Around 2pm Monday I get called regarding a woman and a baby in a car

[rustydog]

in one of our parking areas/bus stop/coffee shop area since 7am. I check on the occupants, yes a 20 something female and an 8-month old baby. It is about 40 degrees at 2pm, so it was pretty cool at 7am.

I ask her if all is ok and try to determine why she is there all day. She says her husband is our new employee in orientation that day. She said they are very low on gas and she was afraid of running out so they are waiting for him to get off work then will go get some gas and go apt. hunting.

I briefed my boss because I feared they were living in the car (blankets and clothing inside) and it will be two weeks before the guy sees a paycheck and it is supposed to get COLD this week. (30's in Seattle area) My boss gave me some money and asked me to get the gas can we use to help visitors and patients and put gas in the car and give her some money and try to talk to the husband to determine if we need to feed and house them.
(My respect for my boss bounded at that moment. He always wants to be the tough guy!)

I get gas and put it in the car and she about cries and calls me an angel. I then give her around 15 dollars and she blurts out: "This is dinner! God Bless you" and hugs me. My heard broke, I gave her twenty more and told her her husband is one of us and we like to take care of our own.

I told my wife and God bless her, she said: We have two bedrooms and a crib, they are welcome here. (She is the angel, not me!)

My God, this economy has to turn around at some point. no one should be sleeping in a car hungry in AMERICA god damn it.

[villager]

1. Happy to K&R -- thanks for posting, Rustydog

:thumbsup:

[Divernan]

109. Remember everyone, it's really easy to donate to food banks! (The GOOD banks)

Sneaking into this thread at the top, to remind everyone that many, many grocery stores provide the opportunity to donate to local food banks. Many include the option to donate cash credits to the stores for the food banks, which the food banks can then use for whatever they're running short of!

Google the name of your county and "food bank". You'll find local food banks' websites listing stores which participate and asking your help in volunteering to help with collections. The banks will also provide wish lists of suggested product donations.

To Rusty Dog in Seattle - thanks for sharing what happened - I've forwarded your post to about 60 people on my email list with a reminder to keep an eye out for people in need of help and "do unto others".

And re grocery stores in Seattle - I was visiting my son a few years back (he lives in Fremont) and when we went to the grocery store, he froze dead in his tracks in the parking lot and told me in awe that the guy just coming out of the entrance was Dave Matthews.

[givemebackmycountry]

2. Rusty - You and your wife and your boss?

We need more like you three.

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. Good for you

Many a times my going out budget, yes we have one still..goes to feed perfect strangers. It used not to be this way. This is one of the reasons for OWS.

[csziggy]

4. Shake your boss's hand for me

And tell him "Thank you for caring!"

ETA - And hug your wife and tell her again what an angel she is.

[sabrina 1]

5. You ARE an angel, and your wife and your boss.

[seabeyond]

6. well....

you brought tears to my eyes. i love .... love.

[rustydog]

8. The mother made me cry when she hugged me and said the money was dinner

We had no clue that this fine young man we hired may be living out of his car.

[seabeyond]

10. ya. but look at the chain of kindness.

one person notices and cares enough to send you out. you care enough to check out the situation and say something to boss. boss cares enough to fnd solutions. you continue with your caring to implement solutions and mention to your wife who in turn, cares enough to offer house.

lots of caring going on.

one person along the chain could have stopped all the progress.

[teddy51]

12. Excellent post! n/t

[MissDeeds]

93. You are so right

At a time when it seems there is so much wrong with the country, it's nice to be reminded of the goodness of everyday heroes.

[seabeyond]

96. "goodness of everyday heroes." yes. nt

[Jackpine Radical]

110. Most humans are decent, compassionate people.

Sometimes it takes a devastating crisis like that of our current world situation to bring out the best that is in us.

And I see OWS as an expression of the best that is in the human spirit. Nobody is out there in the cold just trying to get something for themselves.

[seabeyond]

119. i couldnt agree with you more. i always wonder about the person that only sees ugly in their life

total opposite to my own personal experience. family, friends and complete strangers.

[teddy51]

7. Kudos to you, your wife, and your boss for this. I'm afraid that things are going

to get allot worse before they get better (if ever) in this world.

[Parker CA]

9. Class act, Rusty, class act. You, your wife, and your boss.

[Motown_Johnny]

11. .

you just made me tear up


and that doesn't happen often, or easily




I wish you all the best

[TBF]

13. K&R nt

[CoffeeCat]

14. wow, you are amazing and so is your boss...

