"May the joy that you give to others be the joy that comes back to you!" That is how Gail started the story she wrote about her neighbor Joan. She sounds like an incredible neighbor...and I am so glad Gail has her in her life.
Here is Gail's story...
Joan is my neighbor...and has become a very special friend! We met at the mailbox several years ago and since then I have discovered some of her gifts of kindness. The longer I know her the more remarkable I find out she is!
My first discovery was that she traps all of our local feral cats and takes them in to get neutered. Then she brings them back home to care for them. Neighbors also bring in strays that they have found injured for her tender loving care! Single-handedly she has decreased our feral cat population to only a few scraggly strays!
Then I came to find out she works for 'Meals on Wheels' and has for years! She gets up at 5am three days a week to make food for the deliveries. She also donates her hair to make wigs for cancer patients. Her mom developed Alzheimer's and Joan brought her home to care for her until she passed away.Through all of this she maintains an incredible positive attitude and a keen sensitivity as to what needs to be done. The longer I know her the more I uncover about her gifts from her heart!
When we are away from home (which has been quite a bit lately as we have a new grand baby!) she brings in our mail and drags our garbage cans in and out. It is always a race when we are home to get them before she does!
I'm sure what I have written about her is just a small portion of what she actually does for others with enthusiasm, humor and dedication! She is so spontaneous, funny and fun! So I would like to share my appreciation in a special way....Tag You're It!!!
With all my love and gratefulness,
Gail
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