Karin, I've been told that people can be put in two categories when it comes to money... those who are generous and who give, and those who hoard and take for themselves. I would see you as a giver.

Thanks for stopping by and for giving insight from your experience. I appreciate it.
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 12.10.08 - 11:04 am | #

Hi Robyn

For me your reference to "you can buy happiness after all when you spend money on others" is a (for me unknown till now) true lesson of live!

Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)
Karin H | Homepage | 12.10.08 - 9:05 am | #

Jackie, I have an idea the the most amazing heroes are the unsung heroes that ooze generosity in ways most people don't imagine.

I'm glad you had such a lovely time away in the sun!
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 12.08.08 - 9:58 am | #

Hi Robyn - I am just catching up on this month's batch of WILFs and I loved this one. Brad's comment touched me too. I expect that there are many many people out there quietly doing good things. This is a timely reminder to honour them - whoever they are - and your post does just that!
Jackie Cameron | Homepage | 12.08.08 - 8:33 am | #

Karen, thanks... once I decided on this story, it began to write itself and it was a real pleasure to do. Don't you enjoy Robert's WILF challenges?
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 12.04.08 - 10:43 pm | #

Lillie, thanks. I really appreciate your generous, kind words.
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 12.04.08 - 10:38 pm | #

Robyn, this story warmed my heart too! What a wonderful memory. Thank you so much for touching my heart today with Uncle Earl's generosity.
Karen Swim | Homepage | 12.04.08 - 9:05 am | #

Robyn,
This is a heartwarming story and a great reminder that sometimes the most generous people don't flaunt their generosity but do their kindnesses quietly.
Lillie Ammann | Homepage | 12.04.08 - 8:45 am | #

Brad, Uncle Earl was a go-getter in many ways, but wasn't a person who tried to impress.

One thing I loved about this car - it held a lot and maintained it's zip.

Thanks for your comment!
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 12.03.08 - 8:02 pm | #

Thanks, Jim. I appreciate your visit.
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 12.03.08 - 7:58 pm | #

Joanna, as memories flooded back about him, I saw nuances I missed previously and that "warmed" me. Glad you captured that warmth, too.

I appreciate your thoughts on this one.
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 12.03.08 - 7:57 pm | #

Got to admit, Robert, that Uncle Earl was a true Bubba. In his 90's they honored him at Kiwanis. He was bantering back and forth with the best of them!

I didn't tie all these things together until I went to write this piece. His whole character came alive and sparked my creative juices. I enjoyed doing this one.

When my husband shared how Uncle Earl overlooked those bills, I was very impressed. That was never discussed openly or even referred to at his funeral. He had given gifts to the community of pretty large proportions as a member of Kiwanis, though.

Thanks for your tip of the hat!
Robyn McMaster | Homepage | 12.03.08 - 3:13 pm | #

Robyn, isn't it amazing how the most generous people are the most quiet about it? A heartwarming lesson ... and the car brings back distant and very pleasant memories of my youth.
Brad Shorr | Homepage | 12.03.08 - 2:40 pm | #

Great story!
Jim Hughes | Homepage | 12.03.08 - 2:11 pm | #

Reading this story is making me feel warm too Robyn!

People have so much to teach us about how to live a good life, don't they?

Thanks for sharing this one.
Joanna Young | Homepage | 12.03.08 - 1:57 pm | #

Wow, what a great example of a truly caring and generous individual! (I gotta say, Robyn; I love the car!)

Don'cha just love finding out something totally amazing about people that you had idea about? It's a paradigm shift of major proportions, isn't it?

A hat tip to ol' Uncle Earl; a true Bubba if there ever was one!

Cheers!
Robert Hruzek | Homepage | 12.03.08 - 1:41 pm | #