I love hearing stories like this...so heartwarming!

Kudos to you and your boss for being so kindhearted and compassionate. Your wife, no doubt, is
an angel. That is amazing.

Is there anything we can do? I happen to have some extra diapers and baby supplies (baby shampoo,
lotion, baby wipes). Please let me know (and others too) if we can contribute in any way. I
would love to send a care package.

[rustydog]

17. wow, thank you, I'll have to check with the new guy tomorrow

I was just venting when I posted this. I get sick and tired of hearing about how people like to live on the gravy train of food stamps and 4.50 a day for food stamps...This young guy has a new family and he is willing to work. He did not whine in the job interview, he sounded upbeat and positive and we liked how he presented himself. Oh, he is recently out of the military too. He moved across the state for this job to put his family in a better location and better financial picture. He is America's future, we have to help it along sometimes.

[Chorophyll]

"He is America's future, we have to help it along sometimes."

What you said. :hug:

[Booster]

15. Damn. Made me cry. I love you, your wife & your boss.

:cry:

[HipChick]

16. wow..this brought tears to my eyes

[postulater]

18. You may have just saved that baby from a horrible winter.

Thanks.

[Cleita]

19. Something similar happened to me this week.

Not to hijack your story, but I think this is more common than we want to admit, desperate people living in the last place they have, their cars. I live in what is a semi-rural area of my county. We have a private road for about five properties that connects to the county road. I was going out shopping one morning when I saw a car that was partially blocking the private road from the county road. When I got down to the car, I saw four adults and a child or what seemed to be a multi-generational family. I asked the driver if he needed any help. He said they had run out of gas and some lady had offered to get them some gas. I could tell from the state of their clothing and grooming that they seemed homeless. He said something about it being a horrible day for them and they didn't need this on top of it. I asked if he needed to make a phone call. He said they had one of those prepaid cell phones and he thanked me. I asked if he needed money and he said they needed to get gas once they could get going. I dug into my purse and unfortunately all I had was $7 because I usually shop with plastic and never have much cash on me.

He thanked me and asked for an address so he could repay me when he got some cash. I told him to forget it and wished him well. I went on my way and did my shopping. I also got an extra $40 in cash in case they were still on the road when I got back. They were gone though. Afterwards, I was talking to my step daughter and she brought up the subject of the stranded family. It turns out she was the lady who went to get them gas. She also found out that they were on their way for a job for one of the men that they were told about by a church social worker when they ran out of gas. She and another neighbor who came by at the time managed to fish into their pockets and pulled out another $30 to add to my $7 to give to them. At least it would get them some gas and maybe a meal.

The whole incident bothered me all day. I had just gassed up the day before at $3.77 a gal. for gas. How do poor unemployed people who have only their cars to live in come up with that kind of money so they can look for work and try to find services to help them? I really don't think our multi-millionaire legislators have a clue or do they even care?

[rustydog]

29. Hero is a word too overused today. BUT you are my hero!

Thank you for the post, very moving.

[Sherman A1]

60. Had something similar a few years ago

stopping very early AM (about 4 or so) for gas. A guy came up to me asking for a few bucks for gasoline for his truck, which was pretty old & beat up. I too carry only a few dollars and rely on plastic for my purchases. I told him honestly that I didn't have much cash, but to pull over to the pump & used my credit card to buy him a few gallons. He asked for an address (which frankly I didn't want to give out) to send me the money & I told him to simply help out the next person he saw that needed it.

[rustydog]

145. You and Cleita are my new heroes

I am not too religious, but I do believe in helping others.

[Sherman A1]

149. Not at all

I am just the guy who does the thing.

Just as was your response to the situation that you encountered, it was the only reasonable thing to do at the time. I have had this happen a few times to me while on the way to work when I stop for gas (trying to beat the usual Tuesday afternoon price jumps). I have found it to be the best response I can think of at the time.

You went far above & beyond and I applaud your actions.

:applause:

[classof56]

100. What a nice story! Kudos to you and all who helped these folks.

In answer to your last question--not only do the multi-millionaire legislators not have a clue, they simply don't care about the dire straits so many of us are in. I'd like to say shame on them to their faces, but they wouldn't care about that, either. I know we're not supposed to hate, but boy, do they bring me to the edge!

