PATRICIA AULSON, REALTOR Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

WHAT ARE NEIGHBORS FOR.............

Years ago neighbors helped each other out when they needed help. Nowadays that's changed quite a lot. People tend to stay more to themselves. As a kid I can remember going next door to borrow an egg or a cup of milk or sugar. The neighbors didn't mind in the least , they were happy to oblige...

WHEN YOU CAN HELP A NEIGHBOR DO IT..........Helping out a neighbor in need is the right thing to do I thought. Well that's what I did the other day. My neighbors power was out for a couple of days due to burner/ furnace issues. I told them they could use our extra bathroom to shower and so they did.

YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE SHOE MIGHT BE ON THE OTHER FOOT........ so as I was taught to "Love thy neighbor as I would myself."

Your local Nursing Homes can use a hand.....

Now here's a way that I can help right within my town and not travel very far in the winter weather. There are those people in Nursing Homes that are alone, lonely and would love to have you come and visit them. Many times these residents don't have family that live near them, or any family at all.

Visiting the residents can help them and brighten YOUR day......

Visiting can work with my schedule. When I have the time in my every day schedule, I spend a few hours helping out by reading to some of the residents. Many of these people love this as their eyesight isn't very good or their glasses need to be adjusted. It's a very rewarding time to spend a few hours, give it a try , I think you'll agree it does the heart good.

Those without families or friends are lonely.....

The days are long when there's no one visiting you. It really doesn't matter if you read to them or just visit. Your presence is what helps the lonely heart...... just being there is what they need to help while away the hours

~ Check with those Nursing Homes in your town to see if you can put some life into a lonely soul. ~

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I'M HOMELESS AND NEED TO EAT-CAN YOU SPARE A BUCK PLEASE?

That was the sign a homeless person had clinging to his jacket the other day in front of a store while he braved the freezing temperatures and blustery wind. I'm struck by how many homeless people I see these days standing on corners begging. Sad to say but this has become a way of life for some people unfortunately.

I'm a sucker for this kind of thing and well up with tears every time I see people begging. I immediately reach into my purse and handed him a $10 dollar bill. "God Bless you" I said as I gave it to him, "I hope the New Year will bring you some good fortune and joy."

He smiled back at me with a toothless grin and kept repeating "God Bless You.....God Bless You" His smile alone was worth the $10 bucks and more. I continued on filled with tears and gratitude for what I have in life and often take for granted. Well this was a clear reminder that whatever was bothering me that morning seemed so incidental to the beggar's lot in life. It sure did put things into perspective that's for sure.

Count your blessings, I thought...... for clearly I have many.

HOW TIME FLIES WHEN YOUR HAVING FUN!

It sure is hard to believe that I've been an active member of AR since 2007. What a trip it's been! Every day I've dedicated time, usually in the morning, to sit down and log in to AR. Looking over the many wonderful posts that other members have taken the time to share with us is amazing.

Hardly a day goes by that I don't learn something. Things constantly change as does the weather, especially hear in New England, so the best place to go to is Active Rain each morning and read the many interesting posts.

There are usually interesting contests you can participate in if you wish and earn some points as well. It's a fun thing to do as well as a challenge.

Friendships are nice and over this last 3 plus years I always love to hear from some of my favorite AR members. These people have been helpful and inspirational.

AR is a great place to be if you want to belong to a social media....Tell your friends about it, they'll LOVE AR! By the way if I can be of help anytime please feel free to contact me anytime. My contact information is below for your convenience. I'll look forward to hearing from you.

I'm already for another New Year w/ ACTIVE RAIN.....

Sincerely,

~Patricia

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NEW YEARS DAY-January 1st 2011 - I had a New Year's Day celebration planned for my family today when things changed with the head count. As I was preparing dinner and everyone was scurrying about the house I suddenly see the ambulance in my next door neighbors yard. The couple that live there are elderly. She is in her mid-eights and he is 91. She is rather frail and crippled up and has taken a few falls these last five years. He is rather spry for his age actually and manages to get around though slowly.

The Macguire's have been a happily married couple for many years and raised three children who have added to the family by having 4 children and then there are the grandchildren. They had hoped that their kids would be over to cook dinner today but that didn't come to pass as it turned out. They were sick and didn't want to possibly spread germs to these elderly people.

After watching the paramedics go into the house I thought I'd go over to see what happened. The Mrs. had taken a fall, once again and Mr. Macquire called for help. Well they took her to the hospital and I drove Mr. to the Emergency Room and stayed there until they got her settled in a room. Fortunately she didn't break any bones but was bruised a bit and dazed from the fall.

I brought Mr. Macquire home with me and brought him to my house and he stay with us for dinner. He was so grateful that someone was there to help him through the ordeal. He was relieved to hear that his wife was ok and that there was nothing serious going on. It goes to show that from day to day you never know what's going to happen.

His daughter showed up later at our house and took him back home. It was good to be of help in time of need. I would hope someone would look after me or my family if they needed help.