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A young couple down the street, both of whom worked at a home improvement center, were able to pick up paint, tools, and supplies at a discount and when the company heard about the project, they donated the lumber to repair Mrs. Maryble's fence and gate, and even furnished her with a new front door. They also furnished new lighting fixtures for her front porch.
By the time it was over, Mrs. Maryble's house looked brand new. Her entire house, inside and out, had been painted, window screens replaced, and anything and everything that needed paired was fixed. An older man a couple of doors down owns a used appliance store and was more than willing to replace her stove and refrigerator. And the home improvement center sent her a new micro-wave oven and an apartment size washer and dryer.
The point is that if any one individual had to buy all the supplies and labor, it would have been a substantial cost, however, because no one individual had to bear the burden, no one was put upon financially, and Mrs. Maryble did not feel obligated to any one particular person.
Moreover, the retail stores that contributed...
Maryble's home. The theme of the story was neighbors helping neighbors and how much can be accomplished when everyone pitches in to help. The story actually sparked a few other home projects around town. And although there were certainly people who were helping for their own selfish reasons, such as wanting the neighborhood to look better, most of the people involved did so from their heart.
They wanted to help this woman, not necessarily improve the neighborhood.
Mrs. Maryble resisted at first, said she did not want anyone to go to such a fuss over her. However, it only took a couple of days before she would appear at the door with refreshments for everyone. The day the outside of the house was completely painted, she walked out in the street to get the true scope of it all and she truly had tears in her eyes, not sobbing, just enough to wet her eyes and turn her nose a little red. She was so genuinely grateful that it made everyone who was involved feel proud and joyful that they took part in such an act of kindness.
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