# I have to share this here, because this is pretty cool
**URL:** https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613
**Category:** Success Stories & Positive Pick-Me-Ups
**Created:** [December 20, 2014, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613 "2014-12-20T20:48:52Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@Cole](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Cole)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2014, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613/1 "2014-12-20T20:48:52Z")
I had my decompression surgery on June 19 and then had a CSF leak repair on July 23. I was out of work completely until September 22. I then went to work part time. I started off as 3 half days a week and eventually moved up to 2 full days and 3 half days. I will get to return full time starting January 5.
Yesterday I walked into work and one of the teachers said he had something for me. I stopped, he went into his room and came out with a folded over wad of cash and tried to hand it to me. I initially argued but eventually did take it.
The teachers at my school, knowing I’ve been part time this semester and so have had smaller checks, they took a collection of money and he handed me a little over $400. I was left speechless and actually cried (I do not cry at anything or for anything).
I decided I work for the most amazing people on the planet.
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### Author:  [@NieNie0326](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/NieNie0326)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2014, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613/2 "2014-12-20T21:29:08Z")
That’s awesome!!
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### Author:  [@liaspyre31](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/liaspyre31)
#### Post date: [December 21, 2014, 9:23am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613/3 "2014-12-21T09:23:09Z")
Wow!!! It's so wonderful that you work with people who care so much about you and are willing to help you out in such a way!
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### Author:  [@jcdemar](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/jcdemar)
#### Post date: [December 21, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613/4 "2014-12-21T17:30:35Z")
Cole how wonderful! That is a great story and you deserve that pick-up. I’m also glad you are making progress, you had a long road.
🙂 jenn
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### Author:  [@Anglyn](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Anglyn)
#### Post date: [December 22, 2014, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613/5 "2014-12-22T17:00:28Z")
That is so wonderful! What amazing coworkers! :)
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### Author:  [@Cole](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Cole)
#### Post date: [December 22, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613/6 "2014-12-22T17:13:13Z")
They really are amazing coworkers and I am so glad I work where I do.
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### Author:  [@Suz](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Suz)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613/7 "2014-12-23T04:36:52Z")
That’s great,Cole! Merry Christmas!
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### Author:  [@Cole](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Cole)
#### Post date: [December 25, 2014, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613/8 "2014-12-25T05:47:45Z")
I truly am blessed. I was absolutely shocked. It really allowed me to be able to pay my car payment as well as buy a few Christmas gifts. One of the ladies that contributed, I bought presents for her 2 boys....she got upset with me and said I was supposed to spend it on me not others...I told her it was my money to do with as I wish :)
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### Author:  [@JenA](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/JenA)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2018, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/i-have-to-share-this-here-because-this-is-pretty-cool/5613/9 "2018-03-14T22:42:45Z")
How wonderful! So glad to hear yo are getting back to normal.