“What a Gift that Is”

Posted on December 22, 2015 by russtowne

This story touched me and I believe it will touch you too. A single dad with an autistic child and a job as a dishwasher, a broken van, a $1,500 bill it took him six months to save the money to pay, and a kind-hearted mechanic who made a world of difference for this small family.

Kindness for a single dad

With Love,

Russ

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I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.

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11 Responses to “What a Gift that Is”

ksbeth says:

December 22, 2015 at 8:03 pm

beautiful

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- russtowne says:
  
  December 22, 2015 at 8:15 pm
  
  I agree. I like that the donor seems like a regular guy with his own bills to pay.
  Russ
  
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quiall says:

December 22, 2015 at 9:40 pm

Stories like this give me hope for us all!

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- russtowne says:
  
  December 22, 2015 at 10:37 pm
  
  I believe there are many reasons to have much hope, Quiall. I’m glad this story is one of them for you.
  Russ
  
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Mrs. P says:

December 23, 2015 at 1:54 am

As soon as I read about the transmission falling apart. understood his dilemma…Rick has worked on these and they have millions of pieces that have to go in…in an exact sequence. An impossible job if you don’t know what you’re doing. So glad that the mechanic had a heart. 😀

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- russtowne says:
  
  December 23, 2015 at 2:33 am
  
  I’m at the wrong end of the mechanically-inclined spectrum and am grateful there are people such as Rick and this mechanic who can do such work.
  
  Russ
  
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tunisiajolyn84 says:

December 23, 2015 at 2:01 am

Thanks for sharing this! This is truly a great Christmas story.

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- russtowne says:
  
  December 23, 2015 at 2:34 am
  
  Hi! It’s great to hear from you. Thank you for your comment!
  Russ
  
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  - tunisiajolyn84 says:
    
    December 25, 2015 at 2:26 am
    
    Hi Russ! Happy Holidays to you! 🙂
    
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    - russtowne says:
      
      December 25, 2015 at 3:00 am
      
      Thank you, TunisiaJolyn! May your holidays and every day be filled with blessings for you and those you love.
      
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      - tunisiajolyn84 says:
        
        December 25, 2015 at 3:01 am
        
        Awww thanks same to you
        
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