Uplifting Friday
By DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
United States
October 25, 2019 10:48am CST
I took this morning to do something I have always wanted to do. My granddaughter, the Ice Princess, shown above in the photo at World Climate Day, has been my inspiration.
As young as she is, she has marched, picketed, and made her voice heard to make the world a better place, especially for women’s rights.
So this morning, I volunteered my services to help battered women living in a group shelter. I won’t go into details, but it was so uplifting for me. Many were able to use my boxes of clothes, shoes, and handbags. I even brought them bags of Halloween candy. I hope I was able to make a small difference in their lives.
Now that I’m home, I have to walk Doodles the cat. See you soon.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
25 Oct 19
Thank you. The items I donated will be doled out by the powers that be. It wasn’t like a free for all, which is what I anticipated. lol
I’m going to return a few times before we leave, and hopefully do it next year. My husband is so proud.
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@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
25 Oct 19
Kudos to you for volunteering for a worthwhile cause. And to the Ice Princess for standing up for World Climate change. I hope you have a wonderful Friday and date night.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
25 Oct 19
@LindaOHio She turned 11 on June 11th.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
25 Oct 19
Yes, climate change is not good for all of us. 
I'm sure that all those people that got your clothes will appreciate your kindness very much! 
I'm sure that all those people that got your clothes will appreciate your kindness very much! 4 people like this
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
25 Oct 19
@DianneN That is great! Keep up the good work!
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Oct 19
You're so inspiring Dianne! I love it! I hope you were a shining light to all those women you encountered!
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
25 Oct 19
That was sure a good thing to do. And we really feel uplifted after such good deeds. And no contribution is small. Ice Princess sure is an inspiration. Proud of such youngsters.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
25 Oct 19
@DianneN That would be nice to continue with the good work. Have a good Friday date night.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
26 Oct 19
Lovely pic!
You are doing good by helping others.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
30 Oct 19
@DianneN one of the benefits of helping others.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
30 Oct 19
@allen0187 It’s so nice to see you again! Hope all is well.
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@dodo19 (48166)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
26 Oct 19
@DianneN It's good that she's active. It's good that she wants her voice to be heard.
It's so nice that you want to volunteer. It's not easy. Some of the stories of the women at the shelter I worked at were so heartbreaking, but I am so glad that I got to experience it. I don't regret doing it one bit.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
26 Oct 19
She’s very active in women’s rights and the environment.
I’m glad you got to experience what I experienced yesterday. It was heartbreaking, but I felt as though I brought a tiny ray of sunshine into their day. I did let loose and cry on my drive home. I will definitely return as much as possible before we leave here.
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@CookieMonster46 (13453)
• United States
26 Oct 19
I think that is wonderful, I am sure they were happy to get those items from you.Very nice of you.
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@CookieMonster46 (13453)
• United States
26 Oct 19
@DianneN I bet, it is probably rare to get some one to do this.
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@garymarsh6 (24028)
• United Kingdom
25 Oct 19
That is so kind of you! Sometimes a little gesture of being there and doing something practical far outweighs financial assistance!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
25 Oct 19
The powers that be will dole out the clothes, shoes, and handbags. The candy I brought was eaten by all immediately! 
Thank you. I feel as if I touched many hearts today. They sure touched mine. When I return, I will go with a huge box of goodies they can use.
Thank you. I feel as if I touched many hearts today. They sure touched mine. When I return, I will go with a huge box of goodies they can use.2 people like this
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
26 Oct 19
You did a good humane job today. You make those people happy. I am happy for you.
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@samysotelo18 (7743)
• Mexico
25 Oct 19
This is so moving, I want to have hair color like your granddaughter, looks very pretty.
have fun in your walk with doodles!
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@samysotelo18 (7743)
• Mexico
25 Oct 19
@DianneN She looks very pretty and happy, a good cause
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
25 Oct 19
@samysotelo18 She’s pretty on the outside as well as inside. Thank you. She never ceases to amaze us.
She’s pretty on the outside as well as inside. Thank you. She never ceases to amaze us.2 people like this
@allknowing (153529)
• India
26 Oct 19
The joy of seeing someone being uplifted where we have a role to play is incomparable.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
26 Oct 19
I have been volunteering for over 65 years and it accounts for my long life because everything else I do are the wrong things--eating wrong--drinking too much--smoking, etc.!! Seriously, volunteering always makes the volunteer feel better!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
26 Oct 19
Good for you! I have done my fair share of volunteering and serving as an officer and working on various various committees for years, too. We feel good and those who receive our help, no matter how much or how little, reap the rewards and benefits, too. Hats off to you!
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
26 Oct 19
I gave the goodies to the powers that be. They will divvy everything up. The only thing I actually put out was the candy, which they gobbled up as we talked, laughed, and joked around. It was very touching. I actually cried in the car ride home.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
25 Oct 19
Lovely photo of a smart and compassionate young lady. Good for you for volunteering at the shelter. I am sure you made a huge difference in those women's lives.
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