Today, I looked at my neighbor's empty lawn; he's an old guy and he usually has the best Christmas lights. We knew he might not be able to do them this year, so I felt bad and I did them for him. Later, a neighbor asked about them and I told her that I helped out. She said, "You do know he died, right?" FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, as I was leaving for work, I discovered my neighbor had just passed away. I found out when I came across his body lying in my front yard. FML
Today, I work at a hospice center. At 3AM, a call just went out to a man's family to come because he was dying. I didn't realize that this man was my old friend's grandpa. When I saw her, I smiled really big and said, "Hey! Great to see you!" Her grandpa was ACTIVELY DYING. Stupid stupid stupid. FML
Today, my elderly neighbor used his snowblower to send all of the fallen leaves in his yard into mine, which I'd raked earlier that morning. FML
Today, I told a co-worker to "lighten up, and stop wearing black all the time, it makes you look depressed." I didn't know his father had died the week before. FML
Today, I sent a christmas card to my husband's uncle and aunt. I'd forgotten that the uncle died last year. FML
Today, I texted a friend offering my condolences over the death of his grandfather. He hadn't been told his grandfather had died yet. FML
Today, I heard my asshole neighbor had died of a stroke. I was outside and said, "Well it's about goddamn time!" I turned around to see his wife walking her dog and staring deep into my soul. FML
Today, it was my first day as a mailman. One of the houses got a bunch of cards, and the owner coincidentally opened the door as I arrived. So I said to the owner that someone in the house must really be popular. He replied, "She died this Tuesday." FML
Today, I went into work and noticed one of my fellow colleagues had a large bunch of flowers on her desk. As soon as I saw her, I immediately said, "Happy Birthday!" Everyone went quiet. It wasn't her birthday; her father had died. FML
Today, a friend asked me to cover his shift at work because his grandmother died. Like any decent friend, I obliged. Later, after leaving, I walked by a bar and saw him inside, laughing and doing shots with all of our friends. FML
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Top comments
HiddenValley 5
He's there in spirit. You did a nice thing.
WCARlover 35
Well, you were right when you figured he wouldn't be able to do them this year anyway...
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Comments (120)
SadGirl18 16
I think that was a very nice thing you did. He's thankful in spirit, so don't be down. I'm sure his family appreciates it. :)
gmaniac93 7
I don't get how the OP could just put up lights on someone's house with out even asking first.
Rachaelc23 8
Don't feel bad. You did a great thing to help out!
maz95 17
Wish I had a neighbour like OP! You did such a nice thing, I'm sure he would've really appreciated it.
Justmeedotcom77 3
That was a nice thing you did for him!!
TacoBelle 8
Think of it this way: this is a tribute to your neighbor and his love love of the holidays.
Edo369 8
Are you people ******* stupid? How did OP deserve that? For those of you who voted YDI. *****.
kellygirl83 11
It's a glitch in the app that has been discussed many times.
joethebiden 8
Just stare directly in the neighbor's eyes and say "Yes, I knew". Then laugh maniacally. Then chew into a crude potato while still staring and laughing. Wait until neighbor is gone, then another 5 minutes, then resume your usual pattern of activities.
ajourn11 2
This is easily the first time I've felt warm and fuzzy visiting this site. Cheers!
Obey_StudBoii 23
That's so sad though. Be happy you have him In spirit.