If anyone ever says that DU is awful, hateful, or whatever....tell them this story...

[cynatnite]

My daughter was in Idaho and homeless. Her health was at risk and she had nothing to hold on to. Her mental health was even more at risk. We were struggling to figure out a way to get her home to us. We feared for her life and we were going insane with worry. Not only that, my husband has been out of work for two years and was just now starting back to work. Money was a big issue.

I came to DU and expressed all of my fears and let loose. I was at the end of my rope.

A DUer stepped forward and said if we could get her on a plane, they would pay for it. I couldn't believe it. This was from a complete stranger I had never met before. It took some doing, but she finally agreed when we got her to realize the futility of her plan of attempting to drive cross country. She would have more than likely been stranded which would have made matters worse.

I am happy to say that my daughter is on her way home. In a few hours we are leaving to go meet her at the airport. My job has offered to cover her physical exam and helping get the ball rolling on making sure she gets the physical and mental health care she needs.

The road still won't be easy, but we're off to a great start.

Thank you, DU, and thank you to the wonderful person who helped make all of this possible. Words can't express how thankful we are for this invaluable gift.

:grouphug:

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. Huge K&R! n/t

[DesertFlower]

2. what a wonderful person. best wishes

for you and your family.

[sufrommich]

3. I'm so happy someone was able to help you and your family.

What a great DU moment this is.

[ceile]

4. Wonderful news!

[pacalo]

5. That's WONDERFUL news! The person who provided the ticket is an ANGEL.

I wish you ALL THE BEST when your daughter gets back home, cyn.

:hug:

[William769]

6. K&R.

[blm]

7. and THAT is what makes DU a home....you ARE a family member here, cynatnite

Thanks ever so much to your donor from the rest of us.

[cali]

8. I am so glad your daughter is on her way home.

my thoughts are with you and yours.

[democrank]

9. K & R

I`m so happy for you and your family,cynatnite.

[Brigid]

10. Dear Angel DUer:

:yourock: Totally.

[barbtries]

11. if anyone says angels don't exist

tell them this story. i'm so happy for you and your daughter - best wishes for the best possible outcome for you all.

[demmiblue]

12. May the road rise up to meet you.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

13. All the best to your daughter.

I wish her (and you) the best. :hug:

There's some great folks on DU. :hug:

[hlthe2b]

14. Thank YOU for sharing and THANK the DU Angel for being the hero...

I needed this story. I need a happy ending. I wish you, cynatnite the very best and hope all improves for you, your daughter and family and ALL DUers facing joblessness, money woes, health woes, or related trauma.

:toast: to the anonymous angel

[WillyT]

15. HUGE K & R !!!

:grouphug:

:bounce:

:hi:

[ThomCat]

16. I'm glad your daughter is coming home.

I hope her life improves with care and assistance. This is a wonderful thing that all of you are doing who contributed to helping her. :)

[H2O Man]

17. This is beautiful.

I am overwhelmed .... so I'm sure that you are way beyond overwhelmed. Suppose that's not the most articulate thing I've wrote on this forum.

Recommended.

[progressoid]

18. We may argue and bicker but we are a family.

:grouphug:

[Liberal_in_LA]

19. awesome story.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. DU has a big generous heart...

I have seen it over and over!

I am so glad your daughter is on her way home...

On her way to a better, much healthier life...

Recommended.

:hug:

[tblue37]

35. Remember how little time it took for DU to raise the $50,000 for Andy Stephenson's

surgery? Unfortunately, we lost him anyway, but DU stepped up to help. Also, other DU members have been helped by individual members or by groups of members. That's why I am always surprised when people post how nasty DU is and how they cannot stand to be here any more.

Sure, some arguments do get heated, and I don't doubt that there are some real trolls--including professional RW trolls, financed by corporate money--who do their best to murk up the atmosphere.

But DU is and always has been full of kind, generous people.

[Kali]

72. you've seen it? hell

My dear Peggy, YOU epitomize it!!!

[Deep13]

21. A lot of times people want to be helpful...

...and being able to do something specific is all it takes to make them volunteer.

[spanone]

22. k&r....

[Arkansas Granny]

23. How wonderful. I hope things turn out well for your family.

[tammywammy]

24. That's great about the DUer

And great about your job.

I wish you and your family all the best of luck.

[polmaven]

25. Now THIS

is the DU I have so loved all this time! Prayers that she - and you and your husband - will now be able to bring your lives back into fucous...Thanks in large part to a very, very generous DU family member....To whoever that is.....Thank you. You are truly a hero/ine.

[handmade34]

26. give your daughter a hug

:hug:

I have seen this time after time in varying degrees here on DU... many good people hang out here

[nobodyspecial]

27. What an amazing story

At least your daughter and your family now have a chance. I hope this opens her to the beauty and possibility of the world.

[polly7]

28. Good luck to your daughter, she's got an amazing family, and the person

who helped really is a hero.

Such a great story!

[OswegoAtheist]

29. That's what makes us different...

...We're DUers first, opinion holders second. Could you imagine a Freeper needing such assistance? Some Cheeto-breathed basement dweller would drag up a year-old thread where the person in need disagreed with the Freeper line, and that would be justification enough to let them suffer. Here, no one cares what your thoughts are on the President's job performance, or on the public option; you're a member of our community, and nothing else matters.

Oswego "First time in three years I've used this smiley - :grouphug: " Atheist

[Marrah_G]

30. DU is like a big family

We fight and throw shit at each other... but when someone is in need, there is always someone willing to help.

[Aristus]

31. God bless that DU-er!

I'm so proud!