BTW, congrats on the 8th anniversary of the day you joined DU. Hope you don't mind a personal note, but this is my late sister's birthday. She left us far too soon, but had she stayed around, she'd have done exactly what you did for these folks. Good to know there are those like you who consider it a privilege to help those in need.

Blessings.

[rustydog]

141. Thank you, my condolences with the loss of your sister

I have a sneaking suspicion you would help them too.

[The Doctor.]

20. Rusty, the young man is likely to feel a sting to his pride. Be sure, when he looks at the floor

and thanks you, to tell him this;

"Don't worry about it man. We have something we can use to pick on you now." (or something to that effect)

Nothing protects another man's pride than bringing yourself down a level.


PS: Well done, BTW.

[rustydog]

25. I know, this is awkward and uncomfortable for sure... but what do you do?

I hope his pride is not too unforgiving.

[Cal Carpenter]

31. Make sure to tell him

that it's the system that's messed up, that he isn't alone, that it isn't his fault.

People are so hard on themselves, but the thing is you can do everything right, work hard, follow the rules, and still get screwed. And even if he (or anyone in that position) made a mistake or two along the way, no one should live in their car, no one should live with the fear of homelessness or all the insecurity that comes along with being a regular, working person in America.

If you get a chance, just let him know it's not his fault and he's not alone.

[rustydog]

32. Thank you, I like your approach! I will definitely say this

:)

[Cal Carpenter]

39. Thank you

In personal and work capacities I have spent a lot of time with many, many people who are having a tough time. It breaks my heart how many people internalize the blame for their struggles.

The reality is if it were just a matter of personal failings the statistics of homelessness, foreclosure, bankruptcy, debt and other signs of financial struggle wouldn't look like they do. There is a pattern, the source of it is systemic, and while the pain is felt on a personal, individual level the causes are not individual.

Our cultural obsession with 'personal responsibility' makes it really hard for people to talk to other people about this stuff and realize they are not alone. But they are not. There are tens of millions struggling to keep their shit together.

[redqueen]

97. Well said. (nt)

[Anatos]

150. Damn right. /nt

[OneGrassRoot]

66. Perfect. Thank you for sharing that. :) n/t

[SteveM]

123. Who among us has not had to crash at a friend's place and take foodstamps...

I'm sure some avoided this, but I had to do it for two weeks before I could get an efficiency and a job; and getting the job was easy years ago (86 w.p.m. in 1977). Just remember and relate your "worst" situation, then people can better accept their own plight.

The feeling of pride took a real hit in the 1930s with the depression and colored American men deeply. Some joke about it, or can't relate, but these attitudes and expectations are nearly indelible. And I got a feeling those color-fast hues are getting re-inked today.

[cheri010353]

33. Just tell him

to pay it forward if he ever has the chance. Someday there may be someone who needs his help.

[rustydog]

34. Here is a thought...What if he already helped someone...And this is his thanks

[aikoaiko]

86. best response IMHO

[Thav]

101. I said exactly this to someone once

Not near the level of this - they had just run out of fuel on an off ramp. I stopped and they gave me some money to get fuel for them. I dropped my family off at home, got the fuel and returned. He wanted to know what he could do to repay me, I said, "Pay it forward and have a good night." I hope they did.

Helping people is just the right thing to do.

[The Doctor.]

46. I've been in that situation too many times.

Both sides of it, actually.

I remember handing a friend $400 when the world was collapsing in on him last year. He didn't want it, so I said I'd take it back in work on my car (he's a genius mechanic).

No matter what, let him know it's not 'free money'. Young guys have a lot of pride and will tend to feel a 'loss of personal value' if they are simply 'given' help.

Given the situation this guy is in, I can tell he's willing to do whatever it takes to make things work. He'll appreciate and be motivated by a personal investment by his coworker.

Finding a way for him to make up for it, especially with something that won't cost him much or can otherwise be a point of levity, is one of the best things you can do for him. He'll have a hard time feeling like a peer otherwise.

I'd suggest you take this seriously, but it's all up to you guys.

Good luck, and well done.

I can add that I do like the other approaches suggested. You're closest to the situation. Whatever you think is going to make this guy feel like he belongs where he's going is best.

[Parker CA]

51. Tell him simply that you guys were happy to help and that when he can, he can pay it forward.

[UpInArms]

21. all I can say is - thank you

to you and your wife and your boss

and godspeed to you all

[wellstone dem]

22. I love you

Thank you so much.

