Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF Fri Yay/Good News

~ John W. Howell

Today’s story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety.

Strangers are Leaving Strollers, Diapers, and Toys at the Border for Ukrainian Refugee Moms

Photo courtesy of GMA

An image recently shared around social media of empty strollers on a Polish rail border crossing has inspired a mountain of donations for Ukrainian refugees.

Now at Przemyśl Station, women, children, and infants fleeing the war are being greeted by mountains of clothes, stuffed animals, strollers, diapers, and more after they step off the train.

ABC reports that the number of spare carriers and strollers from Polish mothers have been particularly inspiring, with many donators leaving handwritten notes behind, with words of support.

“We see on the television and hear on the radio what happened, and we say ‘okay, we can help,’” one Polish mother and volunteer told ABC.

The effort has become more organized over the weeks, which CNN details has spread like wildfire, mostly by word of mouth. The Medyka border crossing from Ukraine involves taking a train to Przemyśl Station, which has become the center of the relief effort.

The rooms of the train station are now being transformed from waiting rooms into warehouses for food, diapers, and clothes.

Beyond the station, people from across Europe have been seen waiting in cars offering to drive incoming refugees to wherever they have relations or a place to stay.

here is the Good Morning America video with the story.

Today’s JohnKu talks about overshadowing evil actions with good works. I hope you have a super weekend.

Spirit by John W. Howell ©2022

One evil man thinks,

He can break human spirit . . .

His lesson comes hard.

116 thoughts on “Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF Fri Yay/Good News”

  7. Thank you for sharing this uplifting story, John. The diapers must be particuarly welcome. It is heartening to see that Putin has failed in his attempts to break the spirits of the Ukranian people and those who want to help them.

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  17. I remember seeing this story, but I’m glad you posted it here (and your JohnKu is spot on!) Treating others the way we want to be treated is pretty basic, isn’t it? Have a great weekend, my friend!

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  24. Timely and beautiful, John. I sure hope that one evil man learns his lesson. Thank you for such an uplifting post. Much needed and appreciated. 🤗

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  35. Sometimes it’s a crisis that brings out the best in people, John. Thanks for sharing the generosity of spirit of all those making a tangible difference for Ukrainian people and families. It’s heartwarming.

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  39. Wonderful within horror.
    I’m sick about this every day.
    poo-tin is a monster.
    The JohnKu is right on!
    Thank you John!

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  40. grieving mothers ,wives and girlfriends
    must line Moscow’s streets as well,
    afterr each Ukrainian victtory,
    Sends Putin’s men to hell.
    The time is comng soon
    when he’ll pack his bags and go.
    banished to the wilderness,,
    By his allies, NOT THE FOE.
    The world relaxes for a whiile.
    until the next threat appears
    is it the Trump In The USA?
    Or will Boris release new fears?
    David

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    1. Well done, David. Let’s hope those within Russia who can have an effect will rise up and do the right thing. Too many Russians and Ukrainianshave died in this immoral war.

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