mamasita99
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Post by mamasita99 on Jan 12, 2014 6:21:38 GMT -5
Aww, that's great, Pat! I think that good work practices are a habit that some people really have to take the time to learn, especially if they don't have good role models growing up. It sounds like you gave this young man the time and chance to develop good work habits, and now he is taking off!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 9:19:59 GMT -5
Great story!
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Post by mollyanna58 on Jan 12, 2014 9:38:05 GMT -5
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 12, 2014 10:31:01 GMT -5
Sometimes all someone needs to get their life together is to be supported and valued by another human being.
Thank you, Pat, and Pat's DH for mentoring and helping that young man find his way.
<<<<<<<------wishing we still had Karma to give.
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Post by travelnut11 on Jan 12, 2014 11:20:56 GMT -5
Love, love, love this story Pat! Mentoring of "kids" is one of my passions...you just never know the effect you're going to have on them even if just a small way. Good for you!
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Post by swamp on Jan 12, 2014 11:23:58 GMT -5
Sometimes those "losers" we diss on here just need some help and patience.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 16:32:58 GMT -5
Where did my post go?
Anyway, Happy story.
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Post by NastyWoman on Jan 12, 2014 17:46:52 GMT -5
whoever saves a single life, saves an entire universe And you saved a life Pat.
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Post by Jaguar on Jan 12, 2014 17:51:51 GMT -5
That is really, really fabulous.
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Post by busymom on Jan 12, 2014 18:24:20 GMT -5
I wish we had the Karma button too! But, I can give you a Gold Star.
I think because you believed in him, & basically treated him as a parent would (forgiving occasional mistakes) he made it. Of course, he too had to have that internal motivation to succeed.
What a wonderful story!
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Post by tcu2003 on Jan 12, 2014 19:34:41 GMT -5
Love this story, pat! Kudos to you and your DH!
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jan 12, 2014 19:55:44 GMT -5
That's a great story! Some times people just need a chance.
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