Sweetest Man Ever

I was at work yesterday and the phone rang

So I gave it a death glare

Because it rang several times and the past two were telemarketer's who wouldn't leave a message and were trying to transfer themselves to an invisible department - - - because NEWSFLASH! MY BOSS DOES NOT WORK DESK HOURS, SO please leave me a message or STOP CALLING ME!!!!!! Well I answered this phone, and was pleasantly surprised by this gentleman who is over in Northampton who wants to borrow our copy of Satan's Harvest.

We just got our copy (yes we're a little late), so it's still being processed and on top of that it is a library use only copy, so we can't ship it out of the library! I told the man that I will try to see if we could ship it over to him, and if not how he could get a hold of his own copy. I suggested that he go to Amazon.com to see if he could get a copy, this is when he responds "Miss Cae, I'm a 70 veteran. I moved over here so I can be closer to the VA hospital. I don't believe in credit cards. I don't have a computer, a microwave, a cell phone. My phone plugs into my wall, I ride my bike and don't have a car, and I pay most everything in cash." I thanked him for serving our country

I then said "You said you had five kids, right? One of them could help you purchase the book, right?" he then responded "Yes, I have five kids, but one lives in France, one in Germany, one in California, one in Florida, and one in South Carolina." He stumped me, I had no clue how to get him this copy of a book, and it's only $7 including shipping from Amazon! After we hung up, I noticed that I spent 11 minutes on the phone with this sweet sweet gentlemen. I looked from the computer screen, which was still on the Amazon.com Satan's Harvest copy to the phone and my notes. I then said "I'm going to buy him a copy"

I purchased the copy this afternoon, after I called his library to see if I could ship the book to them and have them get it to him, sure enough he is a usual and the librarian said that he is so sweet. I told her that he made my whole day yesterday, so she responds "He tends to do this every time he comes here" I smiled, and knew that this man, this veteran who served our country, is on in a million.

I have to say, I never thought one phone call, from a man that I've never met could change my life so much!

God bless you all!

Cae

Short Hair

Well I did it, I finally cut my hair short. I actually donated it to Locks of Love in Jill's name. You see Jill, my old choir director was recently diagnoised with Breast Cancer, and well I decided to cut my hair for Locks of Love! I absolutely love my short hair! I'm so glad I cut my hair, and it's for a good cause :)

Cae

Inspired

I figure that I should let my voice be heard since DD posts way more often than I do and technically this blog is supposed to be both she and I.  You all seem to love all her posts and comments, but I have to tell you that you are missing out on the many other positives of DD. 

She has actually grown up to be quite a young woman and finds ways to inspire me everyday.  In fact, right now she is waiting for me to get my act together so that we can go for a walk.

Having a daughter is an amazing thing - I would say I recommend it highly, but unlike a dog it is not like you can just go out and buy one. . .So what I will say, is that if you have one, enjoy her.  Listen to her dreams. Talk to her about her interests.  Share in her talents.  Having a daughter somehow allows you to stay a little younger than you really are.  Somehow, you parent yourself and can be a bit of a child yourself.

So if you haven't yet today, perhaps it is time to sit down and have a cup of tea together.  As for me, I'm going to go get my walking shoes on and be prepared to listen for the next couple of miles.

By, Mom

How To Fix A Mess Up

So as you all know, I finally got my cell phone and is not the only breathing teenager without one. Well when we went and got the phones, I was given the opportunity for only $5 for 350 texts in & out. So I was texting all last month with the idea that I have 350 texts and that no way in God's Green Living Earth that I was going to use all of those last month. Well Nextel sends the costumer, Dad, a letter explaining the changes on his account, so as I was looking through this letter I saw that my number which ends in 47 didn't have texting, but mom's number which ends in 49 did. Oh crap! I've been texting all the time, under a notion that I had texting, and no I'm going to pay a fine for not having texting! So I was kind of annoyed that Nextel made such a stupid move and put texting on the wrong phone, and then dad's mad because he's thinking that I sent 350 texts all last month, so he is mad that it's going to be like a $300+ for my texts, which I said I'll pay, but that didn't help him.

So finally today, since dad for some reason will not call Nextel, I gave Nextel a call. I talked to Erin & Donna, and they helped me fix this issue! So not only do I have my 350 texting, but they also credited the account for the texts that I did send.

Nextel, you have yet helped me realize how amazing you are, and will have another life long costumer with all the helpfulness that you provide!

Cae ♥