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I am very sad today.  My husband, Don is on his way to Colorado to see his oldest brother “Sonny” who has been told he is filled with cancer. We received the devastating news last night.

Lyndel Compton, affectionately known as “Sonny” just moved out there to be closer to the Grandkids this fall. He holds a special place in everyone’s heart!

Sonny’s wife Barb, is also someone dear to us. We cannot leave her out.  I will forever have their laughter in my heart!

Sonny has always been a big supporter, especially for Don.  Sonny would encourage Don with everything Don set out to do.  We are blessed to have Sonny in our lives. Whatever is meant to happen, we hope Sonny will know how much he is loved!

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I came from shopping at the Mall of America yesterday!  On a Saturday! What was I thinking?  I must have been out of my mind!

Well, one peaceful thought to all of this madness, I still am able to shop at home on my computer with the assistance of the greeting cards, plus an assortment of gift ideas.  Have you seen all the new things they have added for the holiday season??? You need to go check it all out.  Get a jump on your shopping while mailing your greeting cards.

Save yourself the frustration of those endless lines waiting to check out! Do it the smart way. Click on:
http://www.sendoutcards.com/3721 or
http://www.greetingcardschangelives.com

You will be so glad you did!

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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.jansfreecard4u.com 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 cannot believe we are heading towards the end of the year.  Where has the time gone?  It doesn’t seem possible that the holidays are right around the corner.

Well, for anyone reading our Blog, it is certainly time for several updates.  With the Holidays near, we want you to hear of all the incredible products that are now available with the greeting cards. As before you can still insert a variety of gift cards, gifts, candies, or cookies just to name a few. It’s like “One stop shopping!”

Our newest item is the “Success from Home” magazine featuring our company!  The entire magazine features articles from several well-known individuals.  Joel Osteen, a minister seen on television is featured in it, as is Jack Canfield from the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. We are very proud to be featured in this national magazine! It provides an excellent, third-party validation of the network marketing industry.

As the Holiday shopping probably has already begun for some of us, check out the new items featured for gifts.

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES (There are a number of choices)

• Diane Walker and Jack Bastide, senders of cards just featured her book, “Navigating the World of Network Marketing”
• Jordan Adler, a sender of cards, wrote “Beach Money”, writes of his achieving his dreams through Network Marketing.
  

SEASONAL GIFTS

This you definitely want to check out. With assorted candies, cookies, brownies, popcorn, lemonade; only to name a few, you will have quite the time, making a choice!

GIFTS FOR PETS ~  A variety of dog treats and also something special for your cat

GIFTS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN ~ Variety of blankets and rattles

GIFTS FOR KIDS

• Jewelry for little girls
• Cooking kit
• Pirate Treasure Kit
• And much more…Check it out

GIFTS FOR THE HOME

• Variety of Candle Sets
• Blankets

GIFT BASKETS

• Gifts for Pampering that special lady in your life
• Cooking Basket
• Car Care Basket
• And more…..

The company continues to add more features each time we turn around.

Wouldn’t you agree that this is definitely a one stop-shopping place? No crowds, no sitting idle in traffic,  wasting precious gas and money. You owe it to yourself to check it out!

Sending a card will put smiles on faces! Make it known to your family, friends and other contacts they are important. Try it free on us today! http://www.sandysendfreecard.com.

Please let us know if there are other topics you would like to know more about.  We let forward to your input!

Jan

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Have you made someone smile today? A friend of mine is leaving soon to visit her mom for a month. Her comment to me was: “You need to send me a card everyday!” She knows our friendship will remain connected hundreds of miles away from each other.

Throughout this Blog you will see others mentioning the importance of sending a card. I will keep writing Sandra as she is with her mom! I URGE you today to think of someone that might need an unexpected greeting from you. Go ahead and send a couple free cards on us today.
{Jan}

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