The kindness of people
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342088)
Rockingham, Australia
May 20, 2024 9:01am CST
The social committee at our village held a sausage sizzle on Sunday. We had intended to go but then decided it wasn’t a good idea to be in a crowded place when Vince was heading into hospital next day.
We told the organisers we wouldn’t be able to go but around midday there was a knock on the door and one of the committee was there with two buns stuffed with sausages, onions and mustard. He also had two drumsticks (frozen dessert thingys) for us.
Although we miss our acreage, we do need to be thankful that we have such kind people nearby.
I don’t have a photo of the meal but this is the latest jigsaw I’ve just finished. Three hundred pieces and extra-large pieces.
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@Marilynda1225 (83109)
• United States
20 May
Kindness comes at the most unexpected times. I'm sure you enjoyed those sausages and dessert that your committee brought to you. How is Vince doing?
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@Marilynda1225 (83109)
• United States
20 May
@JudyEv sending prayers and all positive thoughts for Vince for his surgery and recovery. Please keep us posted 
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 May
@Marilynda1225 I'm just waiting for a phone call now. I have the landline and my mobile both close at hand. I don't intend to miss a call! And yes, I'll keep everyone posted here. I've had such support and kind words from my myLot friends. You have all come to mean a lot to me.
@Juliaacv (51359)
• Canada
20 May
I love this puzzle, it must have been challenging doing the straw on the floor.
You made a very good decision to move to this community, you seem so very happy, and are obviously very cared about, that should you need a lending hand, I am sure that there would be many to offer.
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@Juliaacv (51359)
• Canada
20 May
@JudyEv I could sense, at the time, and for a while afterwards, that you were having a difficult time going into town. I hope that you can nurse Vince back to good health, and can enjoy the compromised life of where you live and house sitting for people in the country while they are away. That was such an ideal compromise and must have helped greatly in the adjustment.
I hope that there is a puzzle somewhere waiting for Vince to put it together as he recuperates at home.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 May
I haven't heard of that happening here. The booklet says I have to have proof of vaccinations and a negative covid test taken that day. When I rang to see if it would be done at the facility, they said they don't do that now. If you feel well then you don't need to do a test.
I won't be going to any big social events for a good few weeks.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50525)
• United States
20 May
That was sweet of them. How is Vince doing ?
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@wolfgirl569 (108126)
• Marion, Ohio
20 May
Love the puzzle. That was very nice of them
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
21 May
Sounds as if you chose a good neighborhood. I hope all goes well with Vince.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 May
@JudyEv - Let us know how your husband's surgery goes. I also like having helpful people in our retirement community. I think there are more good people in the world than we realize.
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@DeborahDiane (40320)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May
@JudyEv - Yes, we all love the lifestyle we had in the past, and we have fond memories of those days. However, when we age it is much safer and more pleasant to be living in a place that is set up for retired people. I'm glad we live where we do, too.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
21 May
Love the puzzle. That was super nice of your neighbors to bring you food. We will be thinking of you and Vince today.
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@Beestring (14692)
• Hong Kong
21 May
That was very kind of them.
I like the jigsaw.
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@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
20 May
That is lovely. We hear too much about the seems side of life.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 May
I need to be more appreciative of what we have here. It's a bit like a big family with some bickers and squabbles but when the chips are down, there is always someone who will hop in and help.
