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The kindness of strangers, Pennsylvania's human service agencies

It's ten weeks now since that fateful day when I tripped in a hole and my life went array.. I'm finally on my feet and walking again, reflecting on those angels, the help they did lend.. I wouldn't have been able in my home to stay, if it wasn't for a wheel chair loan from St. John's Way.. This church based charity named after member John, who passed away at nineteen years, yet his legacy lives on.. John had special needs and an affinity toward the aged, now the church parishioners offer this mission in his name.. They came Easter weekend with out any hesitation and brought a brand new wheel chair, only suggesting a donation.. I've recently utilized the Blair Senior Bus which will transport to medicals, groceries, and such. Their retired drivers have that T.L.C. touch. Meals on Wheels, another blessed winner when I was unable to stand long enough to prepare my dinner.. These volunteers deliver five nutritional meals, until one's feeling better and their body heals.. Last but not least, since my recent fall, I've had two wonderful care assistants from the agency Griswald. They carried in my groceries from the store, emptied my trash and vacuumed my floors. Of course family and friends also chipped in, but it's the kindness of these total strangers that I'll remember in the end..

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Date: 6/1/2024 6:51:00 AM
I am sorry to hear that you fell Nancy and your life went array and glad you are now much better. Yes, its always the kindness of strangers that leaves a forever imprint on our hearts l believe! Debx
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Nancy Kaufman
Date: 6/1/2024 12:39:00 PM
Hi Ms. Deb M. Always a pleasure to hear from you. It was rough going with family and friends mostly out of state but I am at almost three months walking, off pain meds. and in p.t. Blessings to you and enjoy your weekend..
Date: 5/31/2024 10:38:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. It is great you are doing better. Hooray!!! With this crazy world it is great to have heavenly people still around. They may not know they are angels to someone. Your health journey may give you much to write about. Have A Blessed Day/Weekend Writing Away..........
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Nancy Kaufman
Date: 5/31/2024 11:59:00 AM
Dear Paula, Thank you for such empathetic comments. It's been a journey but going on 3 months, finally seeing progress and very grateful for that. Blessings to you and have a great weekend. Nancy

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