Most of the Realtors in my office (John L Scott, Port Townsend) converged this morning on the home of a sick co-worker to clean the house and yard. I was amazed and impressed by the turnout which amounted to about 30 people, including some of her neighbors and friends, showing up with brooms, dust pans, windex, weed eaters, and gloves. Spirit was high and work was fast and furious.
A friend from Port Townsend Brewery brought 4 jugs of their incredible brew and was enjoyed by all.
Much was accomplished while the lady of the house was banished for the morning. By the time I left things were ship shape and looking good. Two truck loads of yard waste were hauled to the dump.
10 AM Work started A large stack of wood was moved
Grass was cut and weeds were whacked. Windows got cleaned.
Everyone took a room to clean. Flower garden was weeded and new flowers planted.
Raking up the grass Trimming hedges
Uplifting post! It's good to read about such a good deed...there's always time to help a neighbor.
This is an extremely nice things that you guys did -- I am sure that the owner appreciates it a lot.
I really got a kick out of helping her out, and seeing how many people showed up was really heartwarming. It is one of those things that you get more our of than the recipiant. I have to hand it to the people who organized it. I just show up.
Hi Sandra ~ That is so nice to hear! What a wonderful idea - I'm going to remember this. And such an impressive turnout for a holiday weekend - but I guess a holiday is the best time to get 30 realtors together since they're usually on appointments.
Liz
I think we are all just so sad about her illness, we would have been there at any time. Next Sat. we are having a parking lot garage sale to raise money for her. I think the turnout will be just as good. Glad you liked hearing about it.
Sandra - a terrific activity for your office to have participated in. An example for all of us.
Hi Sandra -- It's hearwarming stories like this that really re-invigorate the human spirit. Thanks for sharing.
Chris,
Thanks for reading. We all have to act like we live in a small town where these things happen every day. One of the nice things about a tiny community, but no reason this same spirit cannot be present in larger cities.