Wednesday, November 5th was 5 months to the day I made my retirement official on June 5th being my final day working for “PEP”!!  “People Enhancing People,” as its proper name is a nonprofit organization, assisting others having various disabilities to obtain quality personal care assistants.This unique organization was started by a physically disabled couple very close to me.  I watched and assisted in its creation, with Jim and Claudia Carlisle being awarded a nice grant, allowing their dream to become a reality in July of 2003. Susan Beaulieu, a former “PCA” for the Carlisles was the 3rd original person to help develop this dream.  Susan is also a good friend to me, as her mom remains one of my long-time and very dear friends from high school!!I have talked about “friendship” from time to time, and the importance it stands for.  The Carlisle’s had given me the chance to continue working when I faced a devastating down-sizing and lay-off in 2000 from a health care facility which I was employed for over 22 years.  It is difficult to even imagine a person having a physical disability would find herself living a nightmare of being let go after working for so long.  Stress hit me with all the worries of: “What now?” “How do I survive?” “What about my house mortgage?”Well, I did survive!  Though - another full time, competitive job was not meant to be!  I was blessed with many friends and family with many good suggestions! One, being to pursue the early retirement possibility!  However, I sure faced opposition ~ let me tell ya!  I ended up writing letters, appearing before the “Board” of the Retirement System, and finally speaking on my own behalf before the Legislature. You can only imagine how nerve-wracking that was!  But guess what?  Fourteen months after being on this long, agonizing road, I won!

Jim and Claudia Carlisle have been good friends for such a long time, and asked me to assist with typing for Jim; he has had his accounting business for 40+ years; plus working towards to create a nonprofit organization to assist others having disabilities needing quality assistance to live independently.

Working on that dream for them required one-on-one typing for Jim.  I volunteered at first.  I loved helping out.  The grant proposal took extensive time to be developed.  Finally Jim was pleased with it, and he submitted the proposal.  They received word they would be awarded the grant!  What a very happy day that was!  I continued helping and eventually was offered a part-time position!I experienced the rewarding feeling of helping others receive quality care…  PEP is PCA Choice Provider also known as a Fiscal Intermediary. I was given the opportunity of working in the payroll department and knowing many of the incredible office staff.PEP has grown from the small dream to a very successful company since the day it began its operation in July, 2003!  My respect and best wishes for PEP will always remain in my heart!

The photo is of Dana, PEP’s Billing and Payroll Manager and myself at my retirement picnic held this past July.

PEP has been a big supporter of the greeting cards; for this I am extremely grateful! Thanks, “PEP” for everything!

My retirement has now given me the time to do what I love best! Writing is my passion.  I have written a “Computer Help Guide Book” as well as other material.    Sharing a business partnership with Sandy is fabulous!  Our Blog continues to grow.  It’s my hope you are are able to see my desire to touch so many of you with our cards.  This is why I continue to show some of my favorite custom cards.

It IS all about friendship and wanting to give to others.  I am blessed with the cards and remain thankful Sandy kept nudging me to try it.  I urge you to give it a test drive at http://www.sendoutcards.com/3721

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For several weeks the October’s issue of Success from Home has been on your local magazine racks in bookstores and other popular places.  The entire issue featured Send Out Cards throughout the magazine.

This magazine shows so many good points of the ways of sending an unexpected card, just as we have done with our Blog.  What excites me the most was when I read the articles from Joel Osteen, well-known minister seen on television, as well as Jack Canfield, well-known author for the numerous books of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul”.

Both Mr. Osteen and Mr. Canfield continue to touch so many people, as well as for me with their books!  So to see their testimony in this Magazine only makes me that more determine to reach others with greeting cards.

Joel Osteen writes how important it is to encourage others, and to make a difference for them.  While we may not realize, there is always someone who needs some kind of encouragement; whether it is a kind word; a silly card to make someone laugh; or a important statement to encourage someone experiencing a serious illness.

