Helping Others Who Lost It All

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
August 13, 2021 4:07pm CST
Received a call earlier about a family in the area that lost their home to a fire overnight. They are all safe thankfully, but lost everything. A couple and three small children. Two dogs. All made it out and safe. Local churches are taking up donations as they need everything. I have three boxes ready for pickup tomorrow. They are sending someone around to pick up the donations. I already had boxes ready for Goodwill, so I decided to give to the family instead. Also I found many items in the kitchen I will never use. Pots and pans, dishes, blender, mixer, all that have been sitting too long. A great feeling to be able to help others in need. My heart goes out to this family. Photo is mine. Brendel was posing as she relaxes.
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@Scrapper88 (5980)
• United States
13 Aug 21
Whenever I donate to something like this; I like to do either clothes or food. Sometimes; I might even something like a 100 dollar gift card and the people can get what they need.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Aug 21
Yes that is a great idea.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
13 Aug 21
cute kitty. You are such a kind person. God must be proud of you I'm sure.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Aug 21
Thanks, I had to help. Glad I could do what I did.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
13 Aug 21
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@rebelann (117199)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Aug 21
She's such a beauty. My prayers go out to them. Maybe someone can start a GoFundMe account for them, they'll need dog food and other such things as well and people are always happy to give when it's a real crisis.
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@rebelann (117199)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Aug 21
I hope they got a lot of both walmart and target gift cards.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Aug 21
@CarolDM Brendel looks absolutely beautiful, an extra nice photo:)
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
Thank you. She posed for this one for a minute. The family was so grateful to get all of the donations. Many have given gift cards as well for cash.
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
14 Aug 21
So sorry for the family... glad they all are safe.. You are so kind hearted...
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
Thank you. I had to help, no hesitation t all.
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Aug 21
You are such an angel! Thank you for having such a giving heart. I know that family will appreciate any assistance they can get.
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Aug 21
@CarolDM You have a servant's heart. Those around you are very blessed indeed.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
How kind of you Jeff. I did not think twice about helping and still wondering if I forgot anything.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Aug 21
Assisting persons in need is the best way to be happy not to mention getting blessings from God in the future.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Aug 21
@CarolDM My family do our part to assist others in need.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
Totally agree with you. I feel for this family.
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@sjvg1976 (42727)
• Delhi, India
14 Aug 21
So kind of you. Yes that family needs a support from the people. They lost everything in the fire.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
I try to help when I can. Very sad.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
14 Aug 21
You are so kind and a great photo of Brendel there.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
Thanks, always want help when I can.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Aug 21
What an act of kindness you are pouring out, on this family in need:) It must be devastating to lose everything, but thank God, all their lives were spared! It's beautiful to watch people rushing in to help, at this critical time
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Aug 21
@CarolDM Within my heart, I feel compassion for those who lose everything!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
I never hesitated to help. They lost everything.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
14 Aug 21
How horrible for that family. I'm glad you were able to help them out. Great photo of Brendel.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
14 Aug 21
@CarolDM Hello, Brendel! Give her a scratch from me!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
@LindaOHio Will do. She is sleeping of course.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
I cannot imagine. Thanks, Brendel says hello.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
14 Aug 21
Brendel is a beauty and so much camera friendly. My heart goes out to this family who lost all to the fireI hope that the donations will be a big help to them. Thank God, they are safe.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
15 Aug 21
@CarolDM Hopefully time and help and care from people around will heal them slowly.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
Thanks, she usually does not like the camera. It is a sad stun with this family.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Aug 21
@arunima25 Yes it will eventually.
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@Rashnag (30597)
• Surat, India
15 Aug 21
You have done a kind thing dear. Thanks for sharing. Hope they recover soon
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@Rashnag (30597)
• Surat, India
16 Aug 21
@CarolDM your welcome
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Aug 21
Thanks! I do as well.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
14 Aug 21
you are such a great neighbor, even to those who don't live close to you. Three cheers - sad, for that family to lose everything though.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
I never thought twice about giving, and still felt like I needed to do more. So sad.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
@DocAndersen All I can say is you are too kind. I feel the same way. And will never change being myself. Sorry about the food pics. Sorry. Not sorry.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
14 Aug 21
@CarolDM i will say this very simply. I am proud to call you a friend. You are an amazing human being. Thank you, for being you. (except for the food pictures, that is just killing me)!
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
14 Aug 21
Oh Carol.... You are a sweet peson.....that was so nice of you to share.... This is one of the best pose of Brendel I ever saw.... Am dedicating the below link to you
Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show. December 05, 1959
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
How kind of you, this song is too sweet. I didn't think twice about helping. You made my day. Brendel says hello.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
@S4mmyboy I will tell them both. They are sleeping now.
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
14 Aug 21
@CarolDM thank you very much and hello to both Brendel and The Dude
@allen0187 (59648)
• Philippines
14 Aug 21
They will surely appreciate the help you will provide them.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
Yes they will and deserve it.
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@LeaPea2417 (40020)
• Toccoa, Georgia
14 Aug 21
It depresses me to hear these stories, but glad you are able to help, and that others are helping too
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
I know. So sad. But they received a lot of donations.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Aug 21
I'm sorry the family lost everything in a house fire. I'm glad you can help.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Aug 21
@CarolDM You're welcome.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
Thank you! It was very sad indeed.
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@Shiva49 (28366)
• Singapore
14 Aug 21
Sorry to hear of their plight. Misfortunes can hit anyone. We all need to chip in Happy that you are able to be of help and willing to go the distance too.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
Thank you. We have all given everything that need hopefully.
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@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
14 Aug 21
My heart goes out to them. I can't even imagine what that is like to lose everything you own. So thankful that the family got out safely. Brendel is so beautiful.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
I know, I cannot imagine either. Thank you! Brendel is eating better these days too.
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@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
14 Aug 21
I am like that too if I have things that I don't use I will donate it for those who are in need.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 21
They really needed it since they lost it all.