Right thing for the Right Reason

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Long time ago, I hit a bad spell. Nothin' was going to plan. Had a rough patch.

Fella helped me out of it. Did everything he could to help me figure it out. Really made a big difference in my life. I asked him what I could do to repay him for his kindness...He answered with one word ~ "Nothin'..."

Then he said all he'd done was the Right Thing, for the Right Reason. Smiled and predicted I'd do the same some day. ;)

Local single Mom has had a major mold problem with her home. Pretty bad. My wife and I befriended her about three years ago. Church going gal, works hard at her job, no family in the area...few friends. Lives for her two kids. Long story short, her Insurance company denied her claim. Pretty devastating for her, as everything she has is tied up in that house. She was at the end of her rope with nowhere else to turn. So she turned to me...

I use to own a disaster style service company. Still had much of the equipment...turbo dryers, hi-cap commercial dehumidfiers, atom mist sprayers, broad spectrum chemicals....The house needed to be partially gutted, all the soft goods dry cleaned or laundered, rip-out of carpets, drywall, insulation... And throughout the process she and the kids needed a place to stay.

Few of my buds here know that I had a long vacation this Summer. Racked up three weeks and had some really big plans. Wife saved up two weeks of her vacation to spend together with me. Long story short...we looked at each other and knew what was more important. So we moved the family in with us. Did the mitigation work and demo... I'm about to start rebuilding her home for her. Fixing the cause of her problems and making the house safe for her and the kids...plus a couple of other things I think need doin'.... Looks like she and the kids will be campin' out with us for a few more weeks...

On the down side, my dog Buck has adopted the Two year old ~ Border Collie style. Lil' bugger has him herding him all day long. Buck sleeps at the foot of his bed and is never out of sight of the boy.....Dog's basically thrown me under the bus for his new kid... :D

Anyrate....may have taken half a lifetime, and the guy that helped me is long gone. But wherever he is, I hope I made him proud....

And the day comes if she asks if there is anyway she can repay me...

Well by now, you already know what I'm going to say.... :)

giz
 
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That's how life goes.

You're ok by me. ;)
Not that it matters in the long run what I, or anyone else think, so long as you did the right thing.
 
Giz, as I mentioned some where else, you would do to ride the river with!
 
It's refreshing for me to see this story because right now, I have a great uncle dying and the buzzards are circling. You know, the family members that you never see, but show up near deathbeds with their hands out.

I don't know what to do about them, but this story gives me hope. Maybe they'll get it someday. God bless you and your wife. I bet that mother never forgets you.
 
In earlier times, many of us 'old geezers' simply would not be here.
Disease, hunting losses, pony raids, tribal border disputes, etc- all the normal attrition- would have thinned us out. As societies grew into city states and then nations, there was more attrition through warfare.
As our society has 'evolved', there is less of this attrition, but more of another kind through the confusion of "roles and goals" that leads to the modern family breakdown. This creates the modern version of widows and orphans- the single mom.

Judeo-Christian ethic has always told us to care for them.
I see God's man.

I will add that perhaps a grant of some kind might be available to help. Maybe even something through Homes for Humanity, or whatever that organization is called.

Perhaps we could help out with a few bucks for groceries??

Good on you, Giz.
 
As a father, I just want to say thank you for what you and your wife are doing for that family, and God bless you. -Ed.
 
Giz,
Some think that there's a huge book having entries made in it daily as to "who and why". For things like you and yours have just done, you'll likely get the "get your a** in here!" when it counts!
(Anyone pay close attention to our fearless leaders comments?)
There was a scene in the movie "The Enemy Below" where a seaman was grousing as to just how exactly the Captain knew just when to turn the ship to avoid an enemy torpedo. The other sailor in the scene said "That's why he's the Captain, and YOU ain't"!
Well said Lee...
 
When hurricane Andrew was headed to Miami, I had to make a run north from Hobe Sound, Florida to Melbourne. On the way back home (to get ready for the storm), my car died at a rest stop. Wouldn't start, wouldn't jump....nothing! I got on a pay phone to call AAA and the man at the booth next to me heard me get upset at the fact that AAA wouldn't be able to help me. He offered to give me a ride to my house which was 10 miles in the opposite direction he was going. He was in a huge RV going north to flee the storm. He drove me home and after I offered him $100 for his service, he said to me: "Next time you see someone in need, stop and give them a hand."

Been doing that ever since.
 
Giz, I read this post on the other forum as well. I can see why Wendy likes you so much...other than just your knowledge of firearms, especially black powder.

You do have a heart in the right place.
 
So...when do we get to hear "bus driver, move that bus!!!"

I'm not a big fan of that TV show, but what you are doing is a great thing and I wish I were closer so I could buy you a drink.

Bill
 
These things you and yours are doing fill's my heart with pride of the sacrifice Americans will show for others less fortunate and in real need.
That little boy will never forget the friendship/bond he had with your dog.
Not to mention his moms appreciation.
I thank you both.
 
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