Margita’s gift
So, I went out to the backyard late one night last week….probably around 11:30pm, and my neighbor, Margita, was there with her old dog, Doxi. (Margita is the same neighbor who lowered the Tesco bag filled with goodies down to our porch that time). It was obvious that something was wrong, and I began to talk with her …I found out quickly that Doxi was sick and Margita didn’t know what to do. Minutes later, we were in the car, headed out to find the emergency vet in Zilina that would be open late at night. I was so happy that I could do something for Margita. She has been such a sweet neighbor.
Unfortunately, Margita’s dog died the next day. I was just so sad for her because you all know that I love my dogs and can’t imagine what I’ll do when the time comes to say goodbye. I began trying to figure out what I could do for her. Should I go to the store for her? Should I bake her a cake? What would be a good thing?
And as I was trying to figure it out, I met Margita in the back yard. She gave me a handful of eggs (she raises chickens). Later in the day, Margita AGAIN lowered a tesco bag from her balcony to mine. This time, it was filled with fresh berries that she had picked from her garden. The next day…when I was still pondering what a good gesture of sympathy and kindness would be, I noticed something attached to the handle of my back door. It was the flowers and radishes in the attached picture.
I continue to be touched by Margita’s unselfish acts of kindness. I have much to learn from this lady.
