Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Just Being Neighborly....

I've seen this couple riding by in the evenings on their bicycles many times.  I've always thought they were sweet, riding along together so slowly. 

Last night when they came by, Nathan and I were outside, enjoying the evening.



They stopped and asked if they could spray our thistles.  She said if they get them at this time of year, it keeps them from cropping up on their land (which is apparently downwind from us) AND it makes everyone else's property thistle-free.


How awesome are they - riding along, hunting thistles and spraying them for everyone to be spared the prickly madness??

What a good reminder to quietly find ways to serve.

7 comments:

R AND R AND Z said...

this story makes me happy.

Nikki said...

So neat!

Melissa said...

Send them biking our direction. We need some cute thistle sprayers in our neighborhood. All we have is a little old man in a hat and overcoat that goes through EVERYONE'S garbage each week.

Brenda Gentry said...

That is Nile and Kaye Cox. They used to be in our ward. Wish you guys would have moved in sooner so we could have been in the same ward. I hope they are taking care of you!!!

David and Candice said...

What great neighbors! -Candice

leadatortilla said...

When I glanced at the photos (before reading) I thought perhaps she had figured out a way to ride while pushing an empty bike?!?! ah-ha.... and Ha ha!! loved the post!

Char said...

Such kindness!

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