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Paying it forward... at the fuel pump

By Tammy Lankford,

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

May 29, 2011 04:02 PM

The photo is of an edible boquet that a friend sent to me for sending some business her way. It made my day and put me in a great mood.

I am showing property tomorrow, so today when I was on my way home from the grocery store I had to stop and fuel up to be ready for tomorrow. There was a little lady pulling up to the pump across from me at about the same time. I popped my credit card into my pump and watched the lady open her door and take her wallet out and begin to count her money. She noticed I was watching and said aloud, "not much money left for gas at the end of the month these days with these prices." So while I car was filling up I walked over and popped my card into her pump and removed the nozzle and started it in her car. Of course this was all under verbal protest. She didn't let me fill her car. She stopped the pump when I stepped away, but I let it run to $15.00 before I stepped away and she then stopped it and went into the store and paid some cash and came out and ran another $10.00 of gas into her car. She hugged me and thanked me. With the price of gas I think about our seniors who are getting by on social security with highter gas prices and higher food prices. Don't you think there is one that you could help too?

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Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I just helped a senior in the grocery story. She started to put some thing back that she really wanted. I amounted to less than $10 and she was so happy.

May 29, 2011 04:05 PM

Bill & Cyndi Daves

Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond! - Hiawassee, GA

TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!

Tammy how wonderful of you to do that. Joan - you too. I have paid tolls for people behind me, especially on holidays. Next time I see a senior that I can help, I will remember you and do my part.

Cyndi

May 29, 2011 04:06 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Joan- Yeah, I can certainly spend $20.00 a week to help someone and do without a lunch out or something. And you could tell it filled her with joy.

Cindi- Not any toll roads 'round these parts, so I look for other stuff.

May 29, 2011 04:15 PM

Martha Brown

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD

Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

Wow Tammie what a wonderful thing to do. Anyone on a fixed income is certainly feeling the pinch with these outrageous gas and food prices.

May 29, 2011 04:34 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Martha- Has to be hurting so many of them. And honestly it's made me so much more aware of saving more than I think I will need as well.

May 29, 2011 04:45 PM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

That was so nice of you. In all the pay it forwards you NOTICE things around you and take action. That's so admirable Tammy

May 30, 2011 05:14 AM

Paul Walker

Equity Fifty Five Realty, LLC - Scott AFB, IL

Scott AFB IL Area Realtor

May God bless you for showing kindness, mercy and demonstraing His Love for us.

May 30, 2011 05:49 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Carla- I feel so blessed to have Donald who "saved" me during the housing market crisis. I am slowing digging myself out of the hole and I figure I will be blessed back so long as I give back with a happy heart. I am not in a position to give much, but I always give with love.

Paul- The Lord has bless me over and over again in my life. And forgiven my failings. I am just trying to give back.

May 30, 2011 06:46 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Tammy, that may have been the only help that woman has received in years. Way to go!

May 30, 2011 07:38 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Kathleen- I think about my Grandmother and how fortunate she was to have my mom, and my mom's 5 brothers and sisters. All seniors are not that lucky.

May 30, 2011 07:41 AM

Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS

Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC

Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

That was so kind of you Tammy. Many people might see that elderly lady and never think to take action in a situation, but you let your heart reach out to her. It doesn't take much to help someone and pay it forward does it? Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!

May 30, 2011 10:30 AM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

You have a wonderful heart Tammy!

May 30, 2011 11:15 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

That was an excellent move on your part, Tammy. I probably would have done the same thing, too. We are all on this planet together and need to hang together and support each other.

May 30, 2011 02:19 PM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Way to go Tammy! You have blessed this woman and have also been blessed in giving. Be well and keep paying it forward.

Cal

May 30, 2011 03:08 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Carol & Lee- I might have... as a younger person. Getting older and wiser has it's advantages.

Thank you Susie

Elizabeth- and you never know where you'll be in 20 or 30 or 40 years.

Cal- the blessing was definitely mine.

May 30, 2011 03:37 PM

Margie Kopp Sorrell

Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty and Lake Country - Greensboro, GA

Lake Oconee Real Estate

Tammy- wow, incredibly heartfelt act on your part!

Jun 02, 2011 02:52 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Margie- I lost my Grandmother two years ago almost and I have a photo of her in my office and well some days... she is telling me what to do still. It was one of those days.

Jun 02, 2011 07:07 AM