[Remember Me]

23. No, you're right. No one should be homeless and hungry

in America.

But everyone should be as caring and giving toward others as you, your wife, boss, etc. We will be learning more about that before this is over, and that's a GOOD thing. We'll learn to open our hearts to one another in ways we haven't in the past.

[defendandprotect]

130. +1 --- they have worked very hard to make us fear the poor and homeless ...

just wanted to mention that --

It separates us from them --

homelessness has been made criminal --

We all have to be watching to help others as much as we can !!

This OP and your post are wonderful reminders of that and "opening our hearts" -- !!




:hi:

[GreenPartyVoter]

24. *HUGE hugs*

[jtuck004]

26. K&R! Thank you. And your boss.

And I would like to second your last line.

[Kennah]

27. Rusty, you and your wife rock

I teared up reading that, in no small part because I started my new state gig in Olympia today.

I'm probably not all that far behind your new hire, but I've got enough gas, cash, and food to make it until my first check on the 25th arrives.

People like you make this a better world.

[Lint Head]

28. You ARE an angel.

I am in tears.

[PotatoChip]

30. Just one thing that concerns me

I'm not sure what line of work you are in, but I presume some sort of public safety based on what you've told us. The thing that concerns me is that this guy being newly hired, might have lost his job based on what you told your boss. Thankfully that is not the case, but what if it had been?

Conscious, or unconscious, there is often a bias against people "down on their luck" as if it is mostly their fault. Herman Cain recently said out loud what many of his RW supporters were/are thinking, "If you're poor, it's your fault"- What if your boss had been one of them?

You obviously know your boss better then anyone here, so you probably had thought this whole thing through and considered the mitigating circumstances (the cold weather, etc.) worth the risk. That, or knew your boss well enough to trust him w/this. Either way, I'm thankful that it worked out ok. Just hope future situations don't call for such measures. :-(

Thank you for caring for this young family!

[annm4peace]

35. can you run for the Mayor of Fresno, CA ?

you give me hope, and i know there are many of you. you and your wife are heros.



and Fresno, CA this is going on. What happened to others humanity. I"m going to post your story on the Fresno local news websites and try to shame them into humanity

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2221259

[spooky3]

36. This made my day! Thank you!

[Scruffy1]

37. Even this crusty old radical's eyes started to water.

or I should say eye (ones glass). this is what the working class solidarity is all about.

[lonestarnot]

38. May God bless you, your boss, your house and your horse!

:hug:

[Exultant Democracy]

40. The best employee I ever had was in dire straights when I hired him.

I gave him $200 for gas money and $300 so he could make rent. After two month I had already promoted him and he became one of my top managers.

For all the money that my company spent investing in prizes like gift cards and prizes to top sales men a little human compassion turned out to be a far better investment.

[Go Vols]

41. Retired Ironworker

Some of the best help I had ever hired were living out of their car or close to it.Gave them a $500 drag and all was good.


Good on you man.

[gateley]

42. So many who were in the military are in similar - or worse-

situations. Heartbreaking.

I'm so happy he found such a group of GOOD people, and though I know it's painful to witness, I'm happy you and your wonderful wife will have the gift of helping others (if that makes sense).

:hug:

[Zoeisright]

43. Well, you are an incredible, wonderful person.

I certainly wish there were more people like you in this country and on this planet.

[mntleo2]

44. I live in Seattle and am an advocate for low income families

...please PM me and I will give you my phone number so she can call me. Also please have her call Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic Rights (POWER): 206-455-9983. Ask for Selene or Mariah or she can leave a message and we will call right back as soon as we can. Make sure to tell them Cat sent her (I am a board member) and we will see what other things we can plug them into until they get on their feet. We at POWER all know what they are going through, we have been there and back!

Oh yeah, here is POWER's website so you know we are not a bunch of kooks or sumpin, lol: http://www.oly-wa.us/power/. We are a nonprofit and advocate for low income families. We also are available to do workshops, etc (no charge) about poverty and the things people can do to help.

You know, what you and your wife are doing is a start, since there just are not enough organizations who are overflowing with cash or resources right now. In a way it is a good thing about what you write because it is now time for people to realize that there AREN'T many places these families can go for help. The ones that exist are already maxed out. It is up to US to reach our our hands and help now. Take it from a long time activist and advocate for low income people, that is about all that is left. ;( ;( ;( ;( ;( ;( ;( ;( ;( ;(



Love,
Cat in Seattle

[Left Coast2020]

47. To the Poster at the top.........

AWSOME!!!!:yourock:

I hope there is a day when we can end even the thought of someone having to sleep in their car. Geez. What a horrible thought.