I like the statement I read from Mr. Osteen in his article.  He gave an example of a teacher doing an exercise in her class: It showed her students that… “If you want your life to get better then you need to improve someone else’s life.”  The students understood the lesson of how important it is to show people that we all care for each other!  This is exactly what we try to relay to others to feel when we send an unexpected card!

If you happen to get this magazine, you were able to read the article from Jack Canfield.  He had very good points to motivate employees at work.  Among the top suggestions was “Appreciation”!  Again, this ties right in with what Sandy and I are striving for. We truly believe greeting cards have delivered this to those we write to…  We know our independence has continued with so much encouragement for others that know us!  We are so grateful for the ongoing support.

Success From Home featured stories from friends and fellow Team Members…  Each article is very interesting!  So, if you can, get a copy or let me know you want one, and I’ll send you one!

Writing is a huge asset we both share.  We rely on each other for support and advice.  Feedback is another topic Mr. Canfield talks about.  Sandy will agree we depend so much on the feedback we receive from one another, as well as when we receive a call or an email from someone who has received a card from us.

Just a couple days ago I received a phone call from my friend, Jamie. A few weeks ago she had told me she became “Great Auntie” again!  Jamie was so proud of this new little Bundle of Joy!  So I asked her to send me a photo via email.  To surprise her, I created a Picture Plus Postcard, and sent it to her.  Jamie was so thrilled when it arrived in her mailbox!  She called that same night to thank me.  I just wanted to make her day and give her an unexpected surprise!

www.sendoutcards.com/3721 will take you to the website for you to send a greeting card.  What better time to try it out!  The holidays are right around the corner!

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I, Sandy, purchased Dan Robey’s book, “The Power of Positive Habits”. Along with the book I receive daily positive habits to improve my life. The following habits fits so well with this blog, I felt compelled to share it with you.

Give Your Loved One Greeting Cards on a Regular Basis

Benefits

Here is another good habit for men to acquire. Most men hate the idea of giving cards, but author Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., an expert on relationships says “Think of cards as foreplay.” She also says, “Every survey response I received contained a reference to cards.”

It is apparent that women love cards, so make it a habit to give them regularly. Get creative: you can give her romantic cards, funny cards, you can even make up a card. Your benefits from this habit will be quite obvious. Try it and see.

Triggers

Buy an assortment of greeting cards and keep them in the glove compartment of your car or a desk drawer at work.

Great habit, right? I have a few additions to make this habit universal for all people!

1. Receiving a card is like receiving an unexpected call/visit from a long lost friend
2. Sending an impromptu card makes you feel good as well as the recipient of that card. Without knowing it, some of my cards have helped the recipient make a decision, heal or feel less alone
3. In business, greeting cards build those relationships that you want with your clients, create referrals, allowing you business to grow!

If you’ve been reading this blog regularly, you are aware that you don’t need a glove compartment full of cards to easily form this habit. You can sign up at http://www.sandysendfreecard.com and get an account to send cards in 60 seconds from your computer!

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This post was made by Sylvia Hill to a Yahoo Group we are both in. She was discussing the great power in showing appreciation to those around you. A simple smile to a passer-by can change the mood, even the life of that person!

I responded with: I love your post, Sylvia! Being in appreciation and Gratitude throughout each day creates a greater awareness of all that’s going on around you.

I am in a business that fosters the showing of gratitude and appreciation, sending impromptu cards. By doing this, you lift the Spirit of your recipients plus your Spirit is lifted because you are sending Appreciation/Gratitude into the Universe.

Sylvia’s responded with: Sandy ~
how wonderful to hear from You! Thanks for your reply. I so agree that being thankful and expressing it is a tremendous gift to ourselves and others and that the key is being aware of all there is to be thankful for.
Truly I get overwhelmed sometimes at the beauty all around me and taking it all in….. the people…. nature….. architecture….. the sun,….. the moon…. the stars. It is an abundance of wealth.
Expressing thanks in writing elevates the vibration of that thought. I love your cards and am touched when I receive one. How special, the thought that someone takes their precious time to bless me with a card!
Thanks for what you do, Sandy! It is a true blessing!

