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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 4:08:03 PM
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We went to our appointment to get the keys to our new rental house, but the landlords didn't show. So we called after waiting about 10 minutes. The landlady answered crying. She asked if we could re-schedule. Her brother just killed himself! I feel just horrible and told her of course! I also asked if she needed dinner tonight or if there was anything I could do.
We are supposed to re-schedule tomorrow sometime.
What would you do? Would you buy flowers, a card, or just be sympathetic? I don't really know the landlords all that well yet- I have only met him once and spoken to her on the phone. They seem like really fantastic people. Very caring and loving types.
My instinct is to want to jump in and try to ease this time for them in anyway- but at the same time I know that is in the "Wierd category" for anyone not a farmgirl in these days.
What would you do?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 4:15:27 PM
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Bread...and a nice note. I have somehow discovered that baking for people whose spirits I would like to raise or help or comfort has always been well-received. Probably people will be coming by to see her/them. Maybe a basketful of muffins, rolls or cookies would be handy for her to have on hand for visitors?
What a sad situation!!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 5:29:42 PM
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How sad, Alee. You are sweet to even think like that. Most people would not even bother if they didn't know them. But you have a very kind heart. I hope you are able to get into your new house soon.
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 6:20:27 PM
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Alee, Good true "farmgirl" actions. Bless you for your act of kindness.. (hugs) Cheryl
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
Almost daily posts at:
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You never know when what you say or do will make a difference...Kerry Kennedy
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2009 : 7:22:18 PM
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Thanks ladies! I just don't want to be the "creepy" lady. Ya'know. I have some bananas so I think I will make a double batch of banana bread and maybe some cookies and some muffins.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Tina
Watkinsville
GA
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Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 06:44:04 AM
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You have a realy good farm girl heart.
Tina~#455 |
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 08:11:13 AM
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Alee, I think the bread, muffins and cookies is perfect. You will be remembered sweetly for it. I always feel go with your heart and do what you think is best,it seldom fails. Your landlady will be thankful for your kindness.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 08:35:24 AM
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Alee-
That sound so generous of you. Your new Landlords will NEVER forget the kindness that you are showing to them at this time of need. I will keep prayers being sent to this family!
Lori
Have a Country Day |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 10:26:41 AM
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I just spoke with my landlord and he said his wife is a bit inundated with food at the moment. So I am going to hold off for now and just try to be the most low-key tenant for them so they can have time to start the healing process.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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Edited by - Alee on Mar 07 2009 10:28:06 AM |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 11:16:13 AM
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Alee sounds like you moved just in time to help them. Listen to her/him. In the near future when they feel the need to talk it always helps just to listen. Banana bread is also great to recieve anytime. How sad
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 6:43:19 PM
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I know! I feel so bad for them! I am so grateful that they chose us to rent from them from all the people who turned in applications (like 10!). So we are going to strive to be the best possible tenents.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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