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Hekate

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13. Can't stop the tears

Reply to DonRedwood (Original post)

Thu Dec 13, 2012, 11:04 PM

Dec 2012

BIG reminder to me to send big check to local food bank. Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Hekate

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I made some signs and I carried some stuff...and that was enough to change the world. [View all] DonRedwood Dec 2012 OP

thank you NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #1

I survived...but I did quit teaching for several years so I could make more money DonRedwood Dec 2012 #23

You're a good man, DonRedwood postulater Dec 2012 #2

I'm hoping all that love came back to you ten-fold. nt Ilsa Dec 2012 #3

You are a great great teacher and the lessons that will be learned from your actions grantcart Dec 2012 #4

Thank you so much for those kind words DonRedwood Dec 2012 #40

And now I'm in tears, my dear DonRedwood... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2012 #5

I hope it inspires some love! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #18

K and R Squinch Dec 2012 #6

.. Maraya1969 Dec 2012 #7

Thank you. nt redwitch Dec 2012 #8

Thanks Don! Love you more with every post! (tears, too) freshwest Dec 2012 #9

I'm just trying to make up for a selfish no-good youth! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #20

Thank you for your moving story Hannahcares Dec 2012 #10

Very cool! I never think about diapers. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #19

And welcome to DU! Forgot to say that! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #37

Great story. Thanks for all you do. n/t FSogol Dec 2012 #11

Thank you Don Redwood. GoneOffShore Dec 2012 #12

Can't stop the tears Hekate Dec 2012 #13

I'm sure sorry I made you cry. Mighty happy to hear about that check! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #36

Oh, don't be sorry. Your story touched me deeply--as you meant it to! Good job. Hekate Dec 2012 #52

K&R. Overseas Dec 2012 #14

kick Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #15

Beautiful story. Melissa G Dec 2012 #16

Mighty kind words Melissa--I appreciate that very much. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #38

you heaven05 Dec 2012 #17

a great big K&R Bozita Dec 2012 #21

Thank you for such a beautiful story kimbutgar Dec 2012 #22

Wow.Thank you . I don't even know what else to say. abq e streeter Dec 2012 #24

Thank you was plenty DonRedwood Dec 2012 #42

You've got to give of yourself leanforward Dec 2012 #25

A very hearty welcome to DU! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #39

You are a good soul. nt. femrap Dec 2012 #26

Many thanks for your Heathen57 Dec 2012 #27

I could not imagine this. TrogL Dec 2012 #28

Thanks for being part of the human and humane race. russspeakeasy Dec 2012 #29

Thank you for posting that. madfloridian Dec 2012 #30

I understand that! You've opened my eyes on many occasions and I have shared DonRedwood Dec 2012 #43

Amazing story... Thank you for sharing and passing this along... midnight Dec 2012 #31

It is so easy. I'm in a tiny school now and we still managed 3 big boxes of food this year DonRedwood Dec 2012 #44

So happy there are people like you.... thanks for your inspiration... midnight Dec 2012 #55

I hate to use this phrase here, but you are one of a thousand points of light. Flatulo Dec 2012 #32

we are all a point of light :0) lots more than a thousand! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #45

It's a great story, and reminds us that teachers Lifelong Protester Dec 2012 #33

Yes, I too am a union thug DonRedwood Dec 2012 #46

Humanity at its best! defacto7 Dec 2012 #34

A beautiful tale to hear. HCE SuiGeneris Dec 2012 #35

That is my hope...to inspire more good will DonRedwood Dec 2012 #47

Spam deleted by hlthe2b (MIR Team) line4line77 Dec 2012 #41

We can create a new world together. I believe that... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #48

I just added a note/link to my post. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #49

... OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 #50

OK pass the Kleenex please!!!! beachgirl2365 Dec 2012 #51

Welcome to DU! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #53

Call your local DHS. They know who needs help Patiod Dec 2012 #54