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greenfreak
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A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
(long, sorry but I wanted to paint a picture of the situation) 
We live on a corner and we have two neighbors that border our yards. Neighbor A we have talked to and worked out things like fences and whatnot. Neighbor B has never waved, said hi, came over to introduce themselves, etc. I seldom see Neighbor B outside, their house always looks so dark so I think... Maybe they're not even really there all year round?
Anyway, a couple of months ago, we had a hell of a lot of tree work done. The previous owners had let everything go to hell - privet hedges, maple saplings, wild roses, you name it. So when we cleared a lot of it away, we suddenly had a better view of Neighbor B's house and yard. I was unprepared of the starkness of the change and worried that I had never even said boo to them before, and we changed their view without consulting them first.
They never said a word, and whenever I saw anyone on their back deck, they just laid in a lounge chair facing away from our house. Facing towards their own house. I thought hmm.... is that a sign that they don't like what we did and choose to look at a blank wall instead of our yard?
So, p.s. yesterday I'm making chocolate chip cookies, putting them in decorative buckets with cards and ribbon for the neighbors we're "friendly" with. Even the ones that aren't that nice. And I realize that I have an extra bucket. Then I remember, I had intended on giving one to Neighbor B even though we've never spoken to them.
DH and I talk about it and decide this is a nice way to make an investment into that relationship, even though we've waved to them, they never wave back, don't talk to us, whatever.
So here's the kicker. DH goes over to deliver the bucket, a man answers the door, they're talking, and Rusty goes to hand him the bucket... Neighbor B doesn't offer to take it from him, doesn't extend his hand out at all. At first DH thinks, what, he doesn't want cookies? Then he realized. Neighbor B is blind.
Kind of explains why the lounge chair faces the house and not our yard and why he doesn't wave back to us either, doesn't it? Not to mention, that he doesn't have a guide dog, doesn't know the terrain of our yard/house to visit us and say hi, and lives alone.
Just goes to show you... you just NEVER know someone's situation and should not make assumptions. Now we know Neighbor B's name is Bill, he really appreciates the cookies, and DH offered our assistance should he ever need anything. It appears that he lives alone and is probably pretty lonely. We're definitely going to make an effort to visit him more and SAY hello (not wave) when we see him outside. 
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nov04libride
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
Aww that was very nice of you and your DH!  You never know the situation!
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| Posted 12/24/08 10:19 AM |
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carlowlou
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
that is very nice of you..makes me rethink alot of my own neighbors and my judgements of them. beautiful story!
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| Posted 12/24/08 10:23 AM |
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
What a great story, especially since it's the holidays. I'm sure Bill is happy to have you and your DH as his neighbors.
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| Posted 12/24/08 10:27 AM |
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mathteach
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
What a great holiday story. Here's to all 3 of you!
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| Posted 12/24/08 10:41 AM |
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Faithx2
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
Merry Christmas!
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| Posted 12/24/08 10:52 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
What a GREAT story!
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| Posted 12/24/08 11:41 AM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
Wow, great story!
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| Posted 12/24/08 11:41 AM |
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ml110
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
wow! what a great story!! really makes you think differently, doesn't it?? i'm glad you guys decided to take the cookies over and hopefully you can be good company/help for Bill.
this sounds like one of those stories you would read in one of those "Chicken Soup for the Soul" you should submit it!! it would be a great story for other people to hear!
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| Posted 12/24/08 12:01 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
Aww that's great!
Have a Merry Christmas!
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| Posted 12/24/08 12:08 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
What a wonderful story! So glad that the relationship is in development and that your found a new friend!
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| Posted 12/24/08 1:48 PM |
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Little-J-Mommy
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
reading this, I actually said "wow" out loud. What a lovely story. I'm so glad you reached out to this neighbor. He'll be so much better off for it, I'm sure.
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| Posted 12/24/08 1:49 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
Awww...that is so sad. It was so nice of you and your DH to bring him over cookies.
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| Posted 12/24/08 1:51 PM |
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strongisland
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
ohh! i got the chills!
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| Posted 12/24/08 2:44 PM |
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kns10-20
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
Thanks for sharing such a heartwarming story. I hope this is the beginning of a wonderful friendship with Bill.
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| Posted 12/24/08 3:06 PM |
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Sneezy
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
That is a really nice story. God bless all of you.
You seem like a really nice person to send DH over there with cookies when your initial impression of this neighbor wasn't great.
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| Posted 12/24/08 7:20 PM |
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BRod-Cheng
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
AWWWWW. Very nice story.
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| Posted 12/25/08 10:53 AM |
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butterfly20
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
thanks for sharing
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| Posted 12/26/08 12:23 AM |
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MeeshMosh
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
awww!! that was a great story!!!
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| Posted 12/26/08 8:14 AM |
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rojerono
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
You guys are awesome. Just when I think I couldn't think more highly of you...
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| Posted 12/26/08 10:53 AM |
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lovemy2boys
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
great story! Good for you making the effort to go over there~
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| Posted 12/26/08 1:48 PM |
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pjay
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
sooooooooooooooooo nice, great story......
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CallaLily
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
Wow...you really don't ever know, do you? That is so great that you and your DH were finally able to meet him and offer your help. I feel so sorry for him.
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| Posted 12/27/08 1:42 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
What a great story!
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| Posted 12/27/08 9:13 AM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: A neighbor taught us a lesson on why we shouldn't judge!
Great story.... now you can cut down ALL the bushes and not have to worry. Kidding.
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