People who sleep in their car should be the first to get apartments/homes from the scumbags on Wall St. who created this mess. No I take that back. The bank scumbags who have mansions on the golf course should forfeit their golfcourse view to the homeless. I'm not kidding either.

[JDPriestly]

45. no one should be sleeping in a car hungry in AMERICA god damn it.

Especially not with a baby.

Why can't Wall Street, Mayor Bloomberg and Fox News understand that this is what OWS is about?

Seems so obvious. And this dire poverty is everywhere. Has been since the 1980s. It's horrible.

Remember when Clinton got rid of welfare. Well here we are.

Clinton did a lot of damage. Sorry to say that. I supported him and walked my precinct for him more than once.

I think it is my experience with Clinton that has made me so cautious about Obama. Obama is making the same kinds of mistakes, mistakes that will hurt our country for a long, long time that Clinton made.

Think the three new trade agreements. We haven't recovered from the loss of jobs due to NAFTA yet and here we are with three more of these pythons around our national neck.

What poor judgment. It can only be due to corporate pay-offs.

[Lunabelle]

48. Thank you for your kindness

America needs more like you!

[democrank]

49. Empathy is a beautiful, beautiful thing.

Bless you

[RainDog]

50. wow. what a powerful story

when will Obama WAKE UP and SEE THE EMERGENCY that has hit the working classes in this nation.

when will representatives in the House stop trying to pass laws about a woman's right to reproductive health care and use the power of their offices to build infrastructure and jobs that pay a living wage.

this story makes me want to cry.

[Fumesucker]

52. Good on you, your boss and your wife..

Thank you from someone who has been in both positions, giving help and needing help.

:hug:

[Daphne08]

53. Bless you, your wife and your boss.

[renate]

54. I wish I could use a year's worth of K&Rs on this and on all the beautiful responses

I wish these times didn't make people need to rely so much on the angels among us... but I am so grateful for the angels among us. You, your boss, the people posting here, and especially your amazing wife, who was literally willing to entertain strangers unawares... you are all such shining examples of who we ought to be.

I am so incredibly moved by this thread. :cry: :grouphug:

[Granny M]

55. I love the three of you. n/t

[Enthusiast]

56. K&R! Nice, rustydog.

Ya done good.

[Norrin Radd]

57. kr

There are many people living in cars and RV's around the Fremont and Ballard neighborhoods; I'm familiar with the location of many of them from going for walks every day around here for the past few years. Sadly, it seems like they get broken into frequently, as most of them have windows covered by cardboard and tape.

Council considers novel way to deal with homeless car campers

http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Council-considers-novel-way-to-deal-with-homeless-2238239.php


This woman has been living outside on the Burke-Gilman Trail for years:



And this is a "camp" built on a pile of railroad ties near the trail (this pic is from a few months ago; it's gotten a little bigger since then):

[DiverDave]

58. You all did the right thing

Thanks for making my day.
I hope it works out for the new guy and his family.

[SemperEadem]

59. just when I'm about to give up on the humanity of people these days

I read a story like yours and know that good and selfless people do exist who will extend a hand to those less fortunate. Your story made my day and brought a little tear to my eye. What treasures you all are.

[ladyVet]

61. gosh

I just don't know what to say, except you, your wife and your boss are wonderful people. Thank you especially for helping out a former military brother. I was in the USAF, so I know how little they probably had when they mustered out.

[rustydog]

133. He was Air Force too! He looks 18, but has to be older.

[cate94]

62. Thanks for helping them.

People like you give me hope.

[Douglas Carpenter]

63. Herman Cain says," if you're poor and are not rich," "Blame yourself" to rapturous applause

Well God Bless you and your wife for being more decent than that.

[madokie]

64. Good thing I type by feel cause I couldn't be replying otherwise

:cry:
Rec
What a couple angles, hell in fact three angels and I don't even believe in a god.

[Ferretherder]

65. As others here have said,...

...you, your wife, AND your boss are ALL angels. Damn good REAL Americans, too!......

...at least the America I like to think I grew up in.