Sylvia Hill
http://www.sylviaslasvegassecrets.com

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Dan Robey’s book, “The Power of Positive Habits”, is a tremendous book to help anyone change their daily habits to create a more positive life for themselves and their families. The following article come his “The Best of Positive Habits.”

Everyone needs Sincere Appreciation

There is one thing that everyone in the world needs from time to time.

To be appreciated.

Here is a simple little habit that will show someone you love that you sincerely appreciate who they are, and what they mean to you.

Buy some Post-It notes and leave simple messages of appreciation in places where the notes will easily be seen by people you care about.

Here is an example:

Husbands can place Post-It notes on bathroom mirrors, in cars, or other places where their wives will likely see them. Write simple notes like; “I Love You,” “You looked beautiful at dinner last night,” “Thanks for taking such good care of our children,” Etc.

It is amazing how much better we all feel when we know that we are sincerely appreciated.

Leave positive message notes for your children, co-workers, friends, family, waiters, waitresses, the possibilities are endless. Just carry a package of Post-it notes with you for one day and use your imagination.

Make someone feel better about themself today!

Wishing you Continued Success!!

Dan Robey

http://www.thepowerofpositivehabits.com

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I love this article! It says it all! Connect with people. Show friends, family, associates and customers how you feel. Be excited and grateful for those in your life! Tell others how much you appreciate their existence in your life. Leave a Post It Note! Send a Card!
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This is our commercial, as aired:

On behalf of Sandy Morgan and Jan Snook, I am delighted to conduct this Radio Announcement.

Sandy Morgan and Jan Snook, both having cerebral palsy, are working together to build a successful partnership as Independent Distributors with a web-based greeting card company. This web-based greeting card business.

These greeting cards are sent though the U.S. postal service! People are receiving cards by mail! With all the sophisticated technology of the 21st century you listeners may still be thinking we’re talking about the E-Card, so famous to computer users. Cards generated by this service are definitely NOT E-Cards! These cards are Real, stamped and mailed cards that allows anyone to keep in contact with internet friends, family and clients as well as others who may not so computer savvy.

With the click of your mouse, you can choose a card from well over 12,000, type your message, and send it on. The company, based in Utah, does the licking, stuffing, stamping and mailing while you sit at your desktop!

Many businesses have started using this system due to its many features. A handwriting font can be made from a person’s own handwriting.

The Contact Manager can be set up with reminders of birthdays, employment anniversaries and other important dates. The system shoots a reminder to send a card 7 days before the birthday or anniversary. Never forget a special event again!

Business people love the customization feature of Sending Cards via this system. Logos can be placed on cards just by taking picture of it with a camera. Gift Cards from major stores (Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Old Navy, etc), restaurants and other food goodies can be included when sending your card. It’s like one stop shopping from your home!

Campaigns, such as a Grand Opening Sale or Holiday Greetings can be set up weeks and months in advance with our Campaign Manager. Just specify the date to send and forget it!

Whether you’re a consumer, a CEO or a marketer, sending cards will enhance your business and personal relationships. Send a Card Today!

To get a free demonstration and send 2 free cards, sign up at
http://www.sandysendfreecard.com. Enter the code ‘Talk Radio’

This will connect you any one of us, and we will be happy to answer all your questions. Our colleague, Gloria, will be happy to talk to you by phone. You can reach her at 1-410-335-6330.

We have a business email address which is sj50099@gmail.com. You are welcome to email any of us there if you wish!

Also, to see the Blog Sandy and Jan have, go to http://crashingthrubarriers.com

Thank you for your time. And thank you, Rebekah, for this great opportunity!

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Many of you may check our Blog from time to time. Sandy Morgan and I have been extremely busy with things regarding the greeting cards. Sandy has arranged for a commercial to be aired on talk radio. We needed to come up with a script. So between the 2 of us, we accomplished this task over the weekend.

