The Faith In Humanity Thread - Page 3 - BARF

Ant · 05-13-2013, 09:03 PM

youtu.be/OWcK1uTGDNc

SNsMoto · 05-13-2013, 11:57 PM

I shall raise you Baxter and a tear jerker

youtu.be/oIrDbzoOxZc

B-mtrd · 05-15-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ant

youtu.be/OWcK1uTGDNc

You have no idea how amazing it is to help this organization.

http://www.neads.org/boston-marathon...g-victims-fund

Not sure if there is anything like this in the bay area. It is the most gratifying thing to raise a service puppy but the hardest thing to do when it is time to say good bye. Always a bitter sweet moment.

This was written by the mother of a girl with Autism:

Quote:

Thank you again for everyone involved in training Trixie. To most people she is just a dog, but to my daughter Cassidy who has autism she is much more than just a dog. She is a companion who will not mock her for having difficulty speaking, she will not think Cassidy is strange or different because she repeats things and has a lot of trouble reading and learning. She will not tease her, bully her, or leave her out when playing like her peers do. She will not scold her for being inappropriate and get angry at her for acting out like I do. Instead she will provide Cassidy with the comfort and confidence that only a dog can give because Trixie does not know Cassidy is different. All Trixie knows is that she loves my daughter, and my daughter loves her. The positive effect of Trixie on Cassidy is quite noticeable. Cassidy is calm, focused, and happy around her. In contrast to the challenges of functioning in a world that requires communicating like everyone else, being with Trixie offers Cassidy a place where she is not judged and is unconditionally loved and accepted. Communicating intuitively through actions is encouraged in the world of dogs. I have also noticed it provides a positive outlet for Cassidy to practice using her words without judgement or evaluation. Trixie responds to Cassidy’s words without the correction that she encounters throughout her daily life. The benefit of her self esteem cannot be understated. Without NEADS and everyone at the prison [who trained and worked with Trixie] this wouldn’t have happened for Cassidy, so I can not thank you enough. — Stephanie Slattery, Cassidy Dufault’s mother

Plenty of more inspiring stories here: http://assistancedogs.wordpress.com

Mike95060 · 05-15-2013, 11:50 PM

I don't think I can embed an unworthy vid, this is 9 minutes well spent IMHO.

http://www.upworthy.com/the-earth-sh...od-4?g=2&c=fea

Ant · 05-16-2013, 11:25 AM

http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/o...feel-gratitude

revnort · 05-16-2013, 11:50 AM

youtu.be/sLztOZnp8C8#!

NorCalAthlete · 05-16-2013, 03:02 PM

This woman hasn't taken a vacation in 30 years. She lost her home about 10 years ago and moved into a far smaller place, still working 7 days a week 365 days a year. Cancer survivor.

Her son bought her a new house for mother's day.

youtu.be/BuCZXS8YagM

#1Freak · 05-20-2013, 09:30 PM

this should go here too... guy with serious physical limitations doesn't have limitations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Ya3UkswNLqo

NorCalAthlete · 05-20-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #1Freak

this should go here too... guy with serious physical limitations doesn't have limitations

youtu.be/Ya3UkswNLqo

I debated on that one for a little while, along with the video about Zach I posted in the awesome videos thread. While both are certainly inspiring, I personally felt this thread was more for selfless acts people do for others rather than more individual triumphs. Others here may disagree with me and decide both videos belong here, so I left it up to BARF to cross-post.

either way. (and fixed that for you).

Eldritch · 05-23-2013, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike95060

No just an asshole. Not all that different from an Eagles fan really.

Nooooooo! THEY ARE THE ONES THAT MADE ME THIS WAY!!

revnort · 05-23-2013, 11:19 AM

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So my mom and I have been working the same waitress job for 5-6 years now. She had been waitressing years before, but this is recently. Anyway, about… 15 minutes ago this guy she waited on left and told her to take care. Just that. Prior to this she had talked to him about Italy. Her people are from Florence, this and that, and she said she's never been. She's got 8 years of art education and she's working a waitress job. It's pretty… Sad and disappointing, I guess. Her and my father divorced 6 years ago and she hasn't had a real job ever. Just been stuck in a small town she's not from. This man who we have never seen before tipped her 1000 dollars for a trip to Italy. Walked out, not another word.

Coastal Coyote · 05-23-2013, 01:42 PM

Great gesture; got the total wrong...

