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Meals on Wheels... at 10 Degrees in Alexandria, VA

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Real Estate Agent with McEnearney Associates, Inc. 0225 088557

Chilly Delivery Day

Today was my first rotation for Alexandria Meals on Wheels this year... and I picked a heck of a day for it.  With the arctic blast coming in over night it was 8 degrees when I woke up this morning (Northern VA just across the Potomac from Washington, DC isn't used to single digits) but it inched up a few degrees by the time I arrived for my meals.  The cold did however give me a reason to finally wear a Christmas gift from 2012...  a Carhartt pullover from my mother-in-law.

 AJ Heidmann delivering for Meals on Wheels

(Not bad for my first selfie!)

Everyone on my route today was home today and in great spirits, despite the weather.  They all had working heat and very kind souls, as they were so thankful for me coming out in the weather to bring them the food.  Which warms me up in a different way than just heat... there is true gratitude and concern for others out there.  I get my regular dose several times a month.

Meals on Wheels in Alexandria City is coordinated by Senior Services of Alexandria and provides meals free of charge to qualifying residents or they can be purchased.  If you know of someone in Alexandria that may benefit from the program, they can go to http://www.seniorservicesalex.org/meals.html or call 703-836-4414, ext 12.

One downside of delivering the meals is that the inside of my SUV smells soooo good by the end of run that I am starving!  Today's hot meal was beef with gravy, so you know what I wanted by the time I got home... Good thing I didn't join Alan's weight competition.

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AJ Heidmann ~ CRS

Cell 703-474-1260 ~ Office 703-717-6324 ~ Fax 703-839-8283

AJ@AJHeidmann.com

www.AJHeidmann.com

McEnearney Associates, Inc.

4720 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA  22207

Licensed in Virginia

Comments (10)

Bill Reddington
Re/max By The Sea - Destin, FL
Destin Florida Real Estate

Congratulations. I think it is great you contribute your time to a great cause. All part of giving back.

Jan 07, 2014 02:04 AM
Jill Winchel
Royal Shell Real Estate - The Koffman Group - Cape Coral, FL
We make it easy. You make it home.

Great post, AJ. You should be proud of yourself for working with Meals on Wheels.

Jan 07, 2014 10:57 AM
AJ Heidmann ~ CRS
McEnearney Associates, Inc. - Alexandria, VA
YOUR Alexandria & Arlington, VA Real Estate Expert

Bill - It is a good cause and very rewarding, the regulars on the route are the best.

Jill - Thanks, but it's just about an hour and 15 minutes of effort, not much at all.

Jan 07, 2014 11:07 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

AJ, You are a good soul to deliver these meals in this severe cold. The recipients depend on that hot meal and it may be the only good meal they have that day.

Jan 07, 2014 12:24 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

AJ

You are a honorable, giving person for being involved in Meals on Wheels, anytime.  I now there are many who appreciate the important work you are doing.

Jeff

Jan 07, 2014 01:13 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

You are a wonderful individual to give your time on such a frigid day.   These are the volunteer duties that are memorable.

Jan 08, 2014 11:21 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Al,

What a wonderful way to give back, and glad your mother-in-law had given the perfect sweater to be warm in. A

Jan 09, 2014 12:16 AM
AJ Heidmann ~ CRS
McEnearney Associates, Inc. - Alexandria, VA
YOUR Alexandria & Arlington, VA Real Estate Expert

Debbie - Thanks for the compliment... they do look forward to the meals

Jeff - I'll use your comment in the future whenever someone wants a reference

Joan - It is enjoyable... and so easy and quick to do

Alexandra - I wanted something within our city and this fit the bill.  I've been waiting for it to get cold enough to wear it... and now she'll stop asking.

Jan 09, 2014 04:25 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

What a wonderful way to pay it forward by serving in your community. It warmed my heart just reading about it! It is always a blessing to be a part of God's blessings. :)

Jan 09, 2014 08:02 AM
AJ Heidmann ~ CRS
McEnearney Associates, Inc. - Alexandria, VA
YOUR Alexandria & Arlington, VA Real Estate Expert

Joni - It just feels good, so I am carving out time in 2014 for this program and volunteering at my son's elementary school... we have the ability to create our own balance.

Jan 09, 2014 08:06 AM