PearlWatson
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What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you?
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Great idea for a thread. I have no idea where to start.
Ok for starters. When I was undergoing cancer treatments we went pretty deep in debt to pay for it (total close to half mill in treatment costs). We went to Loma Linda University Medical Center for proton therapy as the only real hope to treat the cancer against my spinal cord. It took over 2 months of treatments to finish. We had no idea how we would pay to live there for that time. The people in my neighborhood and ward got together and put up the money to rent a house and help us out with basic living expenses (gas, food, etc.).
A friend of mine held a charity event to raise some money to help pay for my medical expenses. A couple I had known since I was a child was there and he handed me an envelope. I know they were on a fixed income and didn't have a ton of money to throw around. I opened the envelope at the end of the day and the check inside was for $1000. I tried to give it back and he refused, saying he would write it bigger if I didn't take that one.
There were 3 neighborhood girls in their teens (14, 15 or so) who had babysat for us in the past. When I got sick, they came over every other week on a Saturday and cleaned our house from top to bottom, since my wife was completely overwhelmed with 3 kids under the age of 6 and me to take care of. They never said much while they were there and never left until it was completely done. We thought they had been put up to it. We were humbled to find out they had come up with the idea on their own and carried it out like clockwork missing events with their families, school, and church so they could come help my wife with the household.
I could go on.
I try as hard as I can to give back too, and to make sure my kids understand how important that is. Every year we adopt a family for Christmas, even while I was laid off for a year. My kids voted to give up their christmas so we could keep doing that for other families.
Ok for starters. When I was undergoing cancer treatments we went pretty deep in debt to pay for it (total close to half mill in treatment costs). We went to Loma Linda University Medical Center for proton therapy as the only real hope to treat the cancer against my spinal cord. It took over 2 months of treatments to finish. We had no idea how we would pay to live there for that time. The people in my neighborhood and ward got together and put up the money to rent a house and help us out with basic living expenses (gas, food, etc.).
A friend of mine held a charity event to raise some money to help pay for my medical expenses. A couple I had known since I was a child was there and he handed me an envelope. I know they were on a fixed income and didn't have a ton of money to throw around. I opened the envelope at the end of the day and the check inside was for $1000. I tried to give it back and he refused, saying he would write it bigger if I didn't take that one.
There were 3 neighborhood girls in their teens (14, 15 or so) who had babysat for us in the past. When I got sick, they came over every other week on a Saturday and cleaned our house from top to bottom, since my wife was completely overwhelmed with 3 kids under the age of 6 and me to take care of. They never said much while they were there and never left until it was completely done. We thought they had been put up to it. We were humbled to find out they had come up with the idea on their own and carried it out like clockwork missing events with their families, school, and church so they could come help my wife with the household.
I could go on.
I try as hard as I can to give back too, and to make sure my kids understand how important that is. Every year we adopt a family for Christmas, even while I was laid off for a year. My kids voted to give up their christmas so we could keep doing that for other families.
Thank you are two of the noblest and most rewarding words you can say.
When you say thank you to someone for even the smallest thing you will generally see their eyes light up, and it gives them motivation to do it again.
I have learned to accept things from others even if I don't need them because of the joy it gives those people to give, especially with a thank you at the end.
When I have gratitude I notice the positive things in life, and I realize I cannot do this alone.
I have no big, or specific stories, but every time I tip a little more than expected I see that as showing gratitude.
When I open the door for my wife, or buy her flowers, or help with household tasks that she usually does, I am showing gratitude to and for her without words.
Gratitude is an essential trait of every great person in my life.
As to the nicest thing anybody has ever done for me, I don't have one, but many.
My father never said a cross word to me in my life. I only have many memories of him and the kind words and touches that came from his lips and hands. That is probably the nicest thing(s) anyone has ever done for me, and he is the person I am most grateful for in life.
When you say thank you to someone for even the smallest thing you will generally see their eyes light up, and it gives them motivation to do it again.
I have learned to accept things from others even if I don't need them because of the joy it gives those people to give, especially with a thank you at the end.
When I have gratitude I notice the positive things in life, and I realize I cannot do this alone.
I have no big, or specific stories, but every time I tip a little more than expected I see that as showing gratitude.
When I open the door for my wife, or buy her flowers, or help with household tasks that she usually does, I am showing gratitude to and for her without words.
Gratitude is an essential trait of every great person in my life.
As to the nicest thing anybody has ever done for me, I don't have one, but many.
My father never said a cross word to me in my life. I only have many memories of him and the kind words and touches that came from his lips and hands. That is probably the nicest thing(s) anyone has ever done for me, and he is the person I am most grateful for in life.
^^I would've bet 10 million dollars you act tough to hide the fact that you are very insecure and need constant validation one way or another.
You also think babe and milsapa are the same person, and that they are both Hopper.
I wish you well, and hope you win your election, but I might be secretly glad I don't live in Taylorsville.
I've been helped numerous times in various types of car and financial trouble.
Recently, my boss bought me a sandwich because they were tired of seeing me eat oatmeal every day.
