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Amaryllis

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

Thu Feb 9, 2017, 02:33 PM

Feb 2017

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.

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I am deeply touched but the gift of a heart and here is why [View all] yeoman6987 Feb 2017 OP

I'm sorry you lost an old friend and you didn't get that job. I look forward to this week at DU. In_The_Wind Feb 2017 #1

Thank you so much yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #2

I have way too much time on my hands. DU helps me to remain sane. In_The_Wind Feb 2017 #5

I so agree. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #7

This is so great to hear such a personal story. PearliePoo2 Feb 2017 #3

Thank you. It gave me a lift that's for sure. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #4

I am sorry. I hope there is comfort and solace for you in the coming days etherealtruth Feb 2017 #6

Thank you for the kind words yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #8

Enjoy the hearts etherealtruth Feb 2017 #9

You are so super and appreciated. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #28

Dear yeoman6987, horseshoecrab Feb 2017 #10

so very sorry for the loss of your brothers. niyad Feb 2017 #12

Thank you niyad horseshoecrab Feb 2017 #15

Hugs for sure. We are in this sometimes brutal world together. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #18

Brutal world sounds accurate horseshoecrab Feb 2017 #34

I am so very sorry for the loss of your friend, and not getting the job. Nothing can make niyad Feb 2017 #11

It sure is. I don't know what I'd do without this wonderful site and great people. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #20

I think it is kindness and caring that allow us to get through hard times like this. It is so easy Amaryllis Feb 2017 #13

You're making my screen blurry. So wonder a post. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #29

Very warm message. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #14

I am feeling it today. I never should have turned to alcohol that's for sure. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #21

Thanks for sharing. hamsterjill Feb 2017 #16

You du'ers are awesome! So kind. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #22

Hang in there . . . We need liberal thinkers because we are going to take back our county! Liberal In Red State Feb 2017 #17

I'm ready to fight for this country along with you exceptional people. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #23

Thank you for sharing... ProudProgressiveNow Feb 2017 #19

My pleasure. You guys are treasures I am so lucky to have in my life. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #25

I'm so sorry TuxedoKat Feb 2017 #24

Thank you. I just have to remember that the sun will rise and the shock wears off yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #26

GREAT post, and at least a bit of a happy ending. calimary Feb 2017 #27

Thank you. I most certainly am grateful to DUer friends. yeoman6987 Feb 2017 #30

Thank you! StarryNite Feb 2017 #31

I have no hearts to give but here's a k&r qanda Feb 2017 #32

Hang tough, I've been at rock-bottom a couple times... VOX Feb 2017 #33

Oh, yeoman6987! I am so sorry for your troubles and so glad for your heart (AND the fact Squinch Feb 2017 #35

We are one. Hang in there! mfcorey1 Feb 2017 #36

here CatWoman Feb 2017 #37

So sorry you lost your friend and didn't get the job. emmadoggy Feb 2017 #38

a heart for you too my sweet Skittles Feb 2017 #40

Oh my. emmadoggy Feb 2017 #41

and another Skittles Feb 2017 #39