Blessings with Sandy

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I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going to be my last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but instead I put the car in park and walked up to the door and knocked.. 'Just a minute', answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor.
After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940's movie.
By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets.
There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and glassware.
'Would you carry my bag out to the car?' she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman.
She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb.
She kept thanking me for my kindness. 'It's nothing', I told her.. 'I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother to be treated.'
'Oh, you're such a good boy,’ she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address and then asked, 'Could you drive
through downtown?'
'It's not the shortest way,' I answered quickly..
'Oh, I don't mind,' she said. 'I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice.’
I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. 'I don't have any family left,' she continued in a soft voice.. ‘The doctor says I don't have very long.' I quietly reached over and shut off the meter.
'What route would you like me to take?' I asked.
For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator.
We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.
Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.
As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, 'I'm tired. Let's go now'.
We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico.
Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move.
They must have been expecting her.
I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair.
'How much do I owe you?' She asked, reaching into her purse.
'Nothing,' I said.
'You have to make a living,' she answered.
'There are other passengers,' I responded.
Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly.
'You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,' she said. 'Thank you.'
I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light.. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life..
I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that day,I could hardly talk. What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient to end his shift? What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away?
On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything more important in my life.
We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments.
But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.
PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID ~BUT~ THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL.
At the bottom of this great story was a request to forward this - I deleted that request because if you have read to this point, you won't have to be asked to pass it along you just will...
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance..........

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Asking you to join me in prayer. My love to everyone who reads this. Let's pray for each other today because prayers are needed right now. If I don't see your name, I'll understand. I ask my family and friends, wherever you might be, to kindly post this status for one hour to whisper a prayer for all of those who have family problems, health struggles, job issues, or worries of any kind and need to know that someone cares. Do it for all of us, for nobody is immune. I hope to see this on the walls of my family and friends. I did it for someone else, and you can, too! ❤️🫶🏾🙏🏾I copied & posted to my wall. Done!

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I updated today, as my entire feed was ads. After I did this, yeah I see everyone again. I’m not sure how it works, but it did?
To regain friends in your news feed and get rid of ads - Hold your finger anywhere in this post and click ′copy’. Go to your page where it says ‘What's on your mind?’ Tap your finger anywhere in the blank field. Click paste. This upgrades the system.
Hello new and old friends!🥰
It's sad we have to keep doing this to kill the Ads and see our friends.

The Ads are getting ridiculous!

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God called me and he called you to share hope & encouragement with women!🫶
For 2 years, sharing Mary & Martha's beautiful and inspirational product line has been my vehicle and platform to share life with you and others, but mostly to share Jesus and to shine His light!🙌

January 26th is the last day of the business model as we have experienced it. On February 6th our company is moving toward a new affiliate marketing program. I am prayerfully planning to continue to share new products with that program in February.

Between now and January 26th there is a phenomenal clearance sale going on with outstanding price reductions. If you have upcoming events (birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, house warmings, or need to Complete sets you've started) now is the time to scoop up the savings.

You can go to my website and shop. Do the direct ship to you (or to whom you are gifting).
Let me know if you need assistance. I am here to assist you.

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Mary & Martha has announced that the Direct Sales Business Model will end on January 26, 2024.

It's that time of year ... TAX SEASON

New Tax Credit Rules for a Clean Vehicle Purchase in 2024 - Did You Know?

Starting January 1, 2024, buyers of new and used electric (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles may be able to transfer the Clean Vehicle Credit to a car dealer in exchange for a lower price. These new tax credit rules will make clean vehicles affordable for a wider range of taxpayers, who previously had to wait until the next tax filing season to get the benefit of the credit.

The amount of the Clean Vehicle Credit depends on a variety of factors, including battery size and the origin of critical components. The maximum credit is $4,000 for used vehicles and $7,500 for new vehicles. You can find a complete list of EVs, PHEVs and fuel cell vehicles that qualify for the credit at the U.S. Dept. of Energy website (link below). If you transfer a Clean Vehicle Credit to a dealer, the dealer must provide a financial benefit equal to the credit amount, such as a price reduction.

For both new and used vehicles, the Clean Vehicle Credit is subject to income limits. A tax professional can help you determine whether you qualify for the credit, and what the credit amount might be for a particular vehicle.

Search for Eligible Clean Vehicles: https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml

Let it Snow Let it Snow this sale is really swell‼

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This song has been on my heart lately. So, Laura Glatz, Bob Glatz, Gale Nicholson, Maryann Morganelli Swindell, Shanda Teague, Carrie Haggard Braswell, Amy Cochran Kinchen, Jerry Kinchen, Kendyl McGee, Miranda Kinchen, Alton Kinchen, Jen Hallenbeck, Irene Harrell, Denise Bluser Kathy Hyler Harrell, Jenny Mac, Ruthmary Harrell, Lorraine Cannon Beecham Iris Dopson Elaine Henderson Pattie Brockley and to everyone reading this ...
Each day is a blessing. We travel this journey one day at a time with each having the opportunity to make a difference in our lives and the lives of others.

One Day At A Time, Sweet Jesus (Lynda Randle) + Lyrics Lynda Tait Randle, alto singer of southern gospel, was born in 1962 and grew up in the inner city of Washington, DC

Good morning! Please take a few minutes go to my Mary & Martha website.
The Snow Sale ends January 19th. On January 26th our business structure will end (more info about this in the next post).

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Working on some final projects for the Procrastinators shopping event tomorrow at BYOBCC (Creative Connections) 10 am to 4pm.

Blessings with Sandy will have a set up at BYOB Creative Connections tomorrow. Last minute gifts from my Mary & Martha products, handmade cards, class opportunities for 2024 (gift certificates available), a d more.
10am until 4pm. Don't forget to register on Eventbrite for freebies!

Schedule Tick tock, tick tock goes the holiday shopping clock -- but we got ya covered at the Procrastinator's Gifting Craft Bazaar! Create a personalized gift, finish that craft project, or purchase crafts ready for gifting. BYOB Creative Connections artists offer a unique and personal selection of holiday....

Blessings with Sandy -- Cards & Scrapbooking Fun!

Join me as we make special Christmas Cards or Holiday Cards. You will have all the materials needed to create a "made 4 you" set.

Not too late to create a scrapbook for your holiday pictures.

BYOB Creative Connections

Tuesday 12/6/2023. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pricing starts at $10

There has been so much pain & hurt and drama & harsh hurtful words in our lives. Now is the time to stop, think about what has been said, actions done.
Read this short message & take the proper action.