VUPDblue paying it forward....

[kjf40]

Proud of you man, and everyone here.

God bless the whole lots of us

 

[esrice]

A gunsmithing subforum would be a GREAT start

I'll offer to deduct your donation from the normal advertising package fee if you want your very own gunsmithing subforum.

 

[Fargo]

The rummage sale fundraiser for my little girl is tomorrow and we have been collecting items for a couple weeks now. During that time, my wife met a woman at a Girl Scout sign-up who just moved to Indy while her husband is deployed in the sandbox. The woman has three children, one who has special needs. They also have nothing. Nada. Not a single thing in her apartment. The kids have been sleeping on an air mattress and they eat off paper plates on the floor. We felt so blessed at the generosity the community has shown us that we felt compelled to help her. We had a table and chairs, recliner, dishes, dressers, a bed, end tables and TVs and other items, all donated, that they need so we loaded them all up into the truck and took them to her. The look on her face was priceless. She didn't have the words to express her joy and appreciation and it felt great. Of course she wanted to give us something in return and of course we declined. Our kids are going to the park together for a play date on Sunday and I thanked her for her husband's service and their sacrifice.

Thank you INGO, for everything. I don't know how I will ever repay everyone on here for their generosity except to keep it going. What a great community we have here.

Is there any more household stuff they need?

Best,

Joe

 

[KG1]

Just by the very nature of the good deed you and your family have done by paying it forward to this Military family in need shows the spirit of giving by this community has not been taken for granted.

Your debt has been re-paid by your human compassion for others and the books are all squared. God Bless.

 

[OkieGirl]

IndyJohn and I will be there tomorrow for the sale...


Is there anything the family needs? Kids clothes? Do they need groceries? We would be honored to help her any way we can.

 

[Benny]

This brought a tear to my eye...As did the thread for your baby girl.

 

[JetGirl]

Good on you, VUPDblue.

 

[HandK]

That is really neet! Way to go!!!

 

[BoomstickBuff]

This made my day! Way to go ... thanks for doing tHis, and for sharing it with the rest of us.

 

[SSGSAD]

it all comes around. good job bud

THIS ...

 

[repeter1977]

Glad to hear, also, as already stated, talk to the American Legion, i know the one I am part of around here does a lot to help the community, and if its a service member and family, we will be glad to help out even more. Also, should have them check with the FRG (Family Readiness Group), and I am sure that they will be able to get something set up as well. I know closer to bases that they have loan pantries and things like that to help out new and moving families.

 

[looney2ns]

Simply outstanding Nick, outstanding.

 

[JimmyR]

I love the entire concept of paying forward. If we could all do just what the book/movie suggested- do something for someone else they cannot do for themselves, and ask nothing in return, how our world would be different. Thanks for keeping the chain moving, Blue.

 

[Tebow]

It's a real nice feeling when you help someone out.

Last week I went for a run in the morning and went for breakfast at my favorite local restaurant. As I was finishing, a WWII vet walked past me, said good morning and sat down at a booth. When I paid, I left enough to cover his meal and left. I know it's not a lot but I love showing respect for my elders and the military vets.

 

[MrsGungho]

The only repayment we need is to see your daughters smiling face and the joy she will be bring you and your wife years from now.

what she said

and dinner out with your family sometime would be nice.. leave Uncle Chris at home though

 

[churchmouse]

In the true spirit of "Pay it Forward" my son and I enlisted the help of friends and family to move our neighbors to their new assisted living facility. We overheard them this morning as they were attempting to do this on their own with very little help. He is a Korean war veteran and in poor health as is his wife. They were supposed to have a lot of family help today and they did not show up. We pulled some trucks and trailers together and made a good days effort on their behalf. They were over whelmed by the help and our attitudes.
I will miss them as they were across the fence for the 31 yrs. we have been here.
Sorry we could not make the sale today. This was important and it feels good to help.

Pay it forward when you can.

I would ask again...does the family you helped need anything else, food, bedding, towels etc...we are willing to help.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

That is incredible! Way to go!

 

[Mosinowner]

glad we could help

 

[MontereyC6]

Thanks for sharing this Nick! I've always been taught, and I know from personal experience, giving is always more rewarding than getting!

 

[malern28us]

The rummage sale fundraiser for my little girl is tomorrow and we have been collecting items for a couple weeks now. During that time, my wife met a woman at a Girl Scout sign-up who just moved to Indy while her husband is deployed in the sandbox. The woman has three children, one who has special needs. They also have nothing. Nada. Not a single thing in her apartment. The kids have been sleeping on an air mattress and they eat off paper plates on the floor. We felt so blessed at the generosity the community has shown us that we felt compelled to help her. We had a table and chairs, recliner, dishes, dressers, a bed, end tables and TVs and other items, all donated, that they need so we loaded them all up into the truck and took them to her. The look on her face was priceless. She didn't have the words to express her joy and appreciation and it felt great. Of course she wanted to give us something in return and of course we declined. Our kids are going to the park together for a play date on Sunday and I thanked her for her husband's service and their sacrifice.

Thank you INGO, for everything. I don't know how I will ever repay everyone on here for their generosity except to keep it going. What a great community we have here.

Dang~! Made me cry like a baby.