Mary Ann and Joseph Novetske discuss finding Joseph’s wedding ring.Photo:WLNS 6 News/YouTubeA Michigan couple is applauding six strangers for coming to their rescue after they lost a wedding ring earlier this month.Mary Ann and Joseph Novetske of Charlotte, who have been married for 42 years, opened up about the random act of kindness to local networkWLNS, after strangers assisted in finding Joseph’s missing wedding band when the couple put out a call for help.In early November, Joseph realized he had lost his handcrafted wedding ring after doing yard work, he told the outlet.“I came up toward the house and I realized my ring wasn’t on my finger, and I didn’t know when I lost it or where I lost it,” he said.Eventually, the pair shared the news to social media, hoping for some help from locals, specifically those with a metal detector, to assist in combing through the yard. Dozens offered their assistance, according to the outlet.“It really means a lot to us if we can find it,” Mary Ann wrote in a Facebook post, per WLNS. “Please be in prayer that we find this ring.“Luckily for the Novetskes, a group of six strangers visited their home and searched the property for hours before locating the missing ring. The group came prepared with metal detection devices and even posed for photos with the couple while on their property.“I came in the house and I hear this lady screaming, ‘We found the ring!’ and it was so cool,” Mary Ann said. “So she was bawling harder than I was. I was in shock.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In a video report from the local network, the couple showed off a leaf pile on their property where the ring was eventually located. “It was like, ‘Wow. They are going to come and help us; we don’t know who they are,’ Mary Ann added.“You know, a lady was going to leave a machine for us. It just rekindled hope, you know – knowing that people will do good things.”Mary Ann also joked that “the ring has been resized, so we don’t lose it again.” The pair now continue to travel the country with the ring on Joseph’s finger, and make memories with their family, they told the outlet.Mary Ann latercelebrated the ring’s discoveryon Facebook, too, writing that it was “God at work.““Joe lost his wedding ring yesterday of 42 years doing leaves. Today complete strangers showed up & neighbors to look for it,” she wrote.“This is evidence of God at work. The ring was found in a trillion leaves back near the fence row. Thank you Joel, Paula, Kathy, Jim & Lisa for being God’s servants!”
Mary Ann and Joseph Novetske discuss finding Joseph’s wedding ring.Photo:WLNS 6 News/YouTube
WLNS 6 News/YouTube
A Michigan couple is applauding six strangers for coming to their rescue after they lost a wedding ring earlier this month.Mary Ann and Joseph Novetske of Charlotte, who have been married for 42 years, opened up about the random act of kindness to local networkWLNS, after strangers assisted in finding Joseph’s missing wedding band when the couple put out a call for help.In early November, Joseph realized he had lost his handcrafted wedding ring after doing yard work, he told the outlet.“I came up toward the house and I realized my ring wasn’t on my finger, and I didn’t know when I lost it or where I lost it,” he said.Eventually, the pair shared the news to social media, hoping for some help from locals, specifically those with a metal detector, to assist in combing through the yard. Dozens offered their assistance, according to the outlet.“It really means a lot to us if we can find it,” Mary Ann wrote in a Facebook post, per WLNS. “Please be in prayer that we find this ring.“Luckily for the Novetskes, a group of six strangers visited their home and searched the property for hours before locating the missing ring. The group came prepared with metal detection devices and even posed for photos with the couple while on their property.“I came in the house and I hear this lady screaming, ‘We found the ring!’ and it was so cool,” Mary Ann said. “So she was bawling harder than I was. I was in shock.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In a video report from the local network, the couple showed off a leaf pile on their property where the ring was eventually located. “It was like, ‘Wow. They are going to come and help us; we don’t know who they are,’ Mary Ann added.“You know, a lady was going to leave a machine for us. It just rekindled hope, you know – knowing that people will do good things.”Mary Ann also joked that “the ring has been resized, so we don’t lose it again.” The pair now continue to travel the country with the ring on Joseph’s finger, and make memories with their family, they told the outlet.Mary Ann latercelebrated the ring’s discoveryon Facebook, too, writing that it was “God at work.““Joe lost his wedding ring yesterday of 42 years doing leaves. Today complete strangers showed up & neighbors to look for it,” she wrote.“This is evidence of God at work. The ring was found in a trillion leaves back near the fence row. Thank you Joel, Paula, Kathy, Jim & Lisa for being God’s servants!”
A Michigan couple is applauding six strangers for coming to their rescue after they lost a wedding ring earlier this month.
Mary Ann and Joseph Novetske of Charlotte, who have been married for 42 years, opened up about the random act of kindness to local networkWLNS, after strangers assisted in finding Joseph’s missing wedding band when the couple put out a call for help.
In early November, Joseph realized he had lost his handcrafted wedding ring after doing yard work, he told the outlet.
“I came up toward the house and I realized my ring wasn’t on my finger, and I didn’t know when I lost it or where I lost it,” he said.
Eventually, the pair shared the news to social media, hoping for some help from locals, specifically those with a metal detector, to assist in combing through the yard. Dozens offered their assistance, according to the outlet.
“It really means a lot to us if we can find it,” Mary Ann wrote in a Facebook post, per WLNS. “Please be in prayer that we find this ring.”
Luckily for the Novetskes, a group of six strangers visited their home and searched the property for hours before locating the missing ring. The group came prepared with metal detection devices and even posed for photos with the couple while on their property.
“I came in the house and I hear this lady screaming, ‘We found the ring!’ and it was so cool,” Mary Ann said. “So she was bawling harder than I was. I was in shock.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
In a video report from the local network, the couple showed off a leaf pile on their property where the ring was eventually located. “It was like, ‘Wow. They are going to come and help us; we don’t know who they are,’ Mary Ann added.
“You know, a lady was going to leave a machine for us. It just rekindled hope, you know – knowing that people will do good things.”
Mary Ann also joked that “the ring has been resized, so we don’t lose it again.” The pair now continue to travel the country with the ring on Joseph’s finger, and make memories with their family, they told the outlet.
Mary Ann latercelebrated the ring’s discoveryon Facebook, too, writing that it was “God at work.”
“Joe lost his wedding ring yesterday of 42 years doing leaves. Today complete strangers showed up & neighbors to look for it,” she wrote.
“This is evidence of God at work. The ring was found in a trillion leaves back near the fence row. Thank you Joel, Paula, Kathy, Jim & Lisa for being God’s servants!”
source: people.com
