illinilefttackle 399 #1 Posted February 16, 2013 God is good- I was trying to sell the 656 for funds for the Foster Kids and couldn't. THEN-I got a call for a guy who lives in South Bend about my craigslist ad. He said he was looking for an older wheel horse because they were made so tough. We talked-he saw my posts about how I had rebuilt it-and was impressed- To make a long story short-I sold it. I had a tear in my eye when it left-it had certainly come along way-from a bunch of parts in boxes to a good looking , hard working tractor. The guy even talked me out of my snow plow. Now we have our funding-and he has what he was looking for, he is the type of guy that will keep it maintained. I'm attaching some pics- His name is Don-I gave him this web-site as a place to get advice etc. Thanks a lot guys-I know you will help him as you have helped me, if he comes by. Al 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonozz 168 #2 Posted February 16, 2013 Al, It's obvious how much this tractor ment to you but what is more obvious is how much the kids mean to you. I have fostered for several years as well and even adopted a wonderful blessing permanently into my life. The impact people like you make on childrens lives can't be overstated. Sorry for your loss (the tractor) but I'm sure you will sleep well at night with your decision! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #3 Posted February 16, 2013 Sounds like a Grand Slam! OK with you and wonderful for the kids you're so generously supporting. God Bless you and the youngsters. I'm readin' this post, for the umteenth time, God Bless. A wonderful thing you did Al. I'm nicknamin' you, "Al with the BIG heart." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #4 Posted February 16, 2013 Al, you are a good man to give so freely from your heart as you did. God will Bless you in many ways for you act of kindness. Now I hope to see some threads of your C-125. Van 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #5 Posted February 16, 2013 Way to go Al! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
64s 83 #6 Posted February 16, 2013 Al, Your first three words say it all - God is Good. I've been where you are, fostered, adopted, and had to forgo some things, but I'm sure you realize you're really not giving up anything, you're actually gaining things you can't buy. Stay focused and what really matters and keep up the good work!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #7 Posted February 16, 2013 What a really good post to read. Kudos to you Al, for sure. :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #8 Posted February 16, 2013 It's hard selling our toys I know Al. You got to survive. I hate to see some of mine leave too. Randy PS. Don't hurry, you know what I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,187 #9 Posted February 17, 2013 I bet it is hard to see go. But it sounds like it was for a great cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 412 #10 Posted February 17, 2013 Al, Its guys like you, that puts others needs before yours, that this country needs more of. God bless Chas 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #11 Posted February 17, 2013 It was just a wonderful thing you did selling the tractor to care for the kids Al. God Bless You. :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytalk 2 #12 Posted February 17, 2013 God bless you,your a great man for doing that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
