Can you believe this little project counting down to my 50th birthday is already halfway over?! The past 26 weeks have flown by and in just six months I'll be entering another decade of life. Unreal!
Last week's activity wasn't a new one for my regular life, but rather a routine one I've built into my professional life since starting my career as a real estate agent in Milwaukee years ago.
After each transaction closes that I've had the privilege of working with buyers and sellers on, I purchase a $50 gift card at a large grocery store and gift it to someone who looks like it would be helpful.
I have given them to young families with many mouths to feed, full carts when I sense people are stocking up on paydays, elderly people, etc over the years.
Last week I purchased two gift cards after my last two closings of the year and walked the aisle in front of the registers to survey the checkouts.
The first family that caught my eye included a mother, her daughter, and two grandchildren. AKA, a pretty fully cart. I approached the daughter and said, "Hi! I have a $50 gift card I'd like to give you to help with your groceries this week." She said, "Really?" I said, "Yep!" and handed it to her. She said "Wow, unbelievable! Thank you so much!" as her mom turned around to see what was happening. The daughter filled her in as I wished them well and walked away.
The second recipient looked like a proud woman with two children. As she loaded her groceries on the conveyer belt I handed the gift card directly to the Woodman's employee and said, "Here's a $50 gift card to apply to her bill." He looked at me questioningly. I repeated myself, smiled at the kids and their mom and wished them a Happy New Year as I turned to leave the store.
I love my job. I am so thankful I can support my three kids by helping clients shop for their family homes and investment properties (that help care for their families).
Being able to share my blessings with others is a gift I will never take for granted.
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