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Share A Story NowNearly a year ago now, I had been unemployed for three months. No income, no food! A mother and her 11 year old daughter. My landlady decided to make a commitment to us. She said, "I will not let you go without until you are settled again"! I did not know this woman personally and she had no reason to help us, but she believed everyone is a child of God and so in her own time and at her cost she fed us, not only with food, but love, clothing, electricity, time, and her personal support—beyond what was necessary. I can truly say it was due to her persistence and positivity that I was able to keep trying. 104 interviews later, I now have a job! I’ve been working for the past 9 months and still she keeps in touch (as I am employed on a contract basis), to see if we are alright!
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That person that let you stay is incredible and she supported that person even though she didn't have to. Awesome and good for them!!!!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Edwin M. from MIAMI , FLORIDA
That is wonderful. I love people like that!!!
Posted almost 3 years ago by K.J. from Ohio
That is so cool!
Posted over 3 years ago by Frank G. from Vermont
So kind of the landlady.
Posted over 3 years ago by Rao S. from Pune
Nice story. You were lucky to have found that special landlady. I can see her providing some food, clothing & even some electricity & use of your phone. However not collecting the rent??? I guess she didn't have a mortgage to pay, as after 3 months, banks don't listen to heartfelt stories but only check their computer which spits out messages, i.e., TIME TO FORECLOSE, TIME TO ADVERTISE TO SELL IT AT AUCTION, forcing mortgage holders into bankruptcy to become homeless themselves. I know this becasue I've been there.There is no sin in being homeless. It is an experience to learn from, to share, to become humble and move on. Bless all that can do that and be happy and become a better person for it as some have done.
Posted over 3 years ago by Esther from Nova Scotia
What a touching story! Bless this landlady. I'm glad she was there for you when you needed that one true person in your life who truly believed in you. It's very seldom nowadays you meet such genuine, kind person.
Posted almost 4 years ago by Minnie V. from Irvine, California USA
Interesting story. Hats off and may you continue to be blessed.
Posted almost 4 years ago by Rayona W. from Jamaica
Your faith kept you safe. May you be blessed together with that wonderful lady (helper). Thats encouraging!!
Posted about 4 years ago by Alfred C. from Malawi
There is still love in the world. Those who want to really work in the world they try...so nice of that lady who helped the needy person.
Posted about 4 years ago by Macbarh A. from India
Thats a nice story. Everything in this world has been written already. We just have to believe in ourselves. That is why "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." We are already blessed we only need to work on it!
Posted about 4 years ago by Ambet C. from Philippines
wow!
Posted about 4 years ago by Stephen B. from Houston, Texas USA
Truly an angel was amongst you! Obviously, one good soul recognized another good soul! She not only had faith and persistence with you, but for you to go through 104 interviews is also an amazing feat of persistance. May you all always be blessed with love and good fortune.
Posted over 4 years ago by Ruby A. from USA
Wow! What a remarkable landlady she was, you seldom find or see people like this, who take care of strangers like you said you were but still accepted you with wide open arms. We must remember to reciprocate her kindness and love, "pay it forward to others."
Posted over 4 years ago by Clarita, C.A. from Melbourne, Australia
Great person in the world who seems to be an angel!
Posted over 4 years ago by Mirugi, M. from Kenya
What a touching story. I remember my experience in IloIlo...I also had a similar story like you. We are blessed.
Posted over 4 years ago by Wheng S. from Philippines
Wow! You are very fortunate to have a "Mother Theresa" for a landlady! As a Social Work student, I have read the appalling statistics people being homeless and going hungry...As mentioned by another reader, you hang on to this landlady and repay her kindness either directly or pay it forward to the next person in need :)
Posted over 4 years ago by Juliana from Canada
What a land lady!
Posted over 4 years ago by Hermoine C. from Cainta, Rizal Philippines
Truly there are great heros everywhere and that land lady is one. She was not on any of the leading news stations but in her own small corner she did great. And you keep up the job. Hug your daughter daily.
Posted over 4 years ago by June G. from Jamaica
If everyone can act like this, this world will be a better place. She's blessed.
Posted over 4 years ago by Osas from Nigeria
May God bless that lady always for extending sincere help to the needy as a mission in her life instead of considering her life as an intermission.
Posted over 4 years ago by P.N.subramaniam from Hyderabad - India
Well there it is ! I dare say the life you save today may be yours tomorrow.
Posted over 4 years ago by Kevin A from Ghana
He who water someone, shall also be watered. This woman will never lack anything.
Posted over 4 years ago by A. Kefas from Nigeria
Its an inspiration for everybody..in our country such women or persons are given equal status to that "Annapurna devi"...ie; the goddess that feeds everybody in need.
Posted over 4 years ago by nikky from delhi
There are some moments in each one's life when you feel very low. At that moment you need some one to hold your hand, and bring your faith back in fighting the odds...truly a touching story
Posted over 4 years ago by S.R.Tyagi from Noida, India
See in the landlady what we can do to ease the pain of many at our side, for those who go underfed, cold, unemployed and in difficulties...Bless this landlady..
Posted over 4 years ago by Lucy W M from Sibu. Malaysia
it so great to help others in our own little way... and make them happy in our own simple way...
Posted over 4 years ago by Marie from Philippines
Wow! Quite a story..I myself am unemployed at the moment..and everyday is like a torture to me, I still have food to eat and a bed to sleep on and all the water and electricity I'll ever need, under my parent's house that is..but the mere fact of not having your own money and dignity to live by is such a torment..if I were you, hold on to that landlady and try to give back every now and then what little you have just to make her feel appreciated well for her rare kindness and understanding..
Posted over 4 years ago by Jensilyne T. from Philippines
I salute to this landlady because of her sincerity and extend her helping hands to other people...
Posted over 4 years ago by Megie C. from Poblacion, Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines
really commendable
hats off
Posted over 4 years ago by Jasvinder K from
What a wonderful woman
Posted over 4 years ago by Kathleen K from Winnetka
Surely, there's a drop of greatness in such a landlady! The hand that gives is the hand that receives. May this come true for her.
Posted over 4 years ago by Stella M from Nairobi, Kenya
Yes, there are many people in this world who go out of their way to help people, just like this landlady. She's [an] angel...An inspiring story!
Posted almost 5 years ago by Fernandes from Pakistan
oh wonderful woman
Posted almost 5 years ago by andrew agaba from burundi
Truly inspiring
Posted almost 5 years ago by Kshitij Dhawan from Delhi