ScorpioVI · 05-23-2013, 03:25 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...6pLid%3D317826

5-year old girl's LEO dad dies on duty 3 days before her graduation. 300 police officer's attend her graduation in his stead.

FXCLM5 · 05-23-2013, 03:39 PM

love this thread,

keep the smiles coming

there has been too much negativity in our world lately

matt1216 · 05-23-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FXCLM5

love this thread,

keep the smiles coming

there has been too much negativity in our world lately

+1 Great thread, even though it's got me all teary eyed!

05-13-2013, 09:03 PM	#31
Ant Pink Freud Contributor + Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rural urban metropolis by the wayside Motorcycles: BMW S1000XR Name:	youtu.be/OWcK1uTGDNc __________________ This segment was brought to you by the letter A

05-15-2013, 11:50 PM	#34
Mike95060 Work In Progress Founding Member Contributor + Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santa Cruz Motorcycles: 2004 Ducati ST4S Name: Mike	I don't think I can embed an unworthy vid, this is 9 minutes well spent IMHO. http://www.upworthy.com/the-earth-sh...od-4?g=2&c=fea __________________ *DARE MIGHTY THINGS* We all lead by example, even when we don't think we are... -Grosso

05-16-2013, 11:25 AM	#35
Ant Pink Freud Contributor + Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rural urban metropolis by the wayside Motorcycles: BMW S1000XR Name:	http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/o...feel-gratitude __________________ This segment was brought to you by the letter A

05-16-2013, 11:50 AM	#36
revnort Tasty Pants AMA#: 1108597 Contributor +++++++++ Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Sunny Mission, SF Motorcycles: F800GS, Dr. Zoidberg Name: Dan	youtu.be/sLztOZnp8C8#! __________________ Hunger is the best seasoning. Who do you see? Who do do you watch? Which is your flock? Do you watch at a distance from the side you have chosen? Whose answers serve you best? Who'll save you from confusion? Who will leave you an exit and a comfortable cover? Who will take you oh so near the edge, but never drop you over?

05-16-2013, 03:02 PM	#37
NorCalAthlete O_o Contributor +++ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Peninsula Motorcycles: . Name:	This woman hasn't taken a vacation in 30 years. She lost her home about 10 years ago and moved into a far smaller place, still working 7 days a week 365 days a year. Cancer survivor. Her son bought her a new house for mother's day. youtu.be/BuCZXS8YagM __________________ Your views on any given subject are the sum of the media that you take in, scaled to the weight of the credibility of the source that provides it, seen through a lens of your own values, goals, and achievements. Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity. The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. Wheel horsepower is just crank horsepower after taxes.

05-13-2013, 11:57 PM	#32
SNsMoto Don't be that guy. Contributor +++ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Bay, CA Motorcycles: 04 Suzuki GS500F & 07 D675 Name: Steven	I shall raise you Baxter and a tear jerker youtu.be/oIrDbzoOxZc

05-20-2013, 09:30 PM	#38
#1Freak Veteran Founding Member Contributor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: over there Motorcycles: zuma Name:	this should go here too... guy with serious physical limitations doesn't have limitations http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Ya3UkswNLqo __________________ "spelling correctly is for peeps who are too dumb to think for themselves and can only memorize things" ancient chinese proverb

05-23-2013, 01:42 PM	#42
Coastal Coyote ~bound~ AMA#: 2852405 Contributor Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston, MA Motorcycles: K1200RS Name: Pieter	Great gesture; got the total wrong... __________________ Dum spiro spero ~Cicero

05-23-2013, 03:25 PM	#43
ScorpioVI كافر ლ(ಠ益ಠლ AMA #: 1076930 Founding Member Contributor ++++ Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Motorcycles: KTM 990 ADV Name: Alan	http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...6pLid%3D317826 5-year old girl's LEO dad dies on duty 3 days before her graduation. 300 police officer's attend her graduation in his stead. __________________ كافر My Ride Reports: Solo On The Carrizo ¿Por que Baja? A Little Taste of the Alps Martin Dykier a.k.a. "fifthrival", 9/9/75 - 1/25/03 William James Lockwood a.k.a. "B12Bill/RydTher", 8/13/67 - 4/21/08 "No matter how subtle the wizard, a knife between the shoulder blades will seriously cramp his style." - Vlad Taltos (Jhereg) x

05-23-2013, 03:39 PM	#44
FXCLM5 bombaclaud 1% Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa rosa Motorcycles: Tuono V4, Grom Name:	love this thread, keep the smiles coming there has been too much negativity in our world lately __________________ RIP CulverDan 7/5/18

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