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Dunc

(365 posts)
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 04:16 AM 6 hrs ago

At my one stop yesterday the vibes were so awesome.

Dyslexic bad punctuation warning.

It’s a place that employs those that are mentally handicapped. Usually if it is going to be a half hour or longer i will wait in my day cab.
Yesterday i stood by my trailer as it was being loaded just enjoying the sweetness and innocence of those that work there.
Examples of what I’m trying to describe in what i felt.

One fellow loading with a hand jack asked me if I’m going to drive this freight to California. I replied no then i explained to him it will go to our terminal get unloaded and reloaded.

And then will go into our system to go across country or perhaps to the rail yard on a loaded trailer and go west. Yet this gentle kind human told me one day he wants to visit California.
A young woman perhaps in her twenties proudly told me about her cat that just had a litter of kittens. She found the momma cat a couple of weeks ago and took her in.
Just saying i left that stop feeling good from hanging out with these lovely people.

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At my one stop yesterday the vibes were so awesome. (Original Post) Dunc 6 hrs ago OP
So glad you had such a great experience with those fabulous young people. SheltieLover 6 hrs ago #1
You have a good day too Sheltie. Dunc 5 hrs ago #2
Thx, Dunc SheltieLover 5 hrs ago #3
Thanks for sharing this tale of a wonderful moment. KnR. NNadir 4 hrs ago #4
Thank you, Dunc gademocrat7 4 hrs ago #5
Thank you for expressing these beautiful thoughts about vulnerable people DeeDeeNY 3 hrs ago #6

SheltieLover

(81,181 posts)
1. So glad you had such a great experience with those fabulous young people.
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 05:08 AM
6 hrs ago

I remember when life was much simpler for many people and the majority behaved more in that manner as you describe.

Hold the though and feeling, Dunc!

Have a great day & stay safe out there.

gademocrat7

(11,973 posts)
5. Thank you, Dunc
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 07:06 AM
4 hrs ago

for interacting with these special people.
We have a Downs Syndrome nephew who is kind and enjoys meeting people.

DeeDeeNY

(3,958 posts)
6. Thank you for expressing these beautiful thoughts about vulnerable people
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 07:28 AM
3 hrs ago

My son is not as high functioning as the young people you write about and could never hold an outside job. But he attends a day program filled with such happiness and learning and good people, that anyone who comes in contact with them for even a short amount of time can't help but feel refreshed by their sweetness and innocence.

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