Elderly people don’t really have the time, energy, or strength to keep up with house chores and duties. In old age, such things become hassles that you just can’t regularly maintain, regardless of how other people feel about it.
Yet when Leonard Bullock overheard some teens saying that his “ugly” house should be “burned down,” it took a toll on him. The 75-year-old wasn’t able to update his large Oregon house, which explained its appearance. Luckily for him, he wasn’t the only one who heard the teens making fun of his house.
Josh Cyganik, a 35-year-old train track inspector, also overheard the teens making fun of Mr. Bullock’s house. He then organized a group of volunteers to help Leonard paint his house.
To my friends! So I was at work a couple weeks ago and I heard 2 teenage boys walked by this old man"s house. He sits on…
Posted by Josh Cyganik on Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The volunteers made quick work of Mr. Bullock’s house. It didn’t take long for the home to look pristine and new. It simply needed a few coats of paint and some love.
Not only did Josh get enough volunteers to paint the house, but a hardware store donated all the materials to help out the elderly man.
(via Buzzfeed)
We should all learn something from this heartwarming story. I think Mr. Cyganik summed it up best with this quote: “Don’t be afraid to go out there and help. [Don’t] be afraid to take the first step.”
