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Kind, Generous Gift

Mersha — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 22:53:08 GMT

Difficult things going on in the world now take a real toll on everyone. It can be difficult to read/watch the news.

I just read the following post on FB that someone shared and it was such a kind and thougtful gesture:

"I just went to buy a Samsung washer and dryer from a guy, and he was asking $500. I told him I just had a kid and if he could take $400, I’d be really grateful. I got home, hooked everything up, and everything worked great. I opened up the dryer to check the lint filter and I was shocked my $400 was sitting in there. I got a message from him saying, 'Check the dryer. A gift for the new baby.' Man, words can't describe how grateful I am right now. I feel so blessed; I felt I had to share. Big shout out to David! Thank you so much!"

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ECBG — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 22:55:29 GMT

SO many angels are among us!

One day, hopefully, you can be an angel for someone.

You were blessed!

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SharkE — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 22:58:16 GMT

there are a few good ones left you wouldn't know it by watching TV.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 22:58:39 GMT

"David" is a wonderful person.

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Mersha — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 23:01:15 GMT

@ECBG I hope the poster pays it forward.

...and it keeps going and going.

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gizmogal — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 23:21:54 GMT

It is a nice story. Various versions are all over the Internet for 2-3 years. Some versions say the appliances cost $500, sometimes the story goes a little different because the appliances aren't by Samsung, or it was twins that were just born, but always the seller tucks the money somewhere the buyer can find it and wishes them well.

I'm sure this could really happen, or might have kind of happened in some way, but it is mostly a feel-good story no one seems to say happened to them or anyone they know. It's always sent around just like the OP, repeated from FB or IG or a Tweet, etc.

I like the whole idea of that much goodness in the world. But this is so much repeated, in so many platforms, in various versions, I don't think it is factual. But definitely feel-good.

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Cakers3 — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 23:30:45 GMT

*sigh*

Who cares if it has been around for years or the story changes.

The themes about generosity, kindness, thinking of others matters.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:16:05 GMT

@Mersha Re-read the post. The OP read it on FB, it didn't happen to her.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:20:31 GMT

@Mersha Very nice post, picked apart here...par for the course.

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Mersha — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:24:09 GMT

I have no idea if has been around before or not but just came through on FB.

I thought it was such a nice post in the midst of all the garbage out there so thought I would share.

If it is anything other than a nice story, I apologize for posting.

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AuntG — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:34:19 GMT

This is making the rounds on Facebook too.

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SharkE — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:54:02 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
*sigh*

Who cares if it has been around for years or the story changes.

The themes about generosity, kindness, thinking of others matters.

Somebody always has to P in the punch bowl.

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GenXmuse — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:24:02 GMT

Reminds me of that Debbie Downer SNL skit, "whah-whah". Never miss an opportunity to spoil a good vibe.

I hadn't heard this before and it's inspirational. Just because it's been around awhile doesn't mean it never happened.

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pugvette74 — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 03:36:33 GMT

@Mersha wrote:
I have no idea if has been around before or not but just came through on FB.

I thought it was such a nice post in the midst of all the garbage out there so thought I would share.

If it is anything other than a nice story, I apologize for posting.

Please do not apologize for this uplifting post. It's a wonderful story. Thank you for posting it. There are some stories out there that we don't know about. It's a reminder that there is hope. We need that.

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LuvSoCal — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 03:51:42 GMT

Wish there were more people in this world like that.

What a nice thing to do!

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 09:46:03 GMT

@Mersha I appreciate your post. There is no need for an apology. We are facing so many challenges and sighting an example of kindness is thoughtful and refreshing. Thank you for your share.

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Johnnyeager — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:22:49 GMT

Just because it's "been around for years" doesn't lessen its value.

Posters never cease to amaze here.

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Spurt — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:11:35 GMT

With all the bad stuff going on in this world today, its just nice to read an inspirational story about kindness ...who cares if its old its just nice to read an uplifting message...

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:27:17 GMT

What a wonderful gift and surprise! There are still good people in this world.

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VanSleepy — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 15:22:23 GMT

I don't understand all the criticism @gizmogal is getting for simply pointing out that this is likely an urban legend. She said it was a nice, feel-good story and certainly did not chastise the OP for repeating it.