My family has been adopted, and it feels good.

[crim son]

Some of you may remember me writing about my daughter's boss and his wife, and how royally they treated her, and how thoughtfully. Over time, they also took to looking after my son, taking him down to Boston to see the Blue Man Group, taking him to school on cold days and picking him up from track meets when my car was in the shop, or I was sick. This Christmas with the husband gone, presents under the tree were few, but a number of them were from this dear couple, who saw to it that my daughter and my two sons were not disappointed by our new *frugal* situation. Now, for the last few months, I have been getting regular emails from the gentleman and his wife, offering supportive words and advice, and reassurance of their presence should any of us have any need of them. Then tonight, there was a knock on the door and Mr. Boss was there, with bus tickets for me. He had discovered I was bussing down to Boston tomorrow, and he took it upon himself to offer me some that he and his wife had had around the house. Why should I have to pay for tickets that he was never going to use? he said. I was overwhelmed and gave him a big hug. I'm still overwhelmed, hours later.

P.S. This couple, they are Republicans. I need to remember not to generalize.

[SPKrazy]

1. good people are not all democrats

besides in Maine

it's hard to tell the difference isn't it?

pretty liberal republicans

at any rate

kind people, kindness is what matters L.

They are kind, they are kind to your kids, to you, and I am glad that they are there for you.

you deserve it!!!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

:loveya:

[crim son]

6. I may not deserve it, but my kids do and it's my kids who are being

seriously impacted. Tonight, little H saw the Boss for the first time since Christmas and said to him, so sincerely, "Thank you very much for the Christmas Present, S. I love Lego!" I had already said the thank-yous, but you see, the kids are noticing. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[SPKrazy]

10. aww that is so sweet crimmie

brings tears to my eyes :hug: :hug: :hug:

I'm so glad there are people like that for your kids and you

and you deserve it...

trust me on that!

:D

[crim son]

11. No. I don't.

But thank you for being a good enough friend to say that, pawpicker. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[SPKrazy]

12. well i'd feel the same way

like i didn't deserve it

but someone thinks you do

so fake it like you do

:hug: :hug: :loveya:

[crim son]

14. 'Kay.

:D

[SPKrazy]

17. and enjoy it

:D

[wain]

32. it is important to give back to others

it's a pass-it-on kind of thing. Political persuasion has nothing to do with it.

[SeattleGirl]

2. crim son, that's wonderful.

What good, kind hearted people they are!

[crim son]

7. I can't tell you the half of it, SeattleGirl.

When I first found out I might have to leave the house, they offered to take in my daughter so she wouldn't have to switch highschools during her senior year. The offer still stands. They are angels.

[kwassa]

3. Good people are good people

and there are too few of them, Republican or Democrat.

[crim son]

8. That's true.

But sometimes, in the heat of political discussion, I forget and I ought not. You know?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

4. Republicans are not necessarily rethuglicans...

I'm glad you've met some people who are kind and caring. :hug:

[crim son]

9. I'm very, very lucky sometimes.

The Boss has told me that he enjoys having political discussions with my daughter, but that she will never sway him. I tell him: don't bet on it. :rofl:

[flvegan]

5. Being a good person transcends politics many times.

I wish we could keep that in mind in every instance.

[crim son]

13. For me, it's a good reminder.

FWIW, the family can afford to help us. Oh, the irony.

[LibDemAlways]

15. They're really Democrats. They just don't know it.

It's wonderful that they're looking out for you, but you, no doubt, are very deserving. Thanks for sharing.

[crim son]

16. I am not deserving, but their first encounter was with my kids

and the kids are something special. These Dems think it's good that we got rid of Saddam. What can I say? :shrug:

[Maestro]

18. Truly caring people.

I am glad for you and your family. What a nice and generous couple. I know some very good republicans who are kool-aid drinking neocons but people frustrated by where their party has gone. We have wonderful little "arguments" about politics. I still think they are closet Democrats.

Again, I am happy that your daughter has an understanding and caring boss who is willing to share the good fortune his family has.

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[mainegreen]

22. Jebus, breaking out Godwin's law a bit early on this thread, aren't we?

:rofl:

[crim son]

23. It kind of sounds like you are equating my family to "dogs"

which makes the rest of your post not worth reading.

[Blarch]

27. Dogs ?

Ya..pass judgment on what I "equating" ...without even reading my post ...Jeeeesh.

You are probably a good liberal who pays his taxes and respects the constitution...someone who should know better than to associate with people who hate our constitution and liberal ways.

You cannot respect the constitution and at the same time show respect to the people who are trashing it and still call yourself a principled person.

[malta blue]

28. ...are you for real...

:wtf: is up with you?

[quip]

29. Doood, you are so out of line

Okay, we get it-- you hate ALL republicans. So why don't you just STFU and keep it to yourself and not start a shit storm in this otherwise nice thread? :shrug:

[crim son]

31. Then I do not call myself a principled person

because I do not despise people merely because they differ ideologically from me. As much as I respect the Constitution, it will not inspire hatred or contempt in me; that cannot have been its purpose; quite the opposite.

And my friend, I read your entire brief post. My point was merely that your intro made its contents meaningless to me.

[Genevieve]

33. Not all Repubs are standing by bush.

In fact, most aren't.

[mainegreen]

21. That's wonderful to hear.

And very true that it's best not to generalize. Half of my family is die hard republicans, and they are every bit at kind and loving and generous as the other, more liberal half. I will say, however, they all hate *'s guts. Evidently none of them consider * to be a republican! :D

[applegrove]

24. They sound like they walk the walk. That is always good.

[LynneSin]

25. World of difference between New England republicans and the rest of the party

There are republicans in New England that make some of our democrats look conservative - ie Jim Jeffords as an example

[TK421]

26. What a great story, Crim son! Consider yourself lucky...

people like that really are few-and-far between these days..:thumbsup:

[dembotoz]

30. happy there is help, sad that it is needed

There are some wonderful folk out there who happen to be republican.
A number of years ago, my then wife and i attended a rather conservative church.
When my wife developed leukemia late in her pregnancy, these very conservative christians went WAY
out of their way to help. For the 2 and a half years my wife survived and after as I was the widower with a very young son, they were there.

Yes some republicans are wonderful giving people, if only there were more of them....