Helping Without Strings

--by 1happytuttle, posted Apr 20, 2008

Good morning, or afternoon. I would love to share some of the great things that are happening to me. This might seem a little self-centered but it is reallly about how people have helped me.

I was worried about how I could fix a Thanksgiving dinner for my family (last year), because I was out of work and finances were very tight. All the money I had was already been earmarked for rent and other necessities. The shelter where I volunteer gave me a turkey because they had so many given to them by generous people. They gave me all the stuff I needed to make a dinner for my family. I feel truly blessed to have such nice people in my life, being true friends when I had no one in my life except my immediate family. I am living in a new community and these people have really openned their hearts and have taken me in.

So everyone, wherever you may be, know that there are so many blessings out there. Be a blessing to others and show you care. It doesn't have to be money or anything like that. Just be there as a friend to someone who needs someone with no strings.

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Posted by 1happytuttle
Apr 20, 2008
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Douglas wrote: Hey i live in Portland. I would love to help you at the shelter if you need help you can email me at andrew.christensen@hotmail.com

You are doing great things thank you for them.
God Bless,

brighteyes wrote: Tuttle.had a sad morning because I had to put my cat in the hospital...loved reading your story about Giving Thanks....uplifted me!

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That's great that you had some friends to help you and even nicer that you recognize them for that. You are right, sometimes just being a good friend is the kindest thing we can do for someone!

JuneBug wrote: Your story shows no self-centerness at all,Tuttle.Your gifts from friends came from you caring for others. You have a big heart, my friend!

AURELIA wrote: Isn't it wonderful to know people are still around the help us get through the tough times. With the price of electricity, gas, heat and insurance...how are we surviving????I wonder what's going to happen to most of us. Glad you've been blessed with a good support system. God Bless ~Aurelia

lmil1954 wrote: Ah yes, once again- what goes around comes around. You helped out at the shelter and they helped you out!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, honey.

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