Jos is a handy Harry

Helping others is helping yourself Jos van der Peijl (69 years old): “I have been active at BUUV for about three years and I am a Handy Harrie from home. A few times a week I do various odd jobs for people. Replacing a lamp, hanging curtains and more such things. Hanging the curtains has even led to a beautiful friendship. I was asked by the mother of an autistic boy to change his curtains. That worked and in the end the mother and I had a nice contact. We made nice trips with my boat and we still get along well." She happy, I happy. Great deal! "What I like about BUUV is the social contacts you get, you get to know a lot of different people that you might not normally meet. For example, I recently visited a man who hardly leaves his home because of illness. He was so happy that I helped him. What is very normal to me, is very special to someone else. That part makes it extra beautiful for me and it is nice to be able to help others. When you help others, you also help yourself. And sometimes does the person I have been to for a job do something for me again. That is not necessary of course, but it is very nice. For example, the lady where I painted the kitchen wants to sew cushions for my boat. She is happy, I am happy. Great deal anyway ?!" Share these stories and inspire others to help too! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Forward

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