In each newsletter, I will share about the gifts I have received – the people, organizations, relationships that have contributed to my life – and celebrate them by sharing a little of the story with you.  This is my way of being an example of what I think we all need more of: namely appreciation and acknowledgement for the good we contribute to our world, in big and small ways.  Contact information for each is in the Resources section below.

Here are mine – what are yours?

My parents gave themselves a 60th wedding anniversary party, and it was truly a celebration of a life-long partnership!  The invited 80 people, 88 came!   They planned it like it was their wedding, with a cocktail hour, sit down dinner, 5 piece band and a belly dancer, all at a local golf club in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.  My father serenaded my mother with “The Girl That I Married” and I was bawling like a baby!  Thanks, Mom and Dad, for a great party, and a great family!  I love you. 

AAA Car Insurance was pleasant, responsive and efficient in handling my car accident claim.  Thank God no one was hurt, but my poor car was really a mess.  www.AAA.com

San Tan Auto Body in Queen Creek, Arizona was right there – literally!  The car accident happened at a 4-way stop sign, and there shop is at that intersection.  Son, Corey, and father, Jerry Smith, were my knights in shining armor – gentle, soothing, and professional in every way.  They worked with AAA to get things under way quickly and cost-effectively.  Not only that, their office is like a 50’s diner – their desks are red leather booths with jukebox at each, and neon signs on the wall.  Given how shaken up I was, they were truly a God-send.  www.santanautobody.net