Well bless my heart,
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
April 11, 2026 7:55pm CST
Or bless my neighbor's hearts.
A couple of them have joined together and taken down that huge cedar that started splitting up last fall.
It was hot today and they worked really hard. The one neighbor has an old farm truck or whatever and he took several loads to our local burn pile.
That makes me safer and happier for sure.
I offered to pay, at the very least for gas if nothing else, and the one person said if I paid him it would steal his joy.
I never thought I would be a little old lady that everyone would have to rescue and help. I probably should have paid a tree service months ago, but you know, I get busy looking after Bob and the cats. and something like that would cost thousands of bucks.
I pray for them and am thankful for the blessings.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
The man that had the big truck and the no how would not even let me give him gas money because he said it would steal his joy.
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@AmbiePam (120533)
• United States
13 Apr
@GardenGerty When My dad gets weird about people doing things for him, I tell him not to cheat people out of being a blessing.
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@Ineeddentures (33875)
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12 Apr
What nice people they are Heather.
Truly nice good caring people
And ai am glad that you were the recipient of that kindness
Little old lady, not sure about that,
You have a lot on your plate and you do really well
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
I admit I am not "little" but definitely feel my age at times.
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@Ineeddentures (33875)
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13 Apr
@GardenGerty
We all do I suspect.
I am but a mere bairn compared to a lot on here at 65
And I feel my age too sometimes
I never thought I would ever be 75 so feeling it is a bonus
@id_peace (17036)
• Singapore
13 Apr
it is great that the cedar is gone considering the condition it was. In my country, we need permits to remove trees and it could be a pain with the documentation and the removal can only be done by the authority which could take weeks unless the tree is on the verge of collasping.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
There are more restrictions in larger communities but this tree was broken and falling on things so it needed to go.
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
13 Apr
I pray they get twice the blessing they gave you…and gave me for reading about their generosity!
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
I was glad to have such good news to share.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
12 Apr
I'm glad they had the time and thought to help you out. 
The older neighbor keeps sending one of his sons over to help us when we have something I can't do anymore. Sometime his son will accept money and sometimes he won't. We always thank him whenever he has time, at least.
The older neighbor keeps sending one of his sons over to help us when we have something I can't do anymore. Sometime his son will accept money and sometimes he won't. We always thank him whenever he has time, at least.2 people like this
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
Mr. Mackey, Don, and his wife Glenda are close to my age. John, who started sawing pieces out is at least ten years younger than them, but Don says he and John both have heart conditions. Glenda even came and raked the yard and helped Don, I think to keep an eye on him and take care of him. I want to maybe get the guys some nice work gloves and Glenda a pair of "gardener's sleeves" as she does lots of gardening. Just small "thank you" gifts.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
13 Apr
@GardenGerty That's really nice of you. I'm sure they'd all appreciate that.
@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Apr
So glad they helped you out, Your neighbors are truly a blessing,
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
Yes, and one other neighbor had been worried about it and was trying to get something done as well.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Apr
It is one less thing to worry about. And a big relief.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
I think that I will get some good work gloves for the two men, and then the wife that was over helping I will probably get some "gardening sleeves" like I got for myself.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Apr
@GardenGerty That sounds like ideal 'thank you' gifts. Very appropriate. Gardening sleeves can save a lot of scratches, can't they?
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
Yes. That tree was very big and close to the house.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
12 Apr
That's wonderful. What great neighbors. Taking a tree down is very expensive.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
Yes, it is. I was so overwhelmed I had not even called any tree service yet.
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@MarieCoyle (59106)
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12 Apr
I am so glad they did that for you and Bob. A true blessing!!
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@MarieCoyle (59106)
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13 Apr
@GardenGerty
My daughter and son in law bought a home several years ago. Of course the home was inspected, etc. and it's been fine. About a year after they moved in, they discovered that the absolutely huge oak tree in their backyard was full of carpenter ants and most of the trunk was destroyed by them. The yard is tight, getting it taken down was a huge project. They got bids, etc. and you are correct, it was thousands to get it down and removed. A big hit they were not counting on.
@2ndchances24 (12188)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
12 Apr
Thank God you got it taken care of or should I say God had it
taken care of for you, just like he helped us with our trees.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
Yes, God has been most helpful lately. Probably even more than I think or know.
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@2ndchances24 (12188)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
13 Apr
@GardenGerty "Probably even more than I think or know."
I can relate to that.
@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
12 Apr
You are lucky to have such helpful neighbors ! They are believers in "It is more blessed to give than receive".
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
Yes, that is one way to make the world run smoothly is giving.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
Bob has always visited with them all more than I have. I would help if I was needed, like when their cat went missing.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Apr
And a lot of work. Don says he is going to bring his maul to break up the rest so it could be loaded.
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