1/19/2020

There are still good people in the world

This weekend, Hubby and I both drove to the outskirts of Hamilton, NZ.  We were happily returning a much-needed borrowed car.

Here's what happened....

Many businesses in our area close up for 2 weeks at Christmastime.  Just as this time of year started, our car died and our garage wouldn't be able to even look at it until January 6. *sigh*

We rented a car for a few days until one of Hubby's friends, Jay, said she knew of someone who had a car we could borrow for as long as we needed it. All we had to do is pick it up, about 4 hours drive from our house!

Off they went to pick it up; Jay drove on to Auckland and Hubby drove back home with a lovely Toyota Wish! I had never heard of that make before, but it was very nice to ride and drive. It was so good to know we had transportation, not knowing how long it would take to get ours fixed.

You should keep in mind that Jay's friend did not know us from Adam's house cat and they loaned us this great car solely on Jay's word that we were nice people!!

It was quite a relief that our car repairs weren't as expensive as the garage first told us it might be and that it was not a complicated fix, just a blown seal. (A definite answer to prayer!)

All I know is that the owner's name is Robin, so a big 'thank you' my dear lady! You are a life saver and I know that you will be blessed for your kindness to total strangers.

With all the negativity in the news lately, it's wonderful to know that there are still good people in the world.


14 comments:

Sandi said...

"With all the negativity in the news lately, it's wonderful to know that there are still good people in the world."

So true! Thank you for sharing it. 😊

gz said...

There are indeed.

kiwikid said...

Wonderful to hear, restores your faith in the human race doesn't it!!

At Home In New Zealand said...

There are some wonderful people in this world but we seldom get to hear anything about them. I hope the lady gets to read your blog to know how much her generosity was appreciated.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

That is truly a “feel good story and we do need all of those we can get especially these days. I’m glad too that the repair job wasn’t as extensive as you’d first thought.

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

That is just so kind - and what a sweet thing to do!

Gattina said...

I would say that this is really exceptional ! How helpful and generous these people are !!

Small City Scenes said...

Yes there are probably more good people in the world than bad but the media likes to focus on the not so good. So thanks to friends and good mechanics too
MB
MB

Nancy Chan said...

No matter how many bad reporting of bad people, there are also as many good people around. Robin is an exceptionally great person.

likeschocolate said...

So happy you were able to borrow a car. How crazy you weren't able to get your car fixed. Have a lovely week.

Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening said...

It's nice to hear about the good people in this world. Robin is one of them! Thank you for sharing.

diane b said...

How good is that. It is so nice to be touched by such kindness. Years ago we had the same thing where a friend of a friend lent us a car when we came on leave from Papua New Guinea wayyyyyyyyyy back in the 60's.

Amy Johnson said...

Wow! That is so generous of them! Great news.

kiwimeskreations said...

We Kiwi's can certainly rise to the occasion - I love it when I hear stories like that
Blessings
Maxine