did they have work tonight?
if so I bet he was a productive little worker
if so I bet he was a productive little worker
Humbled at work today !!
- Thread starter JRS BLOWN SNAKE
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Update on Terry !!
He came in to work today with a BIG smile. He waited until he saw me alone and walked over to me to say that he'd been shopping. He was at K-Mart this morning getting some clothes for Courtney. The grandmother took him over, as she knows the her sizes. He then said, "guess what", I'm going shopping again tonight at 11pm at Wal-Mart. The grandmother is taking him there right from work. It's all coming together guys and gals.
He then proceeded to ask me if it was o.k. that he gave two of the jackets away to a neighbor that had NO winter coat. It was 12 F here yesterday. He said they were a little small for him, but he knew they would fit his neighbor just right. I said of course it's o.k.
These were part of the box of clothing items that Scott donated.
It's a trickle down effect everyone. Terry just helped another person that was in need, and worse off than him. It's a magical Christmas this year.
I will get the donation sent today, to Terry, on Monday. We are now off for the holiday until then.
Thanks again everyone. We've all just helped another family in need, by helping Terry !!!:rockon::rockon:
J.R.
He came in to work today with a BIG smile. He waited until he saw me alone and walked over to me to say that he'd been shopping. He was at K-Mart this morning getting some clothes for Courtney. The grandmother took him over, as she knows the her sizes. He then said, "guess what", I'm going shopping again tonight at 11pm at Wal-Mart. The grandmother is taking him there right from work. It's all coming together guys and gals.
He then proceeded to ask me if it was o.k. that he gave two of the jackets away to a neighbor that had NO winter coat. It was 12 F here yesterday. He said they were a little small for him, but he knew they would fit his neighbor just right. I said of course it's o.k.
These were part of the box of clothing items that Scott donated.
It's a trickle down effect everyone. Terry just helped another person that was in need, and worse off than him. It's a magical Christmas this year.
I will get the donation sent today, to Terry, on Monday. We are now off for the holiday until then.
Thanks again everyone. We've all just helped another family in need, by helping Terry !!!:rockon::rockon:
J.R.
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Wow, this is what the holidays are truely about, great story.
Happy Holidays Guys!!!!!!!!!
Happy Holidays Guys!!!!!!!!!
It's amazing what a few bucks from each of us can accomplish. Merry Christmas to all!
Just think if you hadn't ended up working there JR. Things happen for a reason.
And you've touched the lives of people in at least 24 states and 2 countries! WOW!!
Hope Blackie is OK.
And you've touched the lives of people in at least 24 states and 2 countries! WOW!!
Hope Blackie is OK.
I so glad to see so many people ban togather for a cause. This is outstanding of everyone! I realize I am a little late but Money Sent regardless:thumbsup:
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Mustangshar
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Wow....I am so proud of all of you. This is so special and I agree with one of my Chicago guys who said he too had lost the Christmas Spirit. I was in the same boat...until I saw this post.
God Bless you all, have a blessed and happy safe Holiday and know that we made a big difference in a family's life this year. Yeah! Merry Christmas. : )
God Bless you all, have a blessed and happy safe Holiday and know that we made a big difference in a family's life this year. Yeah! Merry Christmas. : )
I'm glad this worked out the way it did. :beer: to all of SVTP. What was the final donated amount?
It worked out awesome !! As of Tuesday when I left for work, the total was $1918.00.
After returning home, and a few more donations Tues. night and Wed. morning came in. That total was $310.00. Less $9.30 for paypal fees.
Grand total, $2218.70.
We go back to work on Monday and I will give him the $300.00 at that time. Tues. night was the last day worked for the holiday, for us.
I can't wait to see him to hear about Courtney's and his day !!!
Thanks again,
J.R.
awesome!
Yea, please post up Terry's story about Christmas day, when you get the chance. I'm really looking forward to hearing about his daughter's reaction.
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Just read this.... damn what a story. I am glad to know there are still people like you in this world. The part about the kids not having a winter coat choked me up.
I do what I can around the holidays (Salvation Army type stuff). No kid should be dissapointed on Christmas. We buy toys out the Wahzoo here at my work for kids who's parents can't afford gifts. We also buy Hams & Turkeys to dispence to familys who dont have much as well.
I do what I can around the holidays (Salvation Army type stuff). No kid should be dissapointed on Christmas. We buy toys out the Wahzoo here at my work for kids who's parents can't afford gifts. We also buy Hams & Turkeys to dispence to familys who dont have much as well.
I must be the last person to read this, haven't been on for awhile.
What an awsome display of Christmas spirit! Well done JR!! :thumbsup:
What an awsome display of Christmas spirit! Well done JR!! :thumbsup:
Back to work last night after the holiday. Caught up with Terry. He was wearing his new steel toed boots and a pair of pants that was in a box of many, donated by Scott. He looked very good and his head was held a bit higher than before.
He walked right up to me as soon as he arrived for his shift and the first thing he said was "she was so happy she didn't know what to do".. I replied, "you just made my, and many others, day !!
He said she won't put the Ipod down for a second. She loved the digital camera and all the clothes my daughter, Caitlin, picked out fit just right and the colors were perfect. And, many other presents were picked out and purchased by him and the Courtney's grandmother with the gift cards. He said she unwrapped presents for a solid hour.
He just put his head down for a brief moment and said thank you to you and all of your friends and all of the car clubs. You all have given us a Christmas we will never forget !!!!
He then told me he took $650.00 of the cash and paid his rent a month ahead, just in case they ever have an emergency and can't pay the rent for a month. I said "good for you" !!!! Then, gave him $300.00 more from the additional donations. He said it's just unbelievable !!
Thank you all again. It's one for the books !!!
J.R.
He walked right up to me as soon as he arrived for his shift and the first thing he said was "she was so happy she didn't know what to do".. I replied, "you just made my, and many others, day !!
He said she won't put the Ipod down for a second. She loved the digital camera and all the clothes my daughter, Caitlin, picked out fit just right and the colors were perfect. And, many other presents were picked out and purchased by him and the Courtney's grandmother with the gift cards. He said she unwrapped presents for a solid hour.
He just put his head down for a brief moment and said thank you to you and all of your friends and all of the car clubs. You all have given us a Christmas we will never forget !!!!
He then told me he took $650.00 of the cash and paid his rent a month ahead, just in case they ever have an emergency and can't pay the rent for a month. I said "good for you" !!!! Then, gave him $300.00 more from the additional donations. He said it's just unbelievable !!
Thank you all again. It's one for the books !!!
J.R.
wow, awesome JR. amazing story and glad I could be part of it. :beer:
Also nice to see he did something very smart with the money and rent. sounds like he is a real genuine person and not just someone who would go spend the money on worthless stuff.
Also nice to see he did something very smart with the money and rent. sounds like he is a real genuine person and not just someone who would go spend the money on worthless stuff.
Well done Jr.
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