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Bob Neville's avatar

Thanks Ashley - it simply means that more people will have the opportunity to see, it and also share it in their restack efforts.

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Roxanne McKinney's avatar

It was such a beautiful story. That made me feel so happy.

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Peter Gimpel's avatar

BS”D

Is that Shay’s face? It is the face of a very wise and kind-hearted man. Your story reminded me of an encounter I had many years ago, forgotten till just now. I don't remember the circumstances or the occasion. I was walking in the park and stopped to observe a group of special ed children with their teacher. Suddenly, one little boy (or for all I know, a young man) saw me and ran toward me and hugged me like an old friend, just like that. He didn't let go till his teacher walked over and took him by the hand, with a smile and some words of apology. I just remember feeling elated and immensely touched. Thank you for reminding me, Mr Neville! Of course I will forward your story. May the memory of Shay be for blessing!

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Connie Gaddy's avatar

I will share it with everyone I know. I’m a retired special ed teacher and have seen this first hand with some of the students. Bless them all !!

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Jenny Hendley's avatar

I taught handicapped children how to swim. I absolutely love the post and will be sharing it too. 🥰

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MaryMcC's avatar

I'm also a retired special ed teacher; when children were kind to "our kids" it was always a special gift of Grace for the world of those of us who loved them.

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vincenzo's avatar

Thankyou for sharing this gold nugget.i swear, this is wat substack is all about.

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Bob Neville's avatar

Agree - thank you😆👍

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Jenny Hendley's avatar

Thank you Bob Neville and God bless you 🙏 and Shay's life too.

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Lorna Auld's avatar

Thanks for sharing. I too had a family member like Shay. He was damaged at birth by an alcoholic doctor but everyone who knew him loved him. People think these children of god don’t know what’s going on but believe me they do. When you hurt a handicapped child he/she will feel the pain just as you would.

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Bob Neville's avatar

Thank you Lorna❤️

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Ashley's avatar

THIS WAS REMARKABLE!! The is one of the best things I have ever read! Amazing! This moved my heart so very much. Thank you for writing this! -Ashley

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Ann Cooper Gay's avatar

I just let my tears drop as my heart was bursting with joy!!! I loved it!!!!

Thank you ❤️

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Emma Coutts's avatar

This moved my heart and soul - tears of joy rolled down my face / I felt your joy and that of your wonderful son / how blessed we are to learn of such magnificent souls . Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou ! Shared .

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Traci Segelstrom's avatar

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story! 😊🙏🏻❤️ Lots of people will do the right thing, just sometimes, folks need a simple reminder. 😌

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Allen  W.'s avatar

That’s the true love of our fellow man and we should always take advantage of every opportunity to make people feel special. My Dad taught us to always use a persons name when you spoke to them, because he said everyone loves to hear their name being spoken, because in their mind you’ve told them I remember who you are and you are special to me that I retain your name in my mind. Dad was a greatly loved manager at the Telephone Company for over 45 years, and every time I met someone who worked with dad they always said he was a great person and always treated everyone with care and appreciation for their time and effort put forth to make their division the best in the Southeast United States.

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Rebal's avatar

I love hearing stories about people like your dad. That's what helps propel us to greatness!

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TVO's avatar

Sniff, sniff all it takes is one good deed/lending hand/smile to turn/uplift someone's spirits - Be Kind to All - 🍀💕⚾

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Christopher Van Name's avatar

I have personally experienced moments like this with my special needs son. They restore my faith in the human race. Every time. And that takes a lot.

Thanks for sharing.

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Tonya Still's avatar

Thank you for sharing Shay’s story! It was awesome that the opposite team supported him too! Sometimes there is good in the world and Shay had a once in a lifetime moment that I’m sure he took with him … CARING! And being on the TEAM!

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Depswah's avatar

Thank you. What a beautiful story. I loved working beside these children as a para-pro. Even took a few of them to our ranch and taught them to ride or just sit on horses. One little darling wanted to be my groom at competitions. Naturally, she came along with me every time I raced. She eventually had a steed of her own, to ride and groom. Hurray, for making the world go round, in a loving way!

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Lisa’s Alternate Reality's avatar

Thank you!!! What an awesome story! ❤️ I am physically/mentally disabled and to read this, well, this is the most beautiful piece I have read on any platform yet. I am crying my eyes out, ‘cause, it’s so true! You gave him the best love, unconditional love! You gave him the best life! You allowed him to go and do! Amazing! Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻

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Bob Neville's avatar

Most welcome Lisa - watch out for more😀👍

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Lisa’s Alternate Reality's avatar

I will! For sure! Being disabled is a challenge. I became disabled from a horrible car accident, in my 40’s. After that I had a stroke. I was a personal trainer for 15 years prior to the car accident, I used to teach special kids at the Y. That was so rewarding to me. The innocent smiles of understanding love and to be able to give them a chance, well you know…I am going to start crying again. Thank you for being the best dad and the best parents to your precious Shay! Amen! 🙏🏻❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️

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Bob Neville's avatar

Lisa - I have lived with disabilities all my life - so stay positive ~ if you are not free subscribed to my Bob Neville Substack , then please do as I have much that I believe you will find encouraging - stay positive and stay in touch 😀👍

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Lisa’s Alternate Reality's avatar

Thank you, Bob! I will! I always forget to hit the subscribe button 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

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Bob Neville's avatar

👍

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Cheeky Gesturton's avatar

This kind of consideration enables one to ‘entertain angels, unaware’, as it were.

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GenX1966's avatar

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this story! Go Shay. To me this is proof that Humanity HAS A PURPOSE. This is our true nature as people! It has been subverted and diverted through the ages by those humans who do not have Empathy at the level that makes us Human. That humanity level of empathy is demonstrated in this story. I firmly believe, based on all my life experience, everything I have seen or read or done myself, that humans are here to Steward this planet and all its creatures and "beings" and things. This includes each other. Reading this experience of someone else's is why today my faith that humanity will wake up and seek our true place in the cosmos has been strengthened just a bit more. It is vital that we share our stories. It is vital we return-to COMMUNITY. The Elites have been busily re-orienting us quietly away from each other for their own gain. They have no empathy. Its called Psychopathy in the DSM, not all "psychopaths" are killers but they are ALL dangerous predators. Right now the 7.9 Billion of us regular people on the planet are their prey. We can stop the psychopath's, we can do it for our own peace of mind, we can do it and evolve on this planet to an even higher level of consciousness. We can do it for Shay.

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Susan Wright's avatar

Love this - thank you for sharing - it made my day and have tears of joy!

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