It has been my honor to be a bell ringer for the Salvation Army (SA) at Safeway in Monument to greet the wonderful, generous Tri-Lakes community. There were smiles and stories shared perhaps because of my patter as I welcomed folks with “Young lady (under 80) you look terrific today; I thought the sun was bright but your halo is blinding me.” A time or two my “Merry Christmas young man” was corrected by “I’m 85” or “I’m 91.” Had my 82 beat! The outpouring of cash donations was heartwarming as was noted by the downtown SA staff. The volunteers of the three sites in this area should be proud of the community response.
John Howe
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