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Tom Dyer

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7. I left.

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 07:52 PM

Nov 14

I moved to Panama.
My broken hip is still a major issue. My walker/wheelchair has ignited a Help Tom campaign.
When I just want to easily cross the street, EVERYBODY stops traffic.
Then I cry/smile/cry/smile…Bawl at the kindness.
Found a real home.

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A feel-good story, because we all need them! Earlier today, I had just left my [View all] niyad Nov 14 OP

It is slways nice to learn thst there are decent humam beings in the world CentralMass Nov 14 #1

These days, we need every bit of evidence we can find for their existence niyad Nov 14 #2

I hope we create and experience many more of these happy accidents to help us cope Clouds Passing Nov 14 #3

So mote it be!!! niyad Nov 14 #4

Cool beans! Humanity continues... MiHale Nov 14 #5

So it does! niyad Nov 14 #6

I left. Tom Dyer Nov 14 #7

I am happy that you have found home, and real kindness. May your niyad Nov 14 #10

As we acknowledge and give thanks for the blessings and grace notes that come our way, more will seek us out. NBachers Nov 14 #8

EXACTLY!! niyad Nov 14 #11

Yes, some of us still exist Nigrum Cattus Nov 14 #9

I know there are so many good, kind, caring people out there, and I want niyad Nov 14 #12

Many thanks, Niyad Nigrum Cattus Nov 15 #13

Very sweet post, niyad. Thank you for sharing with us. debm55 Nov 15 #14

You are most welcome. How are you doing today? niyad Nov 15 #15