Sherry had just celebrated a year in recovery and had just 3 more weeks of school in Charlottesville before she graduated. But her car died permanently and she had no transportation from Richmond to her classes.
She had gone back to school so she could earn a better living to sufficiently support her three children. As a single mother, that was not possible at a minimum wage job. So that car was critical to her being able to achieve that goal.
Despite all her hard work and perseverance, it looked as though her dream of graduating would evaporate with just weeks to go. So close.
But then something wonderful happened. My neighbor Meg saw that we sold our car for a hug to someone in recovery and she and her husband decided to do the same — pay it forward to someone who needed a break. Was it perfect? No. But it was good enough to carry her to class and final exams and serve as transportation. Mechanically it was in good shape.
It saved her from losing all she had worked so hard to achieve.
Sherry is enormously grateful. I’m grateful. Thank you Rob and Meg for paying it forward.
That’s awesome. Makes me wish we had a spare car to give!!! Way to go, Sherry, Meg and Rob!
I love this trend and pray it becomes contagious! (Great shirt, Sherry)