Clur Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I've not been on much in recent months as we've been having a bit of a tough time of it recently. At the end of a looong story, both our cars have broken down and are beyond economical repair (one on the way on holiday and we ended up having to cancel) and we were worrying a little about how to get to and from work and how to get kids to childminder, school etc. as we're not in a position to afford a new car. The other morning we heard the letterbox go and there was an envelope pushed through the door, addressed to us with several hundred pounds inside. Completely anonymous! Today I had a call from a friend of mine to say her hubby's bought a new car and that his old one may cost a couple of hundred to get through the MOT but if we could do that, we would be welcome to have it. It's going through the MOT tomorrow, so hopefully it won't cost much to get sorted This morning on the long walk to the childminder my son fell over and cut his knee. A mile or so later, I saw a car slow down, turn around and then pull up alongside us. The lady wound down the window and got out her first aid kit out so we could clean my little boy up and pop a plaster on. I always try and see the positives in things, but must admit I've been struggling a little lately, but this really restored my faith in humanity. Complete answers to prayer and I've had a skip in my step all day today Bit of a long-winded story, but thought I'd share it x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 am glad you have started to have a better time , hope the mot isnt too expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Gosh - that is a lovely story, I'm so pleased that you've had an upturn in your fortunes. I wonder who the anonymous donor was - that's amazing! I never lose faith in human nature, so many times I have been helped by complete strangers and I believe there are more good and honest people about than the reverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 That is a FANTASTIC story! I've had a couple of lovely things happen to me during a very hard time at the beginning of this year, it really restores your faith in humanity. There are definitely more nice people in the world than nasty. And if whoever posted several hundred pounds through your door is reading this - well done, good things come to good people, karma. BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 It is nice to know that other than the Omleteers there are still some nice people out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 What a lovely story Hope things keep improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Good story, hope the car passer the MOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 oh, glad things are looking up for you arent some people nice I think acts of random kindness are so heartwarming cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Lovely story. Hope things continue on the up and up for you Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 A lovely story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks for sharing - what a great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 I've also just found out I've been offered a new job, and approached about another yesterday - both of which would be for more money than what I'm on now which will be a huge help to the family. I've not dug around too much on the anonymous donor, but now suspect it's a few friends at church who've had a whip-round. Hoping things continue on an up, since having meningitis last year, things have been a bit rough. That said, you have to keep smiling and believing things will sort themselves out. Plenty in this world worse off. Thanks for letting me share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Good news Clur - seems to have followed the goods things come in threes idea! I hope this leaves you feeling a little more upbeat today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thankyou for posting it - it's lovely to hear things picking up and that people have been so kind. Congratulations on the job offers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thats so lovely and as you say restores your faith in people. I hope things continue to get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Great news Clur- it's lovely to look back & see how our prayers are answered, & answered very often in very unexpected ways God so loves to surprise & delight us x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 Great news Clur- it's lovely to look back & see how our prayers are answered, & answered very often in very unexpected ways God so loves to surprise & delight us x And it's worked, I am surprised and delighted The car failed the MOT but it only cost a relatively small amount to fix and it's been re-MOT'd and will be delivered to us later today! Lovely start to the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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