Kindness Adventures On Our Block

--by Mish, posted Apr 15, 2013

I spend a lot of time at home, so there are many opportunities to interact with our great neighbors.

Today, I got a phone call from an older neighbor who lost her balance while bending over her little dog's water bowl and had fallen down. I immediately ran over to her house with a cold gel-pack in hand! Then, I stayed a while, took some cute pictures of her pup with my cell phone, saw that she was okay, and returned home.

She just called again to tell me not to worry, she is okay.

Upon returning home from her house, just as I was closing my door, I saw another neighbor (who is also a senior) climbing up a small ladder to hang something in her tree. The ladder looked precariously perched, so I ran over to check on her. She thanked me, but refused my help. I told her I would stay next to her, just in case. :)

Both these women live alone and are very independent. They are a huge inspiration!

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Posted by Mish
Apr 15, 2013
Comments (14)

Readers Comments

princessliz wrote: A diligent and honest neighbour you are.
Any community would be blessed to have you around! :)
Thanks for sharing your kind deeds.

denisemj wrote: So Glad you take the time to Help out your Neighbors. I know they are Very appreciative of your Kindness. Thanks for caring and sharing:)

FairyBubbles wrote: I would love to be one of your neighbours - they are really blessed because you are there.

Mish wrote: Think how much fun we could have if we were all neighbors my sweet & lovely Twinkle!!!!! We could have "Smile Card/Kindness brainstorming parties!!! :)

Busygirl wrote: You have a very BIG Heart and inspire so many. Your kindness is a ray of sunshine that shines BRIGHT!!!!! Keep up the Good work and wonderful posts.

jsmc10 wrote: you have such lovely neighbours! I hope to stay that independant for as long as I can aswell, thank you for being there to help in case though, i'm sure they are very pleased to have you as a neighbour :)

kidzfirst wrote: I love hearing about your neighborhood acts of kindness. You amaze me with how well you look after all of your neighbors. :)

Mish wrote: I have lived on my block for 35 years..... long time.....know many of my neighbors that long....knew them from when they were little kids through now knowing their kids!!!!! Sort of feel like some of them are family ... we have shared the ups & the downs of one another's lives. :)

AURELIA wrote: Thank you for looking out for everyone. Your Kindness matters and the proof is what you experience in your neighborhood. Because you have taken the time to help them when needed, your kindness has earned a trust and bond with them and they are now an 'extended family' ... May you continue to be there for each other. :0) SMILE ~Aurelia

bluxess wrote: When you give them your company and both of your hands, why must they feel lonely :-) They won't ;-) Awesome my friend ...

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