They probably had little in common with me as the dirty, hungry traveling girl of all those years ago.
“The hardest part is expenses with my van – about $300 every month in gas, just driving around town!”
She’s the lovely one. With a giant key around her neck.
“My daughter’s birthday is coming up. You understand what I’m saying?â€
“I injured my back in ’89 and haven’t been able to do any of my trades since then.”
I could hear her patiently explaining the consignment policy.
“We really are struggling right now. This is a huge blessing.”
“Yeah, I’m waiting for the bus now.”
Betty had some words for me. “Think about your mother today.”
A manager came over, more officious than helpful.
I stumbled across this article today. “Secret Santas” in Charlotte, NC are giving away $10,000 (of their own money) in $100 bills. They’ve been doing it for the past few years around the holidays. Be sure to look at the full slideshow of pictures. The comments people have made are interesting, too.
Well, I followed the links, hoping to read the full story and view the photos, but ended up at a dead end, where I was informed that the page no longer existed on Yahoo News, or had expired. If anyone finds another link, please let me know, or post it here! It sounds WONDERFUL, and what my spirits need! These festive times are hard on a lot of people, and on people who have fairly solitary lives, like me, but who LOVE being in the thick of it!
I found the article and read it with tears in my eyes. The spirit of Christmas is alive and well.
Have you seen this?? Made me cry too!! Thanks for reading, Ginny. Happy Holidays, Jill
The picture of your coats truly put in perspective, doesn’t it.
I didn’t realize you were still doing this – I have been gone for a while, but I was heartened to read this story.
I know what it is to have a warm coat.