Timebandit
Member
Well to say that today has been an amazing day, would be an understatement. I have to share with all of you, the most generous act of kindness that i have personally witnessed and amazingly, been a part of.
Earlier today i posted this thread
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f18/need-help-seeling-items-classified-122418/
I was asking for some assistance with trying to sell some items i have in the classifieds. I felt really bad even posting this thread, as i felt like i was begging, and i wasnt taught to be a begger, but really needed everyone to keep an eye out for anyone who might be interested in these items. Well, i got lots of responses on here, and even off of craigslist where i had posted them days ago. But, the first response i got today, from an IAP member here, took my breathe away and brought tears to my eyes. I have gotten permission from this person to speak about this, as long as he remains unnamed, so i will not let you know who he is, but it is a member of this great forum that sent me this. Here is the email that was sent to me this morning from this amazing gentleman.
" Hi Justin. I had tried to respond earlier, but apparently it didn't go through.
I would love to buy everything on several conditions...
First, you have to keep it at your place.
Second, You must use it regularily to keep it in good condition.
Third, At any time in the future when you get your things settled, you can buy it back.
You need to keep your equipment!
Finally, I would love for you to make me a pen from that wonderful lathe.
YES, I am serious.
PM your address and a check will go out tomorrow.
I seriously believe in random acts of kindness. Besides, I've been there and other than getting a break from others, I couldn't write this message."
Naturally, i was in shock. I was doing something and had to stop to reread this and try to take grasp of it. I had to make sure this was what i though it was, so i responded with this message.
"?? please understand that i have to ask this, but are you really Serious!?? I am in tears right now. You want to buy everything i have posted in all of my threads, and let me keep it all!? Do realize how much money that is?! I really am in tears right now. I dont know what to do, whether i should except this, no one has ever done something so generous for me in my life. If this is real, let me now. I am speachless!
Justin
With which he replied:
"Yes, I am totally serious - I really want one of your pens!
Actually, I can't really use your equipment, so its better if you keep it!
As I said, been there. I'm not religious, not very spiritual, but I believe folks should help each other out.
Don't hesitate to accept (although I DO know what it feels like).
Please accept this, and some day do someone else a favor.
PM me your address and it will be on its way. And do not hurry to pay back - maybe in a few years is fine."
I was so hesitant to accept this offer, but remembered that my father taught me never to turn down a gift, there is a reason someone is giving it. So i want to thank this nameless gentleman that gave me a lot of hope about humanity. I know there are amazing people out there, but to have a total stranger reach out and give such a gratious gift to help another is really eye opening to me. We have never spoken before that i recall. I always help others out in any way that i can, but now im going to put forth an extra special effort to touch someone elses life the way that he has mine. He wouldnt even accept any blanks that i offered him. All he wants is for me to make him a pen and for me to keep making pens. This is such an amazing act of kindness that i am very humbled right now and teary eyed as i type this!
This really is the best community on the internet, at least i believe, right here at the IAP! I am proud to be a part of it and to call many of you friends.
An extremely heartfelt Thank You to you nameless sir!!!
Sincerely,
Justin
Earlier today i posted this thread
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f18/need-help-seeling-items-classified-122418/
I was asking for some assistance with trying to sell some items i have in the classifieds. I felt really bad even posting this thread, as i felt like i was begging, and i wasnt taught to be a begger, but really needed everyone to keep an eye out for anyone who might be interested in these items. Well, i got lots of responses on here, and even off of craigslist where i had posted them days ago. But, the first response i got today, from an IAP member here, took my breathe away and brought tears to my eyes. I have gotten permission from this person to speak about this, as long as he remains unnamed, so i will not let you know who he is, but it is a member of this great forum that sent me this. Here is the email that was sent to me this morning from this amazing gentleman.
" Hi Justin. I had tried to respond earlier, but apparently it didn't go through.
I would love to buy everything on several conditions...
First, you have to keep it at your place.
Second, You must use it regularily to keep it in good condition.
Third, At any time in the future when you get your things settled, you can buy it back.
You need to keep your equipment!
Finally, I would love for you to make me a pen from that wonderful lathe.
YES, I am serious.
PM your address and a check will go out tomorrow.
I seriously believe in random acts of kindness. Besides, I've been there and other than getting a break from others, I couldn't write this message."
Naturally, i was in shock. I was doing something and had to stop to reread this and try to take grasp of it. I had to make sure this was what i though it was, so i responded with this message.
"?? please understand that i have to ask this, but are you really Serious!?? I am in tears right now. You want to buy everything i have posted in all of my threads, and let me keep it all!? Do realize how much money that is?! I really am in tears right now. I dont know what to do, whether i should except this, no one has ever done something so generous for me in my life. If this is real, let me now. I am speachless!
Justin
With which he replied:
"Yes, I am totally serious - I really want one of your pens!
Actually, I can't really use your equipment, so its better if you keep it!
As I said, been there. I'm not religious, not very spiritual, but I believe folks should help each other out.
Don't hesitate to accept (although I DO know what it feels like).
Please accept this, and some day do someone else a favor.
PM me your address and it will be on its way. And do not hurry to pay back - maybe in a few years is fine."
I was so hesitant to accept this offer, but remembered that my father taught me never to turn down a gift, there is a reason someone is giving it. So i want to thank this nameless gentleman that gave me a lot of hope about humanity. I know there are amazing people out there, but to have a total stranger reach out and give such a gratious gift to help another is really eye opening to me. We have never spoken before that i recall. I always help others out in any way that i can, but now im going to put forth an extra special effort to touch someone elses life the way that he has mine. He wouldnt even accept any blanks that i offered him. All he wants is for me to make him a pen and for me to keep making pens. This is such an amazing act of kindness that i am very humbled right now and teary eyed as i type this!
This really is the best community on the internet, at least i believe, right here at the IAP! I am proud to be a part of it and to call many of you friends.
An extremely heartfelt Thank You to you nameless sir!!!
Sincerely,
Justin
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