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In reply to the discussion: Drivers honked as a man in a wheelchair raced home during a storm. This teen stopped to push him... [View all]Grammy23
(5,810 posts)14. When I was growing up back in the 50s in Jackson, Mississippi
Our mailman was Mr. Hastings. He brought our mail every day in a huge leather bag he carried on his shoulder. He walked through our neighborhood, house to house. Rain or shine, blistering heat or frigid cold, we could count on Mr. Hastings to bring our mail. One summer, he stopped at the lemonade stand built by me, my sister and our playmate, Tommy. We were thrilled he bought some of our lemonade because business was slow. Ah, happy memories of childhood.
It is wonderful to hear about other beloved figures. It was clear that the community in GA really loved their Mr. Hastings.
Hats off to the kind hearted teen, as well. We NEED more stories like this to remind us there is still good in the world. It is what helps us balance out the rotten things in the world. Indeed, it is what helps us triumph over the terrible things that are also in our lives.
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