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Thankful Thursday, 3/12/15

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Real Estate Sales Representative with RE/MAX Preferred RS152252A

A funny thing happened today while I preparing to deliver Meals on Wheels and it turned out so nicely.  I was putting the food that I pick up at Pembrooke Nursing Home into my car when a man came up to me and asked me if I was a Meals on Wheels delivery person.  Apparently, through a miscommunication, he thought he was meeting a driver today who would take two 8th grade students from a local school along for the ride so they could see someone giving back to the community.

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I was a little confused because no one had told me and to be sure I was doing the right thing,  I called the director and sure enough, while it wasn't supposed to be today, she had told the school that we could do it.  I was happy to help so I asked him if he and the two kids wanted to follow me.  He said "can they go with you and I can go back to work?"  I handed the dad my card and suggested he might want to know to whom, exactly, he was entrusting the two young people.

We had a great time, they were really nice kids, and it was a real pleasure to be in their company.

Today, I'm thankful that I apparently appear totally trustworthy.  I'm thankful I got to meet and introduce Fiona and Mason to my Meals on Wheels recipients.  Both were really great kids that made me feel hopeful about the future of our country.  Bright, happy, healthy, truly a blessing to be around.

The sun is shining, there's more than a hint of spring in the air and all seems right with the world today.

Carpe diem!

Posted by

Susan C. Mangigian

re/max preferred
117 Campus Blvd, Suite 155, Newtown Square, PA 19073

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Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
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What a great thing you did today you never know the two girls may one day grow up to volunteer and be helpful just like you.

Mar 12, 2015 07:46 AM
Melissa Brown
Helen Adams Realty - Charlotte, NC
Realtor - South Charlotte NC Homes for Sale

Very nice day you had, Susan.  Many thanks to YOU for volunteering, and brightening up those teens' days!

Mar 12, 2015 07:52 AM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Pat, they were very nice.  Boy and a girl actually.  Both adorable.

Melissa, it's a nice break in the day and I love my recipients. 

Mar 12, 2015 08:03 AM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Susan, you obviously charmed the dad over with your smiling face, and what fun to have the two kids make the meal run with you!  What a great way to learn community service.  Thanks for all you do, Susan!

Mar 12, 2015 08:22 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Susan-What a wonderful thing for you, the kids and the seniors you deliver to.  That fellow knew he had a wonderful and trustworthy person when he saw you and he was right.

Mar 12, 2015 08:34 AM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Hi Bruce, thank you.  It was a pleasure to have them.  Very nice kids.

Sharon, all of our drivers are great people but honestly, he didn't know me from Adam!

 

Mar 12, 2015 10:43 AM
Emmary Simpson
Las Cruces Homes and Land - Las Cruces, NM
Serving Las Cruces, NM

You're pretty amazing, you know that? 

Mar 12, 2015 11:59 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I would give you my Abigail to care for anymore.  So did they love you and what you were doing?  And did the people you deliver to really get a bonus kick out of three people to talk to?  

Mar 12, 2015 12:59 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Susan - you are truly an angle.  I am sure that folks love you.

Mar 12, 2015 02:01 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

What a wonderful story, Susan and of COURSE you look trustworthy - your radiance and smile just 'woo' everyone!  

Mar 12, 2015 02:50 PM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

What a blessing for doing what you do!!! Thanks for caring for the humanity

Mar 12, 2015 08:37 PM
Jerry Lucas
ABC Legal Docs LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Notary Training, Consulting. Colorado Springs, CO

A nice story that ended well.  I would check with my car insurance agent about making deliveries and transporting guest passengers.  Make sure you are properly covered in case of an accident.  A standard personal insurance policy may not be adequate.

Mar 13, 2015 12:31 AM