The office where I were has frequent parties, and the people who clean up are never appreciated enough.
Recently, my boss bought me a sandwich because they were tired of seeing me eat oatmeal every day.
The office where I were has frequent parties, and the people who clean up are never appreciated enough.
PearlWatson
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I've always had the impression Spazz was a gentleman with a good sense of humor.
Oatmeal? I bet you have a well regulated digestive system.
Oatmeal? I bet you have a well regulated digestive system.
Through the years, I've had a lot of people do nice things, but one thing that happened recently really stuck with me. My wife had a serious medical issue earlier this year and I spent a lot of time by her side in the hospital. One of the posters on this board offered to bring me dinner/ice cream/whatever and was quite insistent on it. I declined the offer because we weren't hurting for things to eat, but I appreciated the thought a lot. Thanks again, Trout.
Archie Moses
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For being such a dick, Trout really is a nice guy. He called me right after my brother passed and asked if there was anything he could do. He also showed up at his funeral. It meant a lot.
Three things come to mind after reading this post:
1) My post wasn't meant to be derogatory in any way shape or form. I simply always assumed you were a woman.
2) There is no need to act tough when you ARE the toughest mother trucker on the innerwebz. (validation is nice though, so thanks for that)
3) As far as MillSlopper and his many alter-egos go, I suppose only time will tell. If only you knew what I know...
On topic, I have to agree with Spazz, a good old fashioned "Thank You" goes a long way. I have had many people do many things for my family and me, and I'm thankful for each and every one. Luckily, we've never had any of the major issues like Logg (knock on wood), but we're surrounded by so many great people that if it ever happened, I have no doubt that we'd be taken care of. I am a firm believer in Karma and paying it forward, which in turn has blessed my family beyond belief.
I love you all.
(except MillSlopper)
(and GlassEater. And The Thriller. And republicans.)
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Now that may be one of the nicest things to happen to me. Not being associated in any way with Trout means never having to say I'm sorry for the friends I have. Thanks, Trout, you just brought tears to my eyes.
Good thing everyone here is either Dem or independent.
kwb
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When my dog died and my newborn was in the NICU at Primary's, Trout, who I have never met in person but grew up with his cousin, emailed me and told me that if I needed anything, he was there for me. Pretty nice guy if you ask me.
When my child was born two months ago, he had to be life flighted to Primary's. I called my buddy to inform him on what was going on. My child wasn't suppose to make it through the night. I got to Primary's at about 11pm and he was at the entrance waiting for me. My wife couldn't be there because she had a c-section and my family was watching my other child. He knew I would be alone and didn't want that to happen. He stayed up with me in the hospital and kept me company. He stayed until 6am and went and worked a 12 hour shift that day without any amount of sleep. I'll never forget that night.
When my child was born two months ago, he had to be life flighted to Primary's. I called my buddy to inform him on what was going on. My child wasn't suppose to make it through the night. I got to Primary's at about 11pm and he was at the entrance waiting for me. My wife couldn't be there because she had a c-section and my family was watching my other child. He knew I would be alone and didn't want that to happen. He stayed up with me in the hospital and kept me company. He stayed until 6am and went and worked a 12 hour shift that day without any amount of sleep. I'll never forget that night.
So basically you all are saying Trout is really a nice, sensitive, caring, friendly individual and you would actually be wanting him to kiss your babies.
If this is true, then it is also true that all the smack talk, and tough guy stuff we get here is all a cover, an act, a blind for what he really is deep down?
Troutbum, in the words of King Julien, "He's clearly a tender, loving thing."
If this is true, then it is also true that all the smack talk, and tough guy stuff we get here is all a cover, an act, a blind for what he really is deep down?
Troutbum, in the words of King Julien, "He's clearly a tender, loving thing."
freakazoid
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When I was much younger, I used to hop trains and ride them all over the country. One time when when I was ridin on the city of New Orleans, I fell off and had both my legs severed. Trout, who I had never met before, dragged me back to his house and nurtured me back to health. Not only did he empty my bed pans and wipe by backside for several weeks, but he also ended up cutting off one of his own legs and donated it to me. Thanks for the leg and everything else, Trout. I don't even care that the foot for some reason is unusually small. You truly are an angel walking the earth.
kwb
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Trout use to live in New Orleans?! Score one more for the big guy!
This thread was making me sick until this:
Thank you for restoring some semblance of sanity and order. As for the small foot, it's not my fault that God decided to put the length and girth elsewhere.
Thank you for restoring some semblance of sanity and order. As for the small foot, it's not my fault that God decided to put the length and girth elsewhere.
Despite the way he acts on here, Trout really is one of the good people on this Earth. He's truly the type of guy that will do anything in his power and ability to help a friend. When he first moved in across the street from me, before we'd even met, he saw me unsuccessfully trying to start my old P.O.S. lawn mower. He brought me over his mower, wouldn't let me fill it with gas, and emptied the clippings into the back of his truck. I know, it's not much, but that's the type of guy he is.