I would like to give a “shout-out” to the kind gentleman who offered to pay for my purchase at Varns and Hoover. I had walked to the store, remembering to take my mask, but forgetting my wallet. You touched my heart. It’s persons like you who can change the world by thinking of others without hesitation.
If you know of a community member or group of people whom you would like to offer out a SHOUT of gratitude in a future magazine, please send your nomination to our editor Desirée Beauchamp-Boucher at Delightfullyhere@gmail.com
Thank you – S Harshbarger “Growing up, I was that kid who would bring two-foot stacks of books up to the counter at the library and be back in a week for more. We all knew it was a safe place and if we needed anything we could just ask the librarians. The culture Terry and the staff created was truly welcoming (and is even more so now!), and it’s one reason I am a voracious reader. It’s a cool full-circle thing that my kids are now the ones bringing twofoot stacks of books to the counter. To all the librarians at MCPL: you are awesome and we love you! “ – Chris Wheeler
Over the last month I have experienced two separate occasions of people paying it forward. First when in line at Harding’s the gentleman in front of me offered for them to ring up my few items as well and paid for them. Then a few weeks later when I arrived at the pay window at the McDonald’s drive-thru I was told the car in front of me had already paid my tab. Both times it lifted my spirits to experience such generosity. Thank you to those anonymous strangers. – Desirée Beauchamp-Boucher
I would really like to thank the Middlebury Animal Clinic for the safety precautions they have taken throughout this year. While Only allowing pets inside the building may be a slight inconvenience for some, it is comforting to know they are doing everything that they can to keep their staff, us and our fur families safe. – Anonymous
Thank you to the Middle school and High school choir who came caroling on Lawrence Street. They rang our door bell and politely asked if we would like to hear some carols. In the season of isolation it was such a beautiful act of kindness and so appreciated! What a memory to cherish. – Char and Ed Swoveland
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