The adage “neighbors are like family” holds true for Angie Tyma, an 89-year-old widow who was forced out of her home of 35 years due to foreclosure. She found herself without a job or a place to go until her compassionate neighbors came to her rescue. One of her neighbors, Danielle Calder, purchased the house and offered Tyma to stay on as a tenant.
Calder’s reason for doing so was simple – Tyma is the glue that binds the neighborhood together. She is a beloved and well-known member of the community who walks her two small dogs every day and possesses an unyielding spirit.
Calder, who is 65 years old, had no need for another home, but she couldn’t bear the thought of Tyma living in a motel room after spending so much time in the neighborhood. Calder explained, “Everyone is concerned about her. I didn’t really need another house, but I had to have her.”
The kindness of Tyma’s neighbors didn’t end there. On her birthday, they came together to paint her house, leaving Tyma speechless with gratitude. She said, “I was in a state of shock. I couldn’t even say a word.”
This heartwarming story illustrates the true meaning of being a good neighbor. It’s about looking out for one another and being there for those in need. Tyma’s neighbors exemplified this notion by coming together to support a beloved member of their community. In the end, it was their kindness and generosity that allowed Tyma to return to her home and continue to be a vital part of their neighborhood.