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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsAt my one stop yesterday the vibes were so awesome.
Dyslexic bad punctuation warning.
Its 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 Im trying to describe in what i felt.
One fellow loading with a hand jack asked me if Im 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.
SheltieLover
(81,181 posts)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.
Dunc
(365 posts)SheltieLover
(81,181 posts)Skritches to your Best Boy golden floof.
NNadir
(38,220 posts)gademocrat7
(11,973 posts)for interacting with these special people.
We have a Downs Syndrome nephew who is kind and enjoys meeting people.
DeeDeeNY
(3,958 posts)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.