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New Beginnings

Each Saturday morning, Matilda Merryweather would leave her beautiful mansion on a hill to do volunteer work at New Beginnings. A nonprofit organization to help women get off drugs. No one knew of her wealth. Not only did she volunteer there one day out of the week, but she also gave money each year anonymously. She was a recovering addict from prescription drugs and felt it was her life’s mission to pay it forward. Every time a woman graduates from the program, her heart is filled with glee. Matilda plans on going back to school to get a degree in drugs and alcohol to become a counselor. Every day that she is blessed to see another day, she thanks the good Lord she has managed to stay clean and sober for five years. genuine kindness seeks no applause or spotlight~ reward; act itself 08/4/2021 Contest: Kindness Sponsor: Regina McIntosh

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Date: 8/15/2021 12:34:00 AM
That is what kindness is, doing something for nothing but the joy of helping someone’s life worth living. A fine write Alexis… Belle
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Date: 8/9/2021 9:01:00 PM
Bravo!
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Date: 8/7/2021 8:30:00 AM
Such a lovely piece Alexis, telling well the importance of compassion and kindness. Also with good imagery and insightfulness. Blessings, Gordon
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Date: 8/5/2021 8:55:00 PM
Perfect, Alexis! Pangie
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Date: 8/5/2021 3:44:00 AM
You must enter this beauty into the contest, Alexis, this is exceptional:)
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Date: 8/4/2021 4:48:00 PM
wow what an incredible story line Alexis you nailed it!!!:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/4/2021 1:13:00 PM
Your story makes an impact, Alexis. Thank goodness for people like Matilda, who make a difference in someone's life. A special poem you wrote.
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Date: 8/4/2021 12:47:00 PM
It is possible to say with certainty that genuine compassion cannot be exaggerated. The world needs many more people like this to inhabit it—lots of warm hugs and good vibes to you.
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Date: 8/4/2021 11:08:00 AM
Hi my friend, A genuinely kind character - we need more of those kind of people in the world. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 8/4/2021 10:41:00 AM
Such kindness cannot be praised enough. Hugs.
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