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Old Jan 15, 2008, 09:35 PM
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Today I was in the grocery store and saw a very nice lady who gets her shoes where I got my body brace. We really hit it off at the brace store. She's just a lovely person.

I complimented her on the snow flake pin she was wearing. She immediately took it off and gave it to me. When she put it in my hand, I saw what had been hidden against the back drop of her black coat. It has grey pearls on two rows of points of the snowflake and the most beautiful crystals make up the rest of it. When I saw the pearls I told her I couldn't possibly accept a gift like that but she insisted and I put it on, right there in the store.

She couldn't possibly know that I have been wanting something with grey pearls but couldn't afford anything like that. She also didn't know that I absolutely love snow flakes and that my birthday is this month and that the pin will be the only present I will receive.

God, (the HP, the universe or whatever you want to call it), sure does work in mysterious ways! Something Wonderful Happened to Me Today!
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Old Jan 15, 2008, 09:38 PM
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What a lovely human being!!! I'm so happy to hear about that lovely act of graciousness. Glad to hear about your wonderful day.

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Old Jan 15, 2008, 09:41 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2008, 09:56 PM
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There are so many beautiful and kind people in the world. How wonderful you two have met, and what an awesome way for her to share a friendship with you! I love hearing such great stories, thanks so much for sharing.
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Old Jan 15, 2008, 09:56 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2008, 10:03 PM
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oh Jan that is so heartwarming! it is good to know that great people still exist in the world!
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Old Jan 15, 2008, 10:59 PM
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Thats so awesome Stepford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jan 15, 2008, 11:31 PM
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How wonderful, I know I would feel just as good giving away the pin. P.S. Happy Birthday!
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Old Jan 15, 2008, 11:42 PM
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When the grey clouds gather and a storm blows in...soon the skies clear and the sun shines again.

Last week was your grey skies my friend..and you survived the storm.

This week, the sun is now shining on you and rewarded you with love, warmth and a random act of kindness.....just like you have been more than willing to give to others Something Wonderful Happened to Me Today!

Many happy days to you dear (((( Jan ))))

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Old Jan 16, 2008, 12:05 AM
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That is so wonderful.
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Old Jan 16, 2008, 12:47 AM
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Way cool Jan!!

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Old Jan 16, 2008, 01:48 AM
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(((((((((((( Dear Hearts )))))))))))

Thank you so very much. My heart feels very full and warm. There are truly great people left out there.

Last week it was really icy on the parking lot. This gentleman was walking carrying groceries and he fell down. I went to help and this younger couple ran over to help. They even offered to walk him all the way home. Wasn't that just wonderful? Something Wonderful Happened to Me Today!

It's so good to know that nice people still help other people.

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Old Jan 16, 2008, 12:40 PM
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Something Wonderful Happened to Me Today!And do a little chilli pepper dance .......We know a birthday comes but once a year ,,,, But kindness can happen many times over . Something Wonderful Happened to Me Today!
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Old Jan 16, 2008, 01:18 PM
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(((( Jan ))))
What a lovely lady. I'm glad something good happened to you. You deserve it. Yes, there are still kind people in the world.
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Old Jan 16, 2008, 03:50 PM
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Im glad something so very special happened to you
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Old Jan 16, 2008, 07:54 PM
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(((((((( Dear Hearts )))))))))

Thank you, each and every one!!!!!! Something Wonderful Happened to Me Today!

Love and hugs,

Jan
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Old Jan 16, 2008, 09:15 PM
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Thats a heart warmng story, thank you. Is'nt it amazing? the power of giving, the truth of it being "more blessed" than to receive! I can relate very strongly to her act of selflessness twoard you, It's a joyful thing to put "love" into action. She chose the "pearl of greater value".
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