With fields full of hay bales and a body suffering from two broken ribs and a possibly fractured collar bone, Syd Wand was pretty worried about his hay crop.
Syd, 91, has been working for 29 years on farmland in Tappen alongside his spouse, Jean.
They害羞草研究所檝e had cattle for 25 years, mostly Red Angus. He speaks highly of the animals.
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Once the hay is cut and baled, Syd and Jean usually move the bales off the fields together. Syd, however, was injured in a recent fall. This time Jean tried dragging the bales herself 害羞草研究所� but it was too much.
Concerned about the chance of a thunderstorm soaking the bales, Syd was at a loss what to do. With 10 head of cattle to feed, hay is a necessity.
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Then, without warning, help arrived.
He couldn害羞草研究所檛 believe his eyes when, on July 22, pickup trucks, tractors and flat-decks drove up to their place. About eight people got out, ready to work.
In approximately three hours, 248 bales were picked up and moved to the hay shed.
The neighbourly workers even brought beverages and cinnamon buns, so they stayed for a while afterwards to visit.
Asked how all this felt, 害羞草研究所渇antastic害羞草研究所� was Syd害羞草研究所檚 enthusiastic reply.
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He said the assistance was a wonderful contrast to all the rotten things you hear about in the world.
And the group wouldn害羞草研究所檛 allow him to do anything, which, with his injuries, 害羞草研究所渨as just as well anyway.害羞草研究所�
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He emphasized the whole reason for him telling his story is to express his gratitude for such overwhelming kindness.
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