What a Great Neighbor

Polly wanted to pass more tags! So she tagged her special neighbor Stacey. I think we could all use a great neighbor like Stacey!

Here is what Polly had to say...

In March I got an email from my daughter, McCall, saying that a girl she used to work with had had a tragedy just happen to her and her family.  The girl had left their rental home to go and pick up her children from school and when she returned, the house was up in flames.  Her little family lost everything they owned except the clothes on their backs.  My heart just ached for them and I knew I needed to do something to help out.

I called my friend Vicki (who I also tagged) to see if she could help me gather up any clothes for the family and she immediately called all of her family and our mutual friend, Stacey.  

Well, Stacey jumped right on the band wagon to help!  There were four children in the family - one boy, and three little girls.  Stacey got all of their clothes sizes and shoe sizes, including the mom's, and really went to work gathering what she could.  I was overwhelmed with the amount of clothing she dropped off at my house!!!!  She made several follow up inquiries as well to see what else they might need in the way of toys or household items.  (Stacey is currently our church's Stake Primary President, which is the organization for the children, and her heart really went out to this family.)

The back of Stacey's house faces mine so she has a perfect view of the front of my house.  I got an email several months ago from her as well that said:

Hello Friend,

So I've been sitting here for the past fifteen minutes debating whether to send this - hoping that you'll realize that it is from a concerned friend and NOT from a nosy neighbor.  I always go out to walk Gus the minute I get home from work and saw President Holmes and some other people leaving your house.  Is everything okay?  Don't need to know anything - just want to know if you're okay and if I can help.

If there is one thing that I've learned personally the past three years it's that just because someone is smiling and joking in public, that doesn't necessarily mean that life is peachy.  I adore you and am always here for a vent.

Stacey 

As it turns out, President Holmes is a contractor and I was having some renovations done in my basement!  But I really thought that was the sweetest thing, and said in the sweetest way! Stacey would truly do anything to help someone - and she has proven she will whether she knows you or not!!!! 

Here is the note I wrote to Stacey along with a basket of goodies to let her know how terrific I think she is!!!

Dear Stacey,

I wanted to let you know how much I truly admire and respect you.

You are a great example of someone who is always willing to help

and lend a hand or support or whatever else might be needed!

Thank you SO much for the concern you showed toward McCall's

friend and her situation and for going Above and Beyond in the

effort to gather clothes.

You are amazing and I appreciate our friendship!!!  xo