There ARE angels all around us

@dizzblnd (3073)
United States
October 22, 2008 6:04pm CST
About 5 years ago my aunt and uncle adopted 3 brothers that have a very abusive past. There have been ups and downs of course.. but for the most part the boys are basically good boys. My uncle isn't in the best of health, and they don't have health insurance except through the militarty which may or may not pay to cover all of his needs. The youngest of the three "Jeff" has a class trip coming up to Washington D.C. Of course it is expensive. My aunt and uncle would not be be able to afford it and Jeff knows this. He did not tell them about the trip because he has a big heart and knows it would be too much of a burden. My aunt's neighbor called her to talk about the upcoming trip. She knows things are tight for them as well. She wanted to talk to my aunt about paying for all or a portion of the trip so Jeff and her son could go. My aunt, caught off guard, was flabbergasted because she knew nothing of the trip. I am not sure what happened after the conversation, because I was crying out of happiness for this angel of a neighbor that would do something this big to make this desrving child and his family so happy. I imagine though, that my aunt did accept the help. Her biological son also gave her money to help pay for it, and so did my cousin, who told me this story last night. I wish I could afford to help, but alas, I can not. I wanted to share this beautiful story with all of you to let you know that there are angels living among us. Have you a similar story?
8 responses
• United States
22 Oct 08
I don't have a similar story to tell, though I wish I did. It is good to hear that there are kind and generous people in the world today. I sometimes get discouraged by all of the news of abuse, theft and murder. I wish the mainstream media would run news stories about things like this instead. The world could use some cheering up and a good example to follow. Cheers to your Aunts neighbor!
@dizzblnd (3073)
• United States
23 Oct 08
All of the bad news IS discouraging. There should be a news network that reports only good news all of the time. I did, however, find a website that reports only good news... http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ Maybe that will help cheer you up :)
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
23 Oct 08
Sounds interesting! must be like a balm on the wound? I'll check it.
@comfort55 (1574)
• India
23 Oct 08
This story has touched my heart dizzblnd. They are more than angels in this materialistic world where every person tries to put down other person in one or the other way. These 'angels' are the richest person in the world as they are doing selfless work. may God Bless them!
@dizzblnd (3073)
• United States
23 Oct 08
I am glad I could provide some good news to warm your heart. It really touched me too, to the point of tears. I just wish we heard of more of these stories, because I am sure there are more "angel" than "demons" in this world
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
23 Oct 08
There are still great people with large hearts out there. I hope he goes and they have a great time.
@dizzblnd (3073)
• United States
23 Oct 08
I am sure he will be able to go. He will have a better time knowing that he is going "guilt-free"
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
22 Oct 08
That's so nice. When my dad worked at this one place him and his co-workers would "adopt" 7 families for the holidays. They would pool their money and buy food, clothing, and Christmas gifts for the family. They never met the families but they would get their information from the Salvation Army and then just drop the stuff off to them and they would deliver it to the family.
@dizzblnd (3073)
• United States
23 Oct 08
That is WONDERFUL! Good for your dad's company for allowing such generosity towards others. Your dad and his co-workers are also angels, just ask the many families they have benefited throughout the years. Thank you!
@msedge (4011)
• United States
18 Feb 09
Well, there are still kind hearted people around us who are willing to help and share their blessings.And i believe that if you share your blessings more blessings will come to you.
@luvandpower (2048)
• United States
22 Oct 08
I may not have a simlar story that I can think of off the top of my head, however, I know that there are angels always looking over us and how sweet of that person to do somethign so kind and generous, considering I myself know how much it has coem to cost.
@dizzblnd (3073)
• United States
23 Oct 08
You are so right, they are around us always in human form and other forms. It's nice to know they are there!
• United States
15 Nov 08
God moves people to do amazing things in the flesh. We also have our angels that watch over us every day. What a beautiful story.
• Philippines
24 Nov 08
It is so nice to hear stories of kindness like this. It reminds us that good is still here and we have the choice to do so. We can be an angel to anybody and touch people's lives forever!