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samplegirl

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Tue Jun 24, 2025, 02:55 PM Jun 2025

I need to brag about a D.U.er [View all]

Last edited Tue Jun 24, 2025, 04:59 PM - Edit history (1)

Today, on my way out, I opened the mailbox to a delivery package addressed to me.
I peeled back the tape and opened a box full of every painting supply a person could think of from a total stranger on DU.
I began to cry. Then I cried some more. And then I cried even more yet.
Inside was a note with my name lots of hearts and lots of smiley faces. I hope other people in this group realize that this is probably one of the best groups on the entire Internet. I've been a member here for 21 years, I don't know this person, but I share my love of art as she does.
Some of the best people I've ever met in my entire life are in this group.
This one's name happens to be "Liberal Loner."
I certainly wasn't expecting the contents of six beautiful brand new pallets. And all the extra supplies.
My mother always told me that good people are like stars far and few between, but my dad reminded me who was the always the optimistic giver that there were so many in which I have not seen yet. Today that star fell from the sky into my lap so to you " Liberal Loaner" hope that I can paint a reverie as Norah Jones sings if that's the only way for me to meet and say thank you.

I am drunk with joy~~~~as I have it all laid out on my dinningroom table in awe each time I walk past it.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope to use these with my greatest passion of painting.

Love~~~~

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I need to brag about a D.U.er [View all] samplegirl Jun 2025 OP
O..I need tissues as this brings tears of happiness to you and Liberal Loaner..two stars, in my book 🥰 Deuxcents Jun 2025 #1
Now I have to read all these tonight and I will never stop crying. samplegirl Jun 2025 #48
Good things happen to good people and Liberal Loaner knows that because she's one, too 🌺 Deuxcents Jun 2025 #51
What a glorious surprise! You bring such joy with your paintings, so glad Liberal Loner assisted Karma today! MLAA Jun 2025 #2
It was she said she samplegirl Jun 2025 #49
This makes me happy! CTyankee Jun 2025 #3
I know I'm not in the right samplegirl Jun 2025 #19
What a lovely thing for a fellow DUer to do Grim Chieftain Jun 2025 #4
Thank you for sharing this incredible gift with us. Blessings to both of you. niyad Jun 2025 #5
I was not expecting samplegirl Jun 2025 #20
Sweet.. Wow! So happy for you, samplegirl! Cha Jun 2025 #6
I have friends who samplegirl Jun 2025 #23
We are a great group samplegirl Jun 2025 #72
How wonderful Figarosmom Jun 2025 #7
Well, I started out teaching myself. samplegirl Jun 2025 #50
What a bounty it is. samplegirl Jun 2025 #73
what a wonderful person Celerity Jun 2025 #8
💕🙌🏽💕 blm Jun 2025 #9
Stories like this just bring joy. Joy to you both, what a lovely thing to do. n/t SheilaAnn Jun 2025 #10
And DOUBLE thanks for sharing this story. calimary Jun 2025 #55
A beautiful and thoughtful gift... GiqueCee Jun 2025 #11
I love watercolor samplegirl Jun 2025 #77
If I ever figure out... GiqueCee Jun 2025 #86
I can help you samplegirl Jun 2025 #87
I'd appreciate that... GiqueCee Jun 2025 #96
There are many people LilElf70 Jun 2025 #12
Awwwww what a generous gift from LiberalLoner! SheltieLover Jun 2025 #13
Totally samplegirl Jun 2025 #80
Well then the gift arrived right in time SheltieLover Jun 2025 #85
people can be the very worst, barbtries Jun 2025 #14
LL is a very good egg. So are you, samplegirl. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #15
samplegirl bdamomma Jun 2025 #16
that is so wonderful and thank you UpInArms Jun 2025 #17
Wow. That is amazing. What a great way to spread joy. Scrivener7 Jun 2025 #18
Posts like this make me love DU even more radical noodle Jun 2025 #21
Today was a good day samplegirl Jun 2025 #78
How Kind. Ellipsis Jun 2025 #22
Oh my goodness, thank you so much, now I have tears on my face! What a lovely friend you are, and how LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #24
