My friend was surprised and grateful....
@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
Perth, Australia
June 4, 2018 8:26am CST
I did a post yesterday about how my dad and I did grocery shopping for my friend to help her out as she is struggling with money and personal issues. So thought I would tell you how it went.
When dad and I got to my friend's house, I went inside to give her flowers and chocolate. Just before she came outside to greet my dad, I quickly explained to her that we had a surprise for her. So she followed me to the car and we showed her all the shopping bags full of food. She was really shocked and grateful. She said that no one has ever done anything like this for her so that made dad and I feel good.
I told her that I thought about this for a very long time but worried she would take this as an insult but thankfully she didn't as she knows our hearts were in a good place. The food really helped stock her pantry, fridge and freezer. Her daughter was surprised and happy too. They have enough for breakfasts, lunches, dinners as well as food for her daughter to take to school for quite some time.
My dad and I feel really good about helping her out as she is a great friend of ours. We made her cry a bit lol but it was happy tears. I know that she feels bad too as she didn't want to ever be in this position but I didn't want her to be alone in this.
I feel good that we did this. 
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
i didn't tell a friend i was sending her a box when i got her address. i wasn't sure how she'll react since they're mostly stuff we don't use anymore, but i was glad she and her family appreciated them.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
5 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 in the next box there was a purple dress but she said it was a bit big (this was 3rd quarter of 2017) so she will make her daughter wear it for christmas.
it was only last month that i remember to ask about it when we met and she said yes, it finally fit her by christmas and she loved it and always wore it.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jun 18
@hereandthere aw that's so sweet of you! Good on ya!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
5 Jun 18
@hereandthere That is really sweet of you. And purple 
. Purple is my favourite colour. I'm glad that it was able to be worn.
. Purple is my favourite colour. I'm glad that it was able to be worn.1 person likes this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
4 Jun 18
Hi Dani. I admire you and you are a true friend always being there for people who matter to you. I am sure she is grateful and what you did made a difference to her. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 aw thank you very much. The reward really was watching them light up knowing they could be fed for quite some time without any issues.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
6 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 I agree! That's just the best thing ever.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
5 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 That is the greatest reward one could receive - seeing the happiness in their faces.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jun 18
@amadeo Thank you. I would love to check out your post. I will after I submit this comment.
I would love to check out your post. I will after I submit this comment.
@Daljinder (23228)
• Bangalore, India
6 Jun 18
Man! I can only imagine the satisfaction helping a friend out in that manner. I had helped friends but not like this. Didn't get the opportunity. Again it was very kind of you!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
8 Jun 18
@Daljinder Even helping someone in a small way, can be such a big deal for them. And thank you kindly.
And thank you kindly.1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
8 Jun 18
@Daljinder Yeah, I'm not so fond of those types. 
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@Daljinder (23228)
• Bangalore, India
8 Jun 18
@VivaLaDani13 True! As long as there aren't any ulterior motives behind helping a friend. Sadly, there are more people who would help then use it to call in a favour later on. Stupid gits!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
6 Jun 18
@Peach10 Thank you. We shall see lol I'm not religious but no reward is necessary really. As long as I can make people happy is reward enough for me.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jun 18
@id_peace That's so true. And it's why it made me feel good.
@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
8 Jun 18
@jaboUK I really do feel great just by helping her out. I feel good by helping anyone out. As cliche and cheesy as this may sound, but making someone happy really is the best reward ever. I wish I knew how to help people on a larger scale. But I just don't know what to do. 
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@Namelesss (3368)
• United States
4 Jun 18
You should feel good. This is why everyone should learn the joy of giving. May you also have unexpected blessings in your life. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jun 18
@Namelesss Thank you so much! Really nice thing to say.
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@Friendlypink (3805)
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4 Jun 18
Is it so nice of you and your dad to reach out to your friend. May all of you be blessed. Take care
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jun 18
@Friendlypink Thank you very much for your kind words. I am glad we could help her out.
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
4 Jun 18
That so nice of you and your dad.. Both of you are very helpful.. Stay blessed.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60293)
• Perth, Australia
4 Jun 18
@Jessabuma Thank you very much Jessa.
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