[OneGrassRoot]

67. HUGE K&R through tears!!! n/t

[babylonsister]

68. You all warmed my heart this cold morning; thanks for caring!

:hug:

[Sienna86]

69. You, your wife, and boss are good people. n/t

n/t

[hue]

70. Thanks for all You've done & for sharing this!

As Hillary Clinton says, "It takes a village!" What a blessing You all are!

[liberal N proud]

71. This is what makes you a bleeding heart liberal

Good for you!!!!!!!

Helping others.

[HughBeaumont]

75. A heart that doesn't bleed is a heart that isn't functioning.

:)

[Le Taz Hot]

72. What you send out to the cosmos is what you get back.

You, your wife and your boss have some great karma coming and you'll get it back a thousand fold. People like you? YOU are the REAL America.

[lunatica]

73. Fuck! You just made me cry!

Having someone help you in a time of need is something there aren't enough words of gratitude to express how you feel. When someone helps you it changes you inside forever. It restores your belief in the kindness of people and you never forget it because you know first hand that people can be unbelievably kind. I have payed it forward all my life because I got unconditional help when I needed it.

This family will never forget this. It will change their lives forever.

Yeah, it's cry-worthy.

[Reader Rabbit]

74. "no one should be sleeping in a car hungry in AMERICA god damn it."

I agree. But at least one of my students is doing this. He and his dad are living in a camper in a friend's driveway.

[mod mom]

76. I really hope this job brings them the stability they deserve.

Kudos to you and your boss! :thumbsup:

[rustydog]

142. If we can get him to his first paycheck, I think he will have a whole

lot more hope.

[myrna minx]

77. *sob*

:cry:

[leveymg]

78. This is like something out of The Grapes of Wrath, but with a happy ending.

You're a good man. So is your boss and wife - bless you and yours.

[BlueIris]

79. Awwww. nt

[WCGreen]

81. ditto...

[MrsBrady]

80. this made me cry

good on all of you.

[AllyCat]

82. Thanks to all of you for doing something to help these people.

A world that lets anyone sleep in a car with no food, heat, or home is cold. An 8 month old baby doing the same is morally corrupt. That this should happen in the "richest country in the world" is unthinkable.

Thank you for stepping up to help them.

[Stuart G]

83. Thanks for Posting. k and r

[Jamastiene]

84. Damn this economy and the greedy bastards that caused it.

Props to you, your boss, and your wife. :thumbsup:

[MrsBrady]

85. make sure to give us an update....

i'm curious to find out if they come stay with you.

[a2liberal]

87. K&R (n/t)

[lsewpershad]

88. Tears welled up over here as well

[FourScore]

89. You, your wife and your boss all give me hope.

Thank you so much.

[ooglymoogly]

90. You speak for the good in all of us.

Thank you from the bottom. Honor is won...you and yours win big...good onya mate. This feeling you engender here is worth more than all the money in the world.

[Missy Vixen]

91. Please thank your boss for our family

And thanks to you and your wife for offering to take this family in.

I saw another story on KCPQ (FAUX affiliate) news last night about merchants in Ballard who are mad over people who live in their cars parking in the area. OMG, there's GARBAGE involved. This must not happen. :eyes: If they had somewhere else to live, they wouldn't be living in a car!

>My God, this economy has to turn around at some point. no one should be sleeping in a car hungry in AMERICA god damn it.<

That's right. It's WRONG.

Thank you again. If we all just did a little, maybe more people can come in from the cold.

[muffin1]

92. What a sad and wonderful story.

You and your wife (and your boss!!) are beautiful people. How I wish we had people like you in government. O8) :hug:

[DFW]

94. Thanks for proving once again

Republicans like to claim they are Christians and act like they aren't.

Democrats may not all claim to be Christians, but they act like they are.

[femrap]

95. This is the result

of the Hypocritical Fundies who think Jesus hated sharing with those less fortunate.

Tax the fucking Rich, NOW!

[Beavker]

98. Totally agree

If we could just get the Fox/Teabag sheep to come off of their high horse, their Jesus trip, and their 'nothing could happen to me, because I'm a hard worker, and they must not be' delusions, we could get this all done.

Hatred and stupidity is bringing down this country and costing lives.

[redqueen]

99. Thanks for being awesome.

That goes for your wife and boss, too.

[JTFrog]

102. Thank you.

From someone who was in that situation almost 30 years ago, I know how much your humanity means to that young family.

*wiping tears from my eyes*

Thank you for sharing.

[LittleGirl]

103. can't see through the tears

thank you for that story...and sharing it. Most angels are silent...Bless you. I would do the same if I could.

