Dear Editor,

Many people have become numb and unresponsive because of the previous governments’ attitudes giving free reign to, and excusing away horrible behaviors and actions; and the daily constant barrages of violence and lack of humanity that one hears, reads, and bears witness to. I’ve been going through some difficult personal times, and all the greed, selfishness, and meanness gets to me.

The front-page story of Zaylah and her dog Brownie brought tears to my eyes of her selfless courage, calmness, and humanity; thinking only to save her loyal friend. The young boy who wishes to remain anonymous is also a true hero whose quick action caused what could have had a horrible outcome, turn instead into a reaffirming tale of humanity and kindness.

So, I’d like to briefly share another. I’d been having a rough day, and was on my way to Costco when two cars passed me on the Superior Road. Then had come to a stop. I couldn’t see what was happening till two of the vehicles turned around heading back to Boulder. There were two badly damaged work trucks in the middle of the road with a couple of guys standing around. The remaining car in front of me started to turn around.

Then I noticed a truck off in the field with its driver side door open, and a man lying half on his side on the ground. The car turned into the field. Two girls got out and ran up to the man. One knelt and put her hand on his shoulder and the other put her hand on his. It looked like both were trying to talk to and comfort him. I got out of my car, yelled over to the guys standing around, asking if an ambulance had been called. Then walked over and gave one of the girls an old blanket that they put over the man, and I left. Again, another reaffirming tale of humanity and kindness.

When I’m struggling because of all the selfish, greedy, inhumanity, and meanness, these actions of kindness and humanity that I read about or hear about or witness help get me through. So, I also say thank you to the staff of The Mountain-Ear for printing these stories too. We all need to hear more of them.

Atashnaa Medicineshield Werner

Nederland