Kindness List
* Watching our disabled female veteran neighbor struggle mowing her grass,
he took over finishing the job.
* Her 13 year old voice pitched with fear, she called us for help. Someone was
breaking into the house as she babysat a 4 year old and 6 year old. She was our
neighbor and mom wasn’t home. He hopped in our car with no weapon but
himself to the rescue. The intruder drove off as he approached.
*. Volunteered to teach kids with disabilities how to cook once a month for 17
years providing all the food with recipes encased in plastic to replicate at home.
*. Taking shifts to care for my mom on hospice in our home so I could work part time
and Grocery shop.
*. Refusing to do a scuba live aboard and leave me home alone, worrying about my health.
*. Taking our 15 year old family dog, Toby, to the vet when it was time, by himself cause i
couldn’t bear to do it. He came home after, took a shot of bourbon and cried his eyes out.
These are just a few from his list. The reason I trusted him with my life..
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I’m so glad you write these sweet memories!
What a fine man, and a fine poem. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks all ….I miss him.
Linda – I love this direction with the list poem! Each instance is so well designed that we get the picture of the man. I never knew him, but over the years, I have come to understand him and miss him as well.
Thx – Sylvia that means a lot coming from you!
Oh, what a poem with the perfect ending!
Beautiful tribute. He was lucky to find you as well, Linda.
Thanks Wendy!