Do you think Ping knows
how to relax?
***
Mom has been tending to the mess
that Hurricane Irma so kindly bestowed upon us.
Firstly, we count our blessings that
our home was not impacted, truly we do.
Because literally across the street
people are having to gut their homes
from flooding.
But, being older than dirt, Mom just can't
do as much of the yardwork as she once did.
So she has been doing what she could, as
she could.
She came into contact with a local
Boy Scout group, none of whom she knew
in any way. They said they would come by
and help. Mom was so appreciative of the
offer, but she really didn't think total
strangers would show up to help her out.
GUESS WHAT?
This last week a group of about 25 Boy
Scouts showed up and helped Mom get her
downed fence cut up and to the curb,
cut down half fallen limbs and
helped pick up loose debris in the
yard. In about 2 hours they were able to
do it all. What would have taken Mom
weeks they did in just a few hours.
Mom was in total gratitude to them for
doing this.
Not just the help, but seeing such fine young
men doing something they were enjoying
and being so respectful.
It gave Mom a different appreciation for
the youth in our community.
So, a huge shout out
to Troop #653 in our community
for helping an old woman in time of need.
***
Mom has been tending to the mess
that Hurricane Irma so kindly bestowed upon us.
Firstly, we count our blessings that
our home was not impacted, truly we do.
Because literally across the street
people are having to gut their homes
from flooding.
But, being older than dirt, Mom just can't
do as much of the yardwork as she once did.
So she has been doing what she could, as
she could.
She came into contact with a local
Boy Scout group, none of whom she knew
in any way. They said they would come by
and help. Mom was so appreciative of the
offer, but she really didn't think total
strangers would show up to help her out.
GUESS WHAT?
This last week a group of about 25 Boy
Scouts showed up and helped Mom get her
downed fence cut up and to the curb,
cut down half fallen limbs and
helped pick up loose debris in the
yard. In about 2 hours they were able to
do it all. What would have taken Mom
weeks they did in just a few hours.
Mom was in total gratitude to them for
doing this.
Not just the help, but seeing such fine young
men doing something they were enjoying
and being so respectful.
It gave Mom a different appreciation for
the youth in our community.
So, a huge shout out
to Troop #653 in our community
for helping an old woman in time of need.
Ping, are you making some biscuits to give to those likely hungry scouts??
ReplyDeleteThey sure did a most wonderfur thing to help your Mom! Kudos to them and their leaders.
That is awesome that the Boy Scouts stepped up to help! My human is actually not surprised - that is the sort of work ethic they are given by being in the organization.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that the Boy Scouts came and helped you.
ReplyDeleteIt really is good to see young boys helping people in the community. They will most likely become very fine men.
Maybe now, Ping can make biscuits in the sun :)
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
Wow, kudos to those Boy Scouts! What a welcome change, to read about people, especially young people, lending a hand like that. Well done!
ReplyDeleteScritches and head butts to Ping...everyone take care, have a good week!
Ping! We think that is a grand, grand story and glad they got that sorted for your person!
ReplyDeleteDear Mr Ping! You look so very happy and relaxed! And now I know why! What wonderful young men Troop #653 has!
ReplyDeleteWe send purrs to them (and all of you too!)
Marv
My heart swelled reading this. Reading good news about youth that work hard, help others and are respectful is a wonderful testimony! I'm so glad you got this help!
ReplyDeletePing, you look gorgeous!
Oh my word this post has made me smile and and get a bet wet eyed too. God bless 653 and their parents and leaders for training and loving and leading such fine boys on their way to manhood. I PREDICT EACH WILL MAKE THEIR MARK ON THE WORLD. AND I BET THEY REC'D AS MUCH FROM DOING IT AS YOU DID.
ReplyDeleteHUGS MADI AND MOM
Looking good Ping. Hooray for the Scouts, that is so very wonderful there were there for you.
ReplyDeleteThat was really a nice thing to do, Ping. You made me so purroud of my two-feet siblings as they are all scouts too❤Pawkisses for a Happy day😽❤😻
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad you are safe and wow that there are those of good character in our fair land! Yay
ReplyDeleteTimmy and Family
Merci de ces bonnes nouvelles, contente de’ vous voir en sécurité
ReplyDeletePing est magnifique
dood....ewe due noe how ta chillax !!!
ReplyDeleteN 984 paws up that yur mom getted this help....manee thanx two troop 653; we think yur awesum....
we R sorree bout de nayborz tho :(
Ping...you are totally handsome! Mama, I am so happy that the Boy Scouts helped so well. They ARE fine young men. Raised three of the rascals myself.
ReplyDeleteWith all the recent disasters, we know lots of people have stepped forward to help, but we agree that young people today can be way too self-centered. Big giant purrs to these Boy Scouts for coming to your aid. As two of us are Cat Scouts, we surely would have helped if we lived near you. Our dad was an Eagle Scout! As for Ping...we always love seeing your gingery goodness. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy
ReplyDeleteThat's so wonderful! Good to know there are still lots of good people out there lending a helping hand where they can.
ReplyDeletePaws up to the Boy Scouts!
ReplyDeleteThis is such heart warming wonderful news. A Great BIG Thanks to the Boy Scouts! Purrs
ReplyDeletethat was so sweet of them!!! You should bake them some cookies and send them to them!
ReplyDeletePaws up for the Scouts! We're so glad you got help so you can get your yard set back to rights again.
ReplyDeleteYes, we think Mr. Ping definitely knows how to relax. He should give lessons :-) We are so glad the Boy Scouts came and helped. We are not surprised they showed up like they said they would. CatDaddy Junior was a Cub Scout and then a Boy Scout. Mumsy was a leader in both Cubs and Scouts too. Imagine what a wonderful world it would be if everyone just helped each other :-) Hugs and love to you all!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see there are great young people around. Ping you are my handsome boy.
ReplyDeleteThose Boy Scouts are sure special guys!
ReplyDeleteWhat great work by the scouts. And we're thankful you guys didn't have the damage that many suffered. It must have been a close-run thing, though.
ReplyDeleteBoy scouts are great! They have always been willing to help. A young girl in Houston went back into her flooded home to get her prized possession, Her Brownie Girl Scout vest. When she got the the assigned shelter, she put on the vest ans started serving. She was not alone. They have reported this in almost every shelter where Girl Scouts have been displaced to, helping
ReplyDeletePing is a cutie. That is a wonderful story about The Boy Scouts.
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