the letter, and realized that it was from a friend of mine who has gone through difficult year of illness. Adrienne wrote this beautiful thank you letter to me, my friends and our little town. As I read it, I cried, because she so eloquently and genuinely expressed my feelings of gratitude. She said that she was overwhelmed by the selfless charity to her family. People she didn't even know, brought her meals, sent her cards, encouraged her with phone calls, offered to pick up groceries and run errands. She said that she was so proud to live in a community that took care of her family and showed true love and compassion, during their difficult times. She realized that her little town, is her family. She also said that she now understands that community service isn't only providing 2 or 3 hours of month in a club, but also knowing and responding to the needs of those around us. Thank you Adrienne, for putting into words what has been in my heart.

Love, Jessi

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Posted by jessi
Dec 7, 2008
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makesomeonesmile wrote: What a great story! Gratitude can be so powerful!

AURELIA wrote: Jessi, what a beautiful note of thanks she wrote. Thank you for sharing it. I said a prayer for Adrienne. ~Aurelia

JuneBug wrote: Sowing seeds of kindness...They grow into love flowers and disperse more seeds! It just doesn't stop! Wonderful job on your part, the community and the one who truely appreciated everything that you all did for her....:}

merv wrote: Jessi Good Start! There's always more. You've got a great support group here, use it! Watch for people staying home sick from work. Chicken soup is always acceptable, and I make a really obnoxious 'snake oil'. Cures anything 'cause people don't even want to think of taking it. (stinks too)

You and your community did a wonderful job. I can tell from the thank you letter. Thanks for caring enough to do that.

HUGS
Merv

sabrina wrote: Jessi, thats too good.Mayb u can take the initiative to make it better.Great going,Cheers

molly273 wrote: This is a great story. I firmly believe that charity starts at home. Some people get accolades for grand gestures, but the quiet things we do for family, friends and neighbors go a long way. That was nice of you to help a friend in need!! :)

wayfarer wrote: Sounds like you live in Heaven, Jessi, or someplace pretty near it1

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