I am deeply touched but the gift of a heart and here is why

[yeoman6987]

Yesterday I received very bad news that a very close friend of mine from high school lost his battle with cancer and died. I didn't get the job I NEED desperately and I was so depressed on top of already being depressed over our nation. I was drinking and having a horrible day just trying to forget everything. When I got a notice of a heart and I just started balling and it released me from my funk. The timing honestly could never have been better. God only knows what the results would have been if I stayed drinking and feeling like crap.

I sincerely thank both heart donors. If you ever wonder if it will change a day or more, I promise you it does.

[In_The_Wind]

1. I'm sorry you lost an old friend and you didn't get that job. I look forward to this week at DU.

I hope things in your life take a turn for the better.

[yeoman6987]

2. Thank you so much

DU is such a special place for me.

[In_The_Wind]

5. I have way too much time on my hands. DU helps me to remain sane.

One or two special friends to lend an ear when no one else seems to care helps a lot.

[yeoman6987]

7. I so agree.

I literally believe du saves lives and mental health.

[PearliePoo2]

3. This is so great to hear such a personal story.

It's amazing how a simple act can have such a profound effect.
I sincerely wish you well.

[yeoman6987]

4. Thank you. It gave me a lift that's for sure.

[etherealtruth]

6. I am sorry. I hope there is comfort and solace for you in the coming days

[yeoman6987]

8. Thank you for the kind words

Tomorrow night is the viewing so a chance to say a final goodbye and I will get off my butt and begin putting even more job applications out.

[etherealtruth]

9. Enjoy the hearts

I will have you know (for what its worth) I purchased hearts so I could give you some more.

Sometimes we all need a little extra love!

[yeoman6987]

28. You are so super and appreciated.

[horseshoecrab]

10. Dear yeoman6987,

I can relate and am so sorry that you've lost your friend.

I lost my brother to cancer on Tuesday and have been depressed. My other brother died of cancer in November.

Today I found a heart had been given to me. Whoever gifted me can't possibly know how much it means! Thank you to my donor. I so appreciate the kindness.

Hang in there yeoman6987. Better days must surely lie ahead of us.

[niyad]

12. so very sorry for the loss of your brothers.

[horseshoecrab]

15. Thank you niyad

I appreciate your kind thought.

[yeoman6987]

18. Hugs for sure. We are in this sometimes brutal world together.

[horseshoecrab]

34. Brutal world sounds accurate

But things will improve, I am sure of it.

My brothers were true blue dems all the way and I will miss them.

Hugs for sure, you're right! We must all stick together as dems to fight the menace we face.

I hope you'll have an abundance of new job offers in the very near future!

[niyad]

11. I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend, and not getting the job. Nothing can make

up for the loss of a friend, but here is hoping a truly wonderful job will be yours very soon.

DU is the best--has helped keep what is left of my sanity since the bush nightmare.

[yeoman6987]

20. It sure is. I don't know what I'd do without this wonderful site and great people.

[Amaryllis]

13. I think it is kindness and caring that allow us to get through hard times like this. It is so easy

to fall into despair when times are tough, but just a small kindness can be transformative. This is where our power lies. We can't control the bigger picture, but look what a difference those hearts made for you, and then you shared your story and uplifted all of us, and reminded us how important it is to focus on what we can do to uplift others. I find that is the best way for me to get out of my funk when it seems hopeless. So my thanks as well to whoever gave you those hearts, and thank you for sharing your story.

[yeoman6987]

29. You're making my screen blurry. So wonder a post.

[NCTraveler]

14. Very warm message.

This is only because I care. Drinking doesn't suppress emotions. When one states that, there is a bigger problem. Take care. We need you.

[yeoman6987]

21. I am feeling it today. I never should have turned to alcohol that's for sure.

[hamsterjill]

16. Thanks for sharing.

I am happy to learn that a simple act had such a profound effect. DU'ers are wonderful people!

I am thankful for the fellow DU'ers who have bestowed hearts on me, too. It put a smile on my face and reminded me that there are nice people left in this world, that we all need and support one another, and that we can do anything if we just stick together!

[yeoman6987]

22. You du'ers are awesome! So kind.

[Liberal In Red State]

17. Hang in there . . . We need liberal thinkers because we are going to take back our county!

[yeoman6987]

23. I'm ready to fight for this country along with you exceptional people.

[ProudProgressiveNow]

19. Thank you for sharing...

[yeoman6987]

25. My pleasure. You guys are treasures I am so lucky to have in my life.

[TuxedoKat]

24. I'm so sorry

for the loss of your dear friend and the job situation. I'm glad the hearts cheered you up. They are very uplifting indeed. What kind of work are you looking for?

[yeoman6987]

26. Thank you. I just have to remember that the sun will rise and the shock wears off

I think that it was a snowball that threw me off course.

[calimary]

27. GREAT post, and at least a bit of a happy ending.

I hope another offer comes - preferably as many offers as you now have hearts!

[yeoman6987]

30. Thank you. I most certainly am grateful to DUer friends.

[StarryNite]

31. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your bittersweet story. Somebody brightened my day by giving me a heart and although my day wasn't nearly as bad as yours was, it still wasn't a good day for me and receiving the heart made me feel better. I just hope all the 'heart donors' know they are making a difference. A big THANK YOU to all of the donors!

[qanda]

32. I have no hearts to give but here's a k&r

Sorry for your loss. 😔

[VOX]

33. Hang tough, I've been at rock-bottom a couple times...

And know how hard it is to claw oneself up out of a deep hole. You can only go upward from this point forward. Things will break well for you soon.

Cheers--

[Squinch]

35. Oh, yeoman6987! I am so sorry for your troubles and so glad for your heart (AND the fact

that you got a bunch of those DU hearts.)

[mfcorey1]

36. We are one. Hang in there!

[CatWoman]

37. here

have another

[emmadoggy]

38. So sorry you lost your friend and didn't get the job.

It never fails that bad things come in bundles. I'm so glad that the hearts helped a little.

[Skittles]

40. a heart for you too my sweet

yes indeed

[emmadoggy]

41. Oh my.

That's so sweet of you. Thank you!! And right back 'atcha!

[Skittles]

39. and another

someone is always here on DU for you, yeoman6987