Used up most of my points and bought a pair of tickets for family friends to see their mother who is dying of cancer. After seeing a picture of those wonderful people together again I broke down.

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True value add. True service. True heart. ๐Ÿ‘

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Folks like you restore my faith in humanity. Let me know if you're out of the NYC office and I'll buy you a drink.

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Such a thoughtful gesture. Prayers for your friend. My mom passed away from cancer a couple of years ago. Oh wait it was almost five years and it is so painful it seems like yesterday.

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Thanks, it's a good reminder of what's just bullshit in life and what truly matters

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Lost my mom to cancer 6 years ago. You'll get good karma from this for a long time. Almost cried re-reading this

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My family friend's post (which made me cry again)

Me: Dad, sorry I can't be here more often. Are you doing ok taking care of mom?
Dad: Are you kidding? It can be hard but I love serving her. I get to just sit and talk with her every day. It's like a second honeymoon.

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Op just so you know the impact of what you did I am international and my dad was sick at the same time. So I had to have a difficult conversation with my sister about whether I should go and spend money on the flight or let my aunt take care of my Mom and use my funds for covering dad. People use their points for frivolous trips so it's nice thing to do.

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BRB. Hugging my mom. Thanks for reminder. You're a good person.

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5 years for me too and it still is hard. OP -this is a great thing you did. So with every single point.

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God bless you my friend

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You're the real MVP

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Salute!

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I'm so sorry about your mother, I hope you have many happy memories that you draw your strength from

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Very cool OP. Have offered others in the same situation.

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OP: great person. ( girl?) . Great heart .

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๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Prayers to the family and you for showing such compassion

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๐Ÿ‘Œseems like a great dad!

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That'a beautiful. What marriage is all about

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So uplifting comparing to the navel gazing that happens here. Thanks for sharing.

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