A Jacket And Nail Clippers

a heartwarming story about aiding the homeless by Geoff Le Pard

Written by

Norah

Christmas

A serious story from a writer who specialises in humour – it will both warm your heart and inspire you.

homelessness volunteering

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26 responses to “A Jacket And Nail Clippers”

January 4, 2019

Susan Scott

Thanks Geoff and Norah for sharing this. Any small gesture of kindness is ALWAYS so appreciated by the receiver – we can ALL do something no matter how small or large.

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1. January 6, 2019
  
  Norah
  
  I’m pleased you enjoyed Geoff’s story, Susan. I thought it a good one to share.
  
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January 3, 2019

Jacqui Murray

Heart-warming on this cold day. I can only imagine… RT

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1. January 4, 2019
  
  Norah
  
  We are fortunate that that’s all we need to do. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
  
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January 2, 2019

Jennie

Wonderful story from Geoff, Norah!

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1. January 2, 2019
  
  Norah
  
  Thanks, Jennie. I’m pleased you agree. 🙂
  
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  1. January 2, 2019
    
    Jennie
    
    You’re welcome! 🙂
    
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January 2, 2019

calmkate

a good read Norah, makes me very grateful that we have more regular services here for our homeless but that doesn’t make their life any easier …

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1. January 2, 2019
  
  Norah
  
  Thanks, Kate. While our services are good, there are still too many homeless and suffering the disadvantage of poverty. Every thing we can do helps. 🙂
  
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  1. January 2, 2019
    
    calmkate
    
    absolutely Norah I have been involved for decades now … with each move my involvement takes a different turn but our public housing situation is abysmal 😦
    
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    1. January 2, 2019
      
      Norah
      
      Your contribution is extremely valuable, Kate. That you spread positive messages through your blog also makes a huge difference to many lives. You may never know just how far your ripples travel, but know that they do. xx
      
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      1. January 2, 2019
        
        calmkate
        
        how very kind of you to say so Norah, really appreciate that 🙂
        But you know I have met some real characters when I help out … met one very famous actors father who was a gifted artist but a drifter. You get to see another side of many peoples family and life 🙂
        
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        January 4, 2019
        
        Norah
        
        I’m sure it widens your perspective on life, Kate.
        
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        January 4, 2019
        
        calmkate
        
        many things have done that Norah, including too much travel 🙂
        
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        January 6, 2019
        
        Norah
        
        Too much? Is that possible? I’ve done so little.
        
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        January 6, 2019
        
        calmkate
        
        I have done far too much, but then I started young … I worked three jobs to save up and did more than 30 countries in the first 18 months … then I kept it up for many years.
        
        I’d prefer to settle but seems without my patch of earth there are obstacles …
        
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        January 7, 2019
        
        Norah
        
        Wow! You are a well-travelled traveller. 🙂
        
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        January 7, 2019
        
        calmkate
        
        Lived in five different countries, three continents … too much 🙂
        
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        January 8, 2019
        
        Norah
        
        It must have been fun at the time?
        
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        January 9, 2019
        
        calmkate
        
        I was always up for adventure 🙂
        
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January 2, 2019

thecontentedcrafter

A post worthy of sharing indeed! I found myself thinking about it throughout the day and it featured in a dream last night ………..

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1. January 2, 2019
  
  Norah
  
  Thank you, Pauline. I’m pleased you thought so too. Helping relieve the homeless situation in which many find themselves is a wonderful dream.
  
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January 1, 2019

Anne Goodwin (Annecdotist)

Ha, you had me fooled, Norah, as I didn’t see straight away that this wasn’t you!
All the best for 2019. Popping over to Geoff’s place now.

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1. January 2, 2019
  
  Norah
  
  Sorry to confuse you, Anne. That wasn’t my intention. I hope you enjoyed Geoff’s article.
  
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January 1, 2019

TanGental

Thank you for the kind words Norah.

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1. January 2, 2019
  
  Norah
  
  You are welcome, Geoff.
  
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