Why???

November 23, 2020 Hal

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Why do I do what I do? I’ve been asked “how do you do it” many times before, but I’ve only been asked “why” a few times.
The other day I posted the image below on social media and offered it as a free gift for anyone to download, print, and send to friends and loved ones as a Christmas card. It was our gift of appreciation for the support we receive.

There were many wonderful comments acknowledging our gesture. But, this one gave me pause. Thank you for all of the amazing pictures you have shared . How lovely to have a hobby that brings so much joy . Having stage 4 lung cancer, I don’t leave my home very often. These photos add so much to my life .

This! This is the reason we do what we do. And, may I never forget! Years ago I heard the old adage, “I was sad because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.”

Friends, if you have “shoes”, be thankful, very thankful. And, we make you the same offer. Feel free to download the 4×6 image and send out as you wish.

Free 4×6 image to download. Right click on image to copy or save as.

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