Discover the Magic of Kindness
Neighbors Unite After the Storm
Dear readers, in Shady Pines Story Town we find acts of friendship and kindness during and after a record setting snow event here in the South. Our beloved neighbors come together to help one another and show all of us the true spirit of community.
A Snowy Day in Shady Pines
Helping Out After The Storm
It blew in on a stiff wind when most everyone was already asleep. Late into the night a wintry blanket of fluffy snow wafted down on Main Street in the heart of our small Southern town. The morning sun showed that 4-7 inches of the cold stuff had fallen. As the snow piled up, the townsfolk sprang into action.
Examples of Kindness in Shady Pines
When he finally makes it to his office at City Hall Mayor Beuregard P. Fibbs gets busy on the phone. ” I need to get the word out to stay at home if possible and be careful if you have to go out,” he says. “The roads and sidewalks are icy.” One of his first calls is to the Shady Pines Gazette office to make sure editor Zulah Talmadge and Scoop, the Cub Reporter are covering the story. Zulah’s cell phone rings. “Why, hello mayor. Yes. We are heading out now. We’ll make sure to check on our elderly neighbors and pets. With help from Fred and his Corner Grocer shop, Maggie’s Diner is providing hot lunches. Volunteers are making food deliveries to folks who are stuck at home.”
Harold Sanders, owner of Nuts ‘n Bolts hardware store downtown quickly gathers shovels and friends. “That’s it everyone,” says Harold. We’ll have these sidewalks and pathways cleared in no time. Teamwork!”
Over at The Shady Pines Community Center Director Rita Malena is busy turning the Center into a Shelter. 
“It’s too cold out there for someone who may have lost power. No electricity means no heat. They’ll need a warm place to stay,” she says. “I remember when that happened to me a few years ago. I was shivering and scared. I don’t want anyone else to go throught that.”
Kim Dunworthy won’t let the weather stop her from delivering the mail. “You just have to find a way to get the job done,” she says.
Boomerang and Halley’s Comet help their mom Edna hand out mugs of hot chocolate to our neighbor friends who are out helping others.
“Hurry up Halley,” shouts Boomer. “Right behind you,” hisses the silver streak of a cat.”You don’t need to yell.”
A FINAL THOUGHT
And so we leave you for now on this snowy Februrary late afternoon turning into night.
Once again the good folks of Shady Pines Story Town have come together with kindness and caring. They do tend to rise to the occaision and try to make sure everyone is safe and warm after a snow storm.
It’s just another example of how they turn a chilly day into a celebration of community spirit.
After you see what our young readers have to say, please leave a comment of your own!
What Our Young Readers Say
I love how everyone helps each other. Where is the community center?
The stories are so fun. Are there more?
My favorite part is when the dog and cat deliver hot chocolate. I want some.
It seems like being nice is cool. I like the characters!
The Shady Pines Story Town community really showed up for one another after the snowfall. This is what community looks like.
Thank you Tammy!
I’m sending this to my daughter. My grandson needs to see it
Neighbors helping neighbors. I wish I lived in a community like Shady Pines
I love these stories from Shady Pines
With all the severe weather everywhere this is a good reminder of how we should help one another
The beauty of winter is all around us. Like the sparkling snow we can celebrate the freshness of life with friends and neighbors, with hot chocolate, snowmen, cookies, a few snowballs and freshly shoveled snow. Childhood reflections of spontaneous joy. Thank you❤️
Thank you. That was lovely!
Coming together to help one another. That’s what it’s all about
Yes it is!
Really enjoyed this. Great message
Lovely way to share on snowy days!
Thank you Amy!
People helping people is what it’s all about.
Isn’t that the truth. Thank you Jane!
This story reminds me of what a neighbor is! Helping out and caring is the hallmark of kindness which Shady Pines always sets a wonderful example! Thank you.
Thank you Teresa!
What a great little town !Shady Pines community all coming together is so many ways to help others during the snowstorm. A great reminder of the various ways to be helpful and kind during times of need.
Thank you so much Linda!
So nice that the mail gets delivered no matter what in Shady Pines!
And thanks to Boomer and Halley for helping give out hot chocolate. I love our furry friends.
Kudos to the young people for learning and appreciating the lessons of kindness.
Thank you Sheri!
How fortunate we are to live in a neighborhood similar to Shady Pines – neighbors helping neighbors in their time of need
Well said Joanne!
People helping people – that’s the way life use to be and we can strive to have it that way again thanks to your inspiration
That would be nice
Neighbors helping neighbors! It’s the right thing to do! And it’s fun!
Thank you Sharon
This is a very good example to share with children and a good reminder for all of us
Thank you Sharon!
This was the feel good story I needed right now
Shady Pines is where everyone wants to be in a snowstorm. Even on a cold day, one feels warmth.
Thank you Elaine!