Thank you for the positive story you printed on May 7 titled “Doing unto others.”

Some will ask, “How are you doing?”, but are not willing to pitch in and help in a practical sense. Your article about the Perreaults’ dedication to assisting a widowed mother with three children sheds light on people in the community who truly are “doing unto others,” and challenges the rest of us to do the same.

Fortunately, I, too, have been empowered by the wonderful support of friends as our family has been going through a very long, painful divorce. I’ve come home to find several large trash bags filled with gently used clothing for my five children, as well as receiving other practical items and gift certificates.

These surprises have not only gotten us through the tragedy, but have given my children the desire to reach out and look for ways to help others whenever the opportunity arises.

I commend the Perreaults for the time they have invested in assisting another person in need. It is a wonderful example to us as a community of ways we can all empower one another through offering a hand up.

It reminds me that no matter what place I am at in my own journey, there is always some way that I can encourage and empower another human being. It may not bring financial return on the investment of my time, but it always brings long-lasting dividends that are priceless.

Linda Sherwood, Auburn

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