P.S. your kind words mean everything to me, and I love everyone here. I was feeling a bit blue today LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #30
This very kind thing you did will benefit all of us here at DU... 3catwoman3 Jun 2025 #41
Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #60
Good luck on your Mammogram. I will add you to my prayers. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2025 #47
Thank you so much! 💙💙💙. I know how nerve wracking that is...I am sorry. LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #61
You won't believe it, but that exact thing happened to me today! Had to have extra mammogram images and then LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #92
Many virtual hugs to you and all the best with the mammogram. Fla Dem Jun 2025 #68
Thank you so much, I got good news, no cancer! I had a bad scare though, because after the LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #90
I am so happy for you.It is always wonderful to hear when someone overcomes a serious situation. Fla Dem Jun 2025 #95
Your surrounded samplegirl Jun 2025 #79
Thank you so much, you are such a wonderful friend and DUer! It touched me to learn of all you have done for the LiberalLoner Jun 2025 #91
That is so cool!! Random acts of kindness.. lostnfound Jun 2025 #93
I just love the uplifting stories on DU. This site never fails to raise my spirits. Scalded Nun Jun 2025 #25
Now *I* am crying, samplegirl! Diamond_Dog Jun 2025 #26
I was in a puddle of tears samplegirl Jun 2025 #81
it can happen here . AllaN01Bear Jun 2025 #27
That's just wonderful! What a kind gift! Ocelot II Jun 2025 #28
Liberal Loner is awesome 💖 Clouds Passing Jun 2025 #29
That's so amazing Samplegirl, JMCKUSICK Jun 2025 #31
That is so cool! RoadRunner Jun 2025 #32
Wonderful malaise Jun 2025 #33
It's hard to type with tears LittleGirl Jun 2025 #34
Man, now I'm crying.. hwmnbn Jun 2025 #35
What a beautiful gift from LL...a perfect one. sheshe2 Jun 2025 #36
That was beyond awesome sg DENVERPOPS Jun 2025 #37
That's Awesome proud patriot Jun 2025 #38
That was great LiberalLoner. debm55 Jun 2025 #39
Two wonderful members Jarqui Jun 2025 #40
How sweet.... spanone Jun 2025 #42
I'm sure you know we will all be eagerly awiting... 3catwoman3 Jun 2025 #43
Very nice! H2O Man Jun 2025 #44
This is so beautiful, thoughtful and caring! lucca18 Jun 2025 #45
Awesome. Evolve Dammit Jun 2025 #46
You will be inspired to paint even more! tblue37 Jun 2025 #52
So glad because KT2000 Jun 2025 #53
So happy for you! sellitman Jun 2025 #54
Two beautiful souls! hamsterjill Jun 2025 #56
It was a huge gesture samplegirl Jun 2025 #89
Keep painting and being kind to others. sinkingfeeling Jun 2025 #57
Oh, samplegirl, how wonderful! MIButterfly Jun 2025 #58
Love this. Joinfortmill Jun 2025 #59
Thank you, Samplegirl and Liberal Loner Alice Kramden Jun 2025 #62
How wonderful! Thank you Liberal Loner for bringing happiness to samplegirl. Solly Mack Jun 2025 #63
What a wonderful story about wonderful people. Your art inspires the best in us. c-rational Jun 2025 #64
A toast to LiberalLoner LoisB Jun 2025 #65
What a Wonderful Gift; saving you money, and helps to Continue your Talanted Works! TY Liberal Loner! electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #66
Exactly what we ALL needed. TYVM for this GREAT story. I've alway believed we're among friends here on this site. bluestarone Jun 2025 #67
I love this! NCgayguy Jun 2025 #69
Random acts of kindness... FemDemERA Jun 2025 #70
How awesome! Simple acts of kindness can mean so much. CaptainTruth Jun 2025 #71
BEAUTIFUL!!! 💞💕💞 ... nt Raine Jun 2025 #74
Well, I'm just going to go ahead and cry now too. Maru Kitteh Jun 2025 #75
Can't wait to see you dig into those treasures, Samplegirl! Trueblue Texan Jun 2025 #76
Couldn't have happened to a more deserving person! Hope22 Jun 2025 #82
Liberal Loner is another great artist. Obviously, you are also appreciated as such judesedit Jun 2025 #83
Liberal Loner is lovely iemanja Jun 2025 #84
I'll repet the other poster - this makes me so happy! lark Jun 2025 #88
LiberalLoner is awesome! I got to know her a tiny bit years ago berniesandersmittens Jun 2025 #94
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