The following paragraph contains a link for you to hear it. It will air today,
April 15th around 2 pm (EST.) Click on the 2nd link in the next paragraph to hear it.

Patch Adams from
http://www.patchadams.org
and the doctor that Robin Williams portrayed in the movie “Patch Adams” will be on LIVE on Heal Yourself Talk Radio on Tuesday April 15 at 2 pm EST at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healyourselftalkradio

We want to thank Rebekah and Kim for their generosity in helping us air our commercial!

Sandy and Jan
4/14/08

PS If you miss the show, it is recorded Just go to http://healyourselftalk.com/patch_adams-2.

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I wish to share a card I received, demonstrating the power of sending heartfelt cards.

I wanted to let  you know how deeply touched I was by the card you sent  me. It was amazing to see all the cards that came to my Dad and my Grandpa and  such kind words helped us greatly through a difficult time. I just wanted you to know  that  I received was from you  and  it  meant more to me than anything in the world. I will cherish it forever, and I want to thank you for acting on your prompting because the result of that brought a smile to my face and helped me to remember to  hold onto the great memories I have of my Grandma.

Thank you for reaching out and embracing me at a time when I needed it most. I appreciate the great friend you are to me and for the  connection we share.

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This card will remain with me forever, to read whenever I need an uplift.  Priceless, don’t you think?

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by Patty Gale • Aug 28th, 2007

What is stopping YOU from becoming successful?

I just listened to the most amazing audio I’ve listened to in a very long time. It’s not for sale, so don’t worry, there isn’t going to be pitch.

Seriously, though, think about this for a minute. If you have been “at this”, meaning your home business, for years now and are still struggling, you have got to ask yourself some serious questions why.

What is the difference between YOU and somebody else?

Why is it that “other people” seem to “make it” and some don’t?

It’s not because of some “magic button” product, it’s not because of some “push button system” or some so-called latest and greatest tool.

Forget about “underachievers”, “the lazy way to riches” or any other lame marketing tactic that preys on your emotions.

Do you really want to be an underachiever and have people call you lazy?

Here’s the deal and pay close attention.

The difference between people who are struggling and people who are not is that those who are successful made a decision to be successful.

We all have 24 hours in a day, we all have circumstances and “stuff” that comes at us every single day.

It’s what YOU decide to do with that 24 hours and how YOU react to those circumstances which decides if you will move forward or stay behind.

That’s it. A simple decision to do whatever it takes to be successful.

It doesn’t matter how tall you are, how pretty you are or the kind of childhood you had. There are thousands of stories of famous and not-so famous people who decided to overcome their adversity.

Oprah Winfrey and Famous “Amos” immediately come to mind. “Sure, they’re famous” you may be thinking, but they weren’t always famous. They were both born into poverty and had horrendous childhoods, but they made a choice to overcome.

Then, there’s Sandy Morgan. Sandy Morgan is not so famous. She is an entrepreneur in a webased card company who was born with cerebral palsy. While she has very limited motor functions, yet she has 100% of her intellectual function. She can’t speak or walk, but she can use a keyboard.

Sandy may not be so famous, but she is very successful. She uses greeting cards to communicate with the world. She may not be able to use the spoken word with her mouth, but her brain and a computer allow her to use the written word.

I suppose if anybody has a reason to give excuses and live off of government assistance, it could be Sandy, but she chooses not to.

Sandy made a choice to be successful, to not live off of government handouts just because of her physical challenge. She uses Send-a-Card to build a business for herself. Go Sandy!

So, what is stopping YOU?

Life isn’t a dress rehersal. This is the real deal, folks. You either make the decision NOW or you don’t. One day, you’re going to wake up at 75 or 80 years old and the last thing you want to say to yourself is, “I wish I would have…”

You can either create results or create excuses.

Are you fired up yet? I hope so because I know I am.

So, what’s it going to be?

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