Lara in Colo Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 He has his faults (like any human) and I get exasperated with him continually. We are hurting (money wise) right now and he is always working and striving to no avail. Money is tight and he is always stressed. This weekend I went to my neighbor's house and noticed my 75+ yo neighbor wasn't looking good. He was sort of grey. It is very hot here in Colorado and people who have never needed A/C are now suffering. This would be my neighbor. I talked to DH, we went over and tried to give them (the neighbors) a window unit we had laying around and we really couldn't find a way to install it. So we came home and looked online and we couldn't afford even the cheapest unit at Home Depot. We have some room on our HD card, but not enough. DH told me to call HD and see if there were any 'broken boxes" or returns that were discounted. Nope-- but I left my number and I told the girl about my neighbor. The manager called today and sold it to me for the room on my card. (he took about $80 off). I bought it and installed it and they are cooler today. Yea!! Home Depot manager !! I called DH and told him how they were insistent on paying (I told them to try it for a week before we even talk about the cost-- make sure you like it-- then we might talk about money). You know what DH said? --- Tell them this is our tithe and a gift to God. That is the man I married. Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I think we married the same guy :) I cried a bit reading this....we are lucky to have such men in the world. So happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 You've got yourself a good man there. Thank you for sharing that. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 What a great guy. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 You have a precious husband! :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Such a nice gesture. Kudos to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanitaL Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Great husband .... and great Home Depot Manager! Very cool to have friends and strangers looking out for their neighbors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 AMDG Blessed be God forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahlanne Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 So amazing. God will bless you I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Sweet, sweet story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Your husband sounds like a very kind and generous man, but it sounds like you are pretty incredible, too! What a lovely thing to have done for your neighbors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I too am married to a man like this and he is awesome! Would rather give things away to others in need than sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 :hurray: What a great guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhschool Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I am crying right now reading your post. I am so glad there are people like that in the world. That manager and your husband (and the girl who told the manager--it would have been so easy to just forget) are AWESOME. Sometimes I love people. Why can't I stop crying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexigail Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Granted I'm a little emotional today, but that made me tear up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Lara, what a wonderful story all around! Reminds me of my own dh, too! Good for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I love to hear stories like this! Thanks for sharing and thanks to you and your dh for loving and caring for your neighbor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Got tears in my eyes. You've got a good man there! That's for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I love it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 That is so awesome. It really is so refreshing to see what love in action is. Blessings on your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Kudos to both of you. Thanks for sharing your lovely story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahliarw Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 How wonderful! "Giving" is never truer then when it is not done out of abundance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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