People Can Be Kind During A Power Cut

[pastafreak]

My 84 year old brother, some may remember, had sepsis several years ago. He still has some lingering mobility issues connected with that...and other old age related problems. During last week's power cut, a new neighbour who's South American, ran a power cord from his generator across 2 houses, into my brothers bedroom...to power the air mattress for his hospital bed. Another Hispanic neighbour ran an extension into their kitchen for the refrigerator. No food wasted.
He's often mentioned that he and my SIL have good neighbours. I'm so glad they do. There should be more like that...we need to hear the good stories.

[LadyCG]

I think most people generally are willing to help in someone's hour of need. Our next door neighbour has lent us his ladders as we needed two sets of ladders on occasion and we've had them for a few weeks now. He told us to keep them as long as we need and drop them back when we've finished with them.

The Saturday street party which started during lockdown is still ongoing, although the numbers have dwindled.

It must be comforting to know that your brother is part of a good community.

[Mamyalynne]

Good neighbours really are a boon and give peace of mind to relatives too - well done to them.

[pastafreak]

My neighbour was there for me both when Sally died, and when I had to deal with Sammi. I'll be forever grateful to him.

[allenlondon]

Kindness is probably the only important aspect of our lives.

With metta,

Allen

[jourdain2]

Good neighbours are worth their weight in gold. On a simple issue, my neighbour - unasked- cleared our sloping drive in Winter. We were struggling to keep our footing and OH is 87 w. heart problem. Thank you so much. Other neighbour cut our lawn when we were poorly. Wonderful people.

[Baldric]

They sound like good neighbours.

[fiction-factory]

Everybody needs good neighbours
With a little understanding
You can find the perfect blend
Neighbours,
Should be there for one another

[marval]

How reassuring he has such lovely neighbours, good on them.

[murraymints]

do unto others has always been my mantra...if everyone watched out for their neighbours then the world would be a better place

[waterboatman]

That's wonderful. There are some lovely people.