[Bryn]

104. You and Your Boss and Your Wife are wonderful!!

:loveya: I am so glad there are still good people out there K&R

[bertman]

105. You made an old man cry. Bless you for what y'all did for them. REC. nt

[krispos42]

106. Sure is dusty in here.

:fistbump:

[mactime]

107. Thank you

heartwarming story

[DireStrike]

108. Shocking. Standard fare in corporate America would be to fire him right away.

Poor and possibly homeless? Unemployed? We don't need a loser like that at this firm!

[Mother Of Four]

111. You, your boss, your wife-

Thank you guys for being so loving and caring. If I could I'd give all of you a huge bear hug, one that squishes the breath right out of all of you.

:grouphug:

[radhika]

112. Angel Wings all around - you, wife, boss and this long-suffering family... n/t

[Chorophyll]

113. K&R. Good people. All of you. nt

[AikidoSoul]

114. Blessings on you, your boss, your wife

and the family.


:yourock:

The chain of empathy and assistance is very admirable.

[jwirr]

115. That is wonderful. I once lived in a car with my two daughters and

it is no fun even when you treat it like an adventure. In my case the police stopped to ask me what was wrong and social services gave me help. You and your wife are truly angels.

[AikidoSoul]

116. K & R this. We all need a boost of positive energy and hope.

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[hamsterjill]

117. Good for you!

That was a very good deed that you, your boss and your wife did! May the kindess come back to you ten fold.

Proud to have people like you on OUR side!!!

[mazzarro]

118. You, your wife/family and your boss are all wonderful angels

May this kindness bring all of you bountiful kindness and good fortune in return - many folds if I may add.

Thank you to all the three of you and may God bless you all.

[jtown1123]

120. Thank you for your kindness...you made me cry n/t

[Demonaut]

121. thanks!

I needed to hear a story like this

[AverageJoe90]

122. Kudos to you AND your wife. =') nt

[whatchamacallit]

124. Compassion is strength. n/t

[RoccoR5955]

125. K&R for a TRUE American!

That would be you and your wife Rusty.

[Aerows]

126. Beautiful story

We need more people like you, your wife and your boss in this world. Thank goodness everyone pitched in to help.

It makes me have a little more faith in the world when I hear a story of goodness, rather than the sadness that seems to be pervasive.

[earcandle]

127. Awesome!

[defendandprotect]

128. Wonderful story -- about wonderful people!!! We need an angle in the White House -- !!!

How about it? :)


Long time no hear either Dems or Obama talking about our jobless, or the ill and

suffering among us -- 50 million without health care!!

[jorno67]

129. You KICK ASS!

[Skittles]

131. you and your wife are awesome

and Kudos to your tough boss who appears to be sweet as marshmallow inside :D

[santamargarita]

132. What a good story. Bless you and your boss.

This is a result of 8 years of Bush Hell!

[Motown_Johnny]

134. there is a follow up thread here (link)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2232109

[Liberal_in_LA]

135. k&r

[bluestate10]

136. A good person you are. And so is your tough boss and your wife.

Look like you make good choices often.

[Rhiannon12866]

137. Wow! K&R!

You and your wife are truly at the top of the list of good people... O8)

[Fire Walk With Me]

138. Happy 503rd Recommendation.

:hi:

[louslobbs]

139. It is an honor to share this planet with people like you Rustydog, what a wonderful and caring

human....being......Your way of being, is what will help to transform America for the better.

With much respect and love,
Lou

[Sarah Ibarruri]

140. You, your wife and your boss are angels walking among us. nt

[orbitalman]

143. Kick and Recommend: Recommend: Recommend: Recommend

[frylock]

144. this is so heartwrenching. i've read through this thread 3 or 4 times today..

good on ya, rusty.

[Canuckistanian]

146. You're a MENSCH, rustydog

And I don't give that title to any old hero. :thumbsup:

[WillyT]

147. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

:cry:

:grouphug:

:yourock:

:hug:

:kick:

[Catherine Vincent]

148. Hugs!

:thumbsup:

[proud patriot]

151. Blessed be

[fortyfeetunder]

152. A high-five for you Rusty Dog

I just saw your post, and congratulate you, your wife, co-workers and boss for making a big difference in the life of that young man's family. :yourock:

[trof]

153. Now THAT'S a Christmas story. Rec 519 or whatever.

Good on ya'!
:thumbsup: