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A Neighbor Everyone Should Have.....

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:54:54 GMT

Our neighbor about 1/2 mile down the road called yesterday morning to see how we were doing and said she was bringing DD and I supper. Ask if 5:00 was good for us.

At 5 on the dot she brought a hugh pan of stuffed shells, a loaf of Italian bread and a cherry cheesecake pie. Everything was wonderful. DS stopped by unexpectedly later last night and I sent him home with enough for a couple of meals.

She works 12 shifts and yesterday was her day off. She is the nicest person and she has a grown married daughter who is just as nice and she is one of the most beautiful young women I have ever seen both physically and inside to boot.

DH used to fix her lawnmowers and roto-tiller etc. He thought the world of her too.

I might have a jerk right next door but I have a dream 1/2 away,

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mary0129 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:19:40 GMT

You have been blessed!

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GiantsLover — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:25:56 GMT

Being lucky to actually have kind caring neighbors is wonderfulm and quite a blessing.

Some are so nice, while others are users and always need some favors but never ever reciprocate.

I always reciprocate quickly whenever they bring something over or do something really unexpected and compassionately kind.

They are like rare gems, and I too am so darn lucky to call them not only my neighbors, but my wonderful friends.

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PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:12:01 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 It's just so refreshing to know that somewhere everywhere there are folks who are just like your blessed neighbor and her daughter. Wonderful neighbors, good people - all just giving thoughts and deeds to others just because.

I also hope you and your dear husband are doing well these days. Your husband has had a rough way to go, you are his best care giver, we just need to stand beside and wish you both well.

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riley1 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:24:20 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 - you are so fortunate to have a caring neighbor. That was a wonderful thing to do.

Years ago, there was a young neighbor with little kids that was going through chemo. She was so sick from the treatment and could not take any odors. As it happened to be around Thanksgiving, I asked her Mom what they were doing. She said no cooking because of the odors. As I had two ovens in my kitchen, I asked if I could make dinner for the family and bring it over at a certain time.

This helped give them Thanksgiving dinner with no odors permeating the house. It was a good feeling. And, I cooked many more dinners through the months for them.

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dex — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:14:35 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 @That was an uplifting and thoughtful surprise.Your neighbor brought more than food for your body but also for your soul.

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catter70 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:16:50 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I've been thinking of you and so glad you have a wonderful neighbor. I'm also blessed to have wonderful neighbors that help me with different things as I have health issues. Anyhow, I'm so glad that you have good friends after your sudden loss, but it sounds to me that you and your late DH were good friends, too.Take care of yourself.

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pigletsmom — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:19:27 GMT

That's really lovely. My parents were always the people that made food if someone was sick and my dad always helped out with snow shoveling and stuff. Now that they are the old people in the nieghborhood it's like crickets. Even when they've offered to pay someone to cut the lawn they couldn't count on them.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:09:20 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD I'm sorry to report DH passed away May 25th.

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mamaslittlepotato — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:30:02 GMT

I’m very sorry about your husband. 🙏🏻💕

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kare29 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:31:18 GMT

Some people are just so thoughtful and lovely. I was thinking of you yesterday and am glad to see your post.

Sincerely,

Karen

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SunValley — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 21:18:41 GMT

Both my neighbors are wonderful but sadly, one is moving this month. I met the young man and his fiancee who bought the house. "Hi! We love to have parties and play the guitar. Hope you like music!" I can hardly contain my joy...not.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:51:24 GMT

It's been a very long 3 weeks. People have been wonderful, my DH was loved by many. As a very independent person I have learned, after 68 years, to ask for help if needed. I got myself out of the house with my walker, down 4 steps and to the car without falling.Just went to the post office but by darn I did it. DH and I had a system getting me to the car when we went somewhere At least I can do it myself until I get my new knee. DD make one rule, I have to let her know I'm going out and if she doesn't hear from me in a certain time limit she calls someone to come and make sure I'm not splayed in the driveway. Kids!!!!!

I also learned that most entities that need to be contacted regarding his passing make it as difficult and stressful as possible.

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RetRN — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:04:40 GMT

It seems that kind and caring people aren't as abundant as they were in years past. I am so happy that you have a wonderful neighbor who was thinking about you and treated you with an act of kindness to show her concern. A blesssing indeed, I'm sure your DH was a wonderful man. When will you be getting your new knee?

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Abrowneyegirl — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:10:41 GMT

Kind neighbors like your yours are a blessing.

In dark days it is helpful to count those blessings and keep them close to your heart.

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Dawnie — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:10:56 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2

You have been on my mind and in my prayers. Happy to see you posted.

Your neighbor is a gem! It’s karma! DH fixing her stuff, her fixing you and DD stuff!

Take care and thanks for letting us know how you’re doing.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:13:51 GMT

@RetRN I see the Dr. next week. I have a weeding at the beginning of Aug. (long story) that I cannot avoid. I hope right after that. I am really dreading the surgery though.

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RetRN — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:17:56 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2, thank you for your reply. Please let us know when you have the surgery so that we can send healing wishes your way.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:24:42 GMT

@RetRN I will let you know when I am having it done. As you can imagine I am not thrilled about seeing another hospital anytime soon.

Just as a note, DH's official cause of death was multiple organ failure listed first and secondary causes aspiration pneumonia and sepsis from bowel obstruction. It's still hard to believe how fast it happened.

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RetRN — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:27:06 GMT

Not that this is any consolation, but at least he didn't have to linger and suffer for an extended period of time.