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2. That was a great story. In retirement and comfortable, we try to take care of the people who are still working.......

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 12:07 PM

Yesterday

...... including our mailman. Years ago, when we were struggling, someone helped us. When we tried to find a way to repay them all, he/she said was these simple words, "PAY IT FORWARD when you can." And we do every chance we can. It always makes our day.

Just a side note, with us, it is from our hands to theirs. Oftentimes, in an envelope with this little note. "PAY IT FORWARD when you can."

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That was a great story. In retirement and comfortable, we try to take care of the people who are still working....... usaf-vet Yesterday #2