Thursday, January 2, 2025

A POSITIVITY POST

 

I am going to be adding positive stories as I come across them. You may have heard this already but in Boone, North Carolina, officials confirmed that 62 members of the Pennsylvania Amish Community have completed the construction of 12 tiny homes in under 48 hours. This area was devastated by flash floods, landslides and collapsing roads during Hurricane Helene. The total cost of the project was $300,000, all of which was donated by the Amish Community. There are more homes to come. 

People helping people, it certainly does the heart good. 


This link shares an article on Boone regarding the Hurricane.









57 comments:

  1. Bella notizia.Buon giovedì da Olgica

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    1. Grazie mille Olgica :) Buon giovedì anche a te.

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  2. That is lovely - and very good to hear. Thank you.

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    1. I am glad you enjoyed it Sue, you are very welcome and thank you! :)

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  3. Have a good year!
    Thanks Denise,
    we need to read positive news!
    It's very optimistic and hopeful that people are offering help!🧡

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    1. You are very welcome Katerina. It is why I shared it as there is so much negative news out there, it really does the heart good to read articles such as this one. Happy New Year my friend :)

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  4. What kind hearts some people do have Denise.

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  5. This is a really good story to kick it off! I did not know about it. Gorgeous tree and sky video!

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    1. I agree Ginny and I have added a link that gives more information about Boone and the hurricane. Glad you enjoyed my photos too. Thank you!

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  6. Wow, what a heart warming story. I know around here, the Amish people do an excellent job of building things and they work fast.

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    1. Glad you enjoyed Ann! The Amish people are to be admired for many things. I have seen videos of their barn buildings, and then there is the furniture. . Works of art all of them.

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  7. Positivity in action. How loved and supported those recipients must feel.

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    1. Beautifully put Janice and I agree, a lifeline given at such times must be incredible and give one a feeling of almost overwhelming gratitude.

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  8. Lovely to hear about such generosity in such a crisis. :)

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  9. Hello,
    I have seen the tiny homes on the news, it is a kind act for the people in North Carolina.
    Take care, have a wonderful day!

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    1. Thanks Eileen and I agree, very much so. You take care and have a wonderful day also :)

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  10. Makes the rest of us seem selfish doesn’t it?

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    1. Oh David, you do make me smile :) Happy New Year my friend.

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  11. What a wonderful thing to have happen!!
    hugs
    Donna

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  12. the story and the stunning photo of the cabin did my heart good and is a great start for my new year of blogging and I hope I am back to stay for a while.. Happy New Year. I like the idea of positive stories

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    1. Thanks Sandra, the photo of the cabin was taken locally, as was the tree, a few years back. I hope you are back to stay also and that you are all feeling much better. I'm glad you like the idea of positive stories. It is my aim to make you all feel good by sharing them. Happy New Year my friend :)

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  13. This is a huge example of caring for others. All people should learn this lesson.

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  14. That's really lovely. And a gorgeous photo. I like Boone very much but didn't know they got such an impact from the floods.

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    1. Thank you Jeanie, I am glad you felt so. I added a link where you can read about the impact of Helen on Boone. They were not alone, many places suffered immensely, and it goes on everywhere. As Mr. Rogers mother said to him when he was a child, look for the helpers. There are many helpers in situations like this. All good people trying to do their best for others. With all the negative news out there that seems to run rampant, I wanted to point us in the direction of the many kind people who are helping others. Happy New Year my friend.

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  15. OH MY GOODNESS I had not heart this about the Amish...they are quite gifted in raising roofs quickly
    Hugs Cecilia

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    1. Very true Cecilia :) Thank you and sending hugs.

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  16. Hello Denise :)
    It is heart warming to hear about the help given by caring people to those in time of need. Good positive story.

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  17. Great news they are lovely people. Happy New Year, may 2025 be a good one that brings some peace to our world. Diane

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    1. Thank you Diane and I wholeheartedly wish the same :)

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  18. Wonderful positivity story, great idea to do these.

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  19. Great to read and the Amish do quality builds so the recipients get sturdy houses. Thanks.

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    1. Very true and you are very welcome! Thank you my friend :)

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  20. The Amish and Mennonite Communities are so good about helping in disasters. They are not afraid of hard work. Hope your first days of the new year are going well!

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    1. Yes they are, very much so :) Thank you Ellen and I hope the same for you!

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  21. I love hearing this beautiful act of kindness by the Amish Denise. Thank you for sharing this as I hadn't heard, Happy Thursday my friend!

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    1. It is so heartening and inspiring isn't it Martha Ellen? Thank you my friend and the same to you :)

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  22. he dedication and selflessness demonstrated by the Pennsylvania Amish Community are truly inspiring. In times of crisis, it's uplifting to see communities come together and support one another. The rapid construction of 12 tiny homes in less than 48 hours shows not only remarkable efficiency but also a deep sense of compassion and solidarity.

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    1. I couldn't have put it better myself Roentare, thank you :)

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  23. Humans helping humans. Heartwarming. Hope.

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  24. Many thanks for sharing this, and I agree with your words.
    "People helping people, it certainly does the heart good"

    All the best Jan

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    1. You are very welcome Jan, and thank you. All the best to you too :)

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  25. I love stories like this, people giving of themselves to help others out.

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  26. Que bueno las noticias positivas hacen bien. Es bueno cuando las comunidades se ayudan. Te mando un beso.

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    1. Gracias, estoy de acuerdo :) Te mando un beso.

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  27. I had not heard that news story - but thanks so much for sharing. I love "good news" and encouraging stories. Will look forward to reading as you share them! I hope that your new year is already off to a good start. I look forward to (blog) visiting often and enjoying your posts, and beautiful photos, in the months ahead. Happiest new year wishes to you!!

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