And happy for you and your daughter. I have a soft spot for the homeless.

[nolabear]

32. I'm so glad, and would say just pay it forward somehow when you can.

May you and your daughter be well on your way to happy and healthy.

[peace frog]

33. Wonderful news

Best wishes to your family and kudos to the DUer who helped get your daughter home to her family.

[Zorra]

34. Yep. DU rocks.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1148773

[Skittles]

36. happy for you, cynatnite

could you keep us updated on the welfare of your daughter - remember that so, so many families struggle with mental health issues; wishing you the best

[madmom]

37. This is the most wonderful news ever.

[myrna minx]

38. .

:grouphug:

[jimlup]

39. In honor of this donation

I will give someone in need of a star one next fund raising cycle. I can't buy a plane ticket but I can help my fellow Du'ers!

Look - in all honest I could not vent the frustrations that I have with our current situation anywhere else on the net and be heard like I am here.

Thanks DU!

[donheld]

40. Please let us know how she's doing when she gets there.

[gateley]

41. It is such a loving gesture - it leaves me speechless.

Please let us know how she's doing.

And Mystery DUer- I send you my love.

[RamboLiberal]

42. as much as we sometimes squabble this is an incredible caring place

Good luck to your family. Glad your daughter is on way home.

[flvegan]

43. DU has flaws, there is no doubt.

DUers, however, seem to oftentimes find a way around them.

Whoever did that, you have my utmost respect. And if there was anything I could ever do for him/her, I would hope that they would call that one in.

[MrMickeysMom]

44. That really IS wonderful

Only you and the mystery person will know how wonderful.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

45. A kind and gentle person. We need more of them in this world.

I wish peace, love and healing for your family. :grouphug:

To the person who did this act of kindness, my heartfelt thanks. I've been feeling somewhat dismal recently, and you've reminded me of my reason for being. :hug:

[tblue]

46. What a beautiful story. What an angel!!!

:grouphug: to all involved.

[Cali_Democrat]

47. Great story!

[Lizzie Poppet]

48. I had a crappy, hopeless sort of day today...

...until just now.

[Firebrand Gary]

49. With tears of joy a great big K&R.

[nadinbrzezinski]

50. I am so glad for you

[lovemydog]

51. I truly wish you and your daughter all the best

and a big hug to the angel donor.

[Le Taz Hot]

52. I love happy endings.

You're right! People at DU are VERY generous. My husband's been out of work for 2 years now and I've not been able to donate yet I'm never without a star.

And I had to laugh at your sig. line -- it sounded vaguely familiar (I'd never read your quote before).

[PuffedMica]

53. +1

[LeftishBrit]

54. k&r

What a great person!

All best wishes to your daughter!

[secondwind]

55. I'm so happy for you! As a mother, I can feel what you have been going though. HUGE K&R!

[Highway61]

56. I am so happy for you

When all the dust settles....remember, it's always about love. Good luck to your family.

[Honeycombe8]

57. Wow. It's great to hear there are good people around, still. nt

[BlueIris]

58. Yeah, that kind of thing happens all the time around here.

I've benefitted from that kind of generosity twice myself, (thanks LaurenG and Celebration) so I know how great it is.

[rbixby]

59. What a great thing!

And thank you to whoever it is who offered to help, you restore my faith in humanity!

[Autumn Colors]

60. K&R :) (nt)

[RockaFowler]

61. DU Angels are the best

There are many of you out there. Big hugs to all of the many DU angels :hug:

[tropicanarose]

62. That is heartwarming. There are some very smart and kind folks here. Group hug!

[Odin2005]

63. K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

:hug:

[av8rdave]

64. DU actually has a proud history of helping others, though your situation is truly on a grand scale

We have pooled money to help buy equipment for handicapped members, as well as computers for those with internet access issues.

I'm sure there are many cases I am unaware of, but DU is, IMO, a fine example of how Christian behavior was intended to be. Quite a contrast from many who claim to be of that faith!

I am so happy someone came through to help you out!

[Cleita]

65. Anonymous DUer who made this happen,

bless you! :toast:

Cynatnite, here's hoping this has a happy ending for you and your family.

[Beacool]

66. There are good people in the world and some of them are right here.

Bless those who helped you!!! I wish you the very best with your daughter.

:pals:

[Auntie Bush]

67. This is such a touching story...tears run down my face

Thanks for posting it and prayers to you, your daughter, your family and a special thanks to the DU poster that made her return home possible. :grouphug: II know it's still going to be a long haul...but things that start out on such a positive direction will continue in that direction. Have faith!

[Plucketeer]

68. A definite antidote

for last mights "let 'em die!" commentary.

[Uncle Joe]

69. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for sharing, peace to you and your family, cynatnite.:hug:

[roguevalley]

70. what relief. god bless everyone in this story.

[lunatica]

71. Your post made me cry

It seems I haven't stopped crying in days. But in your case I'm crying because it's for something really wonderful and very touching. You do have a guardian angel.

[tawadi]

73. Great story

Hope your daughter heals quickly.

[Kali]

74. we all make fun of gd and gd pppppft

but the truth is there are lots of good caring people here, from what you just experienced to the simple posting of a "hug" smiley.

I've had people offer to send me money when I was just bitching in general, heck I have even sent a little to a few people - it makes you feel good to help somebody out if you can.

good luck with the next steps, it must be such a relief to have her near where your efforts to help are so much easier

[bertman]

75. There are some wonderful, compassionate people in this world and on this site.

I'm so glad that your daughter is now with you, cynatnite.

Thank you thank you to the compassionate stranger!!