HELP COMES FROM THE MOST UNEXPECTED PLACES

Recently, we had a pet emergency which required one of our beloved pets to undergo emergency surgery--and thus drained us of our limited monthly budget.

We had no money to get our most basic essentials and we had nobody to turn to in our time of need.

So I hatched on a desperate idea to turn to the 'net to petition complete strangers for help and assistance.

Despite some people's outward reservations and callous e-mails, people from across the world chipped in to help two people whom needed help; and going to great lengths to see that our needs were met for this month.

Even though times right now are tougher than nails.

And that left me and my wife with a feeling like none other. It just reinforces the belief in us that though there are selfish and uncaring individuals out there, some people still find it within themselves to step up to the plate and help others whom they don't even know.

Because it was the right thing to do. And that is the reason why we can't thank them enough for their generosity and assistance in this recent crisis.

I just hope that one of these days, I can turn around and do the same in return.

Schuyler Thorpe

xxxth Street xx #X001

Everett, WA 98204

(XXX)-XXX-XXXX

(Note: This letter was published in the Everett Herald of Snohomish County, Washington)