47 Acts of Kindness (9)

From Amy in Richardson:

A surprised young man at a McDonald's drive-through is enjoying a $10 tip tonight.

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From Brandy in Frisco:

Tyra, I had so much fun being a part of honoring Steve today. It was awesome to share Nothing Bundt Cakes with my amazing team and our special librarian! :-) As well as taking Tiff's treats to the caretakers for my mom. A five dollar tip at the sonic made one young man very happy. Hoping to find a few more ways tonight to share 47 Acts of Kindness. Thank you for inviting us to take part!

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From Aunt Melane and Uncle Greg in Anna:

Greg and I went to Anna's truck stops and gave Subway gift cards to truckers. We came across this truck and figured this unfortunate driver might especially appreciate one. His truck is the one stuck in the culvert. He did appreciate it and told us his father passed away from cancer.

We also went to Brookshire's to purchase a Starbucks gift card, then gave it to our cashier, who happens to be the sweetest, most genuine person you will ever meet.

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From Karen in Atlanta, Ga.:

We made a donation to the International Rescue Committee:    www.rescue.org

We love this annual tradition and you!

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From Jessi in Mountain View, Ark.:

We gifted a few shares of a goat in Steve's memory with hopes of helping a family in need.  We've fallen in love with raising goats over the past couple of years, making this Act of Kindness especially heartwarming and significant to us.

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From Mel in Lubbock:

Vera, Thomas and I took restaurant gift cards to Cook Children's Hospital cardiac unit for use by parents of kids there who need a break from the hospital routine. It carried a double meaning for us. First, in memory of Steve. And, also, in honor of Thomas' cousin Evin Paige Armstrong who needed heart surgery immediately after her birth two years ago. She's now a happy two-year-old and rambunctious as she should be.

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From Stuart, Lisa, Hannah, and Henry in Rockwall:

$100 donation to the North Texas Food Bank

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From Kelly in Frisco:

As I traveled to my three campuses today: Corbell, Carroll and Fisher Elementary, I brought a treat to each receptionist (a job that holds a special place in my heart). Spreading kindness brings such joy. ❤ Happy Birthday, Steve!

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From Usha in Frisco:

I took Sonic drinks to front office staff @ Pearson Middle School!!! Made my day to do this!!!

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From Lil in Frisco:

Happily gave out Whataburger gift cards at Walmart and Target. Warmed my heart in sharing in memory of Steve's bday! A wonderful way to honor him!!!

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From Katie in Frisco:

Loved taking part in this special day again!! Gave a Walgreens cashier a gift card and the kids gave their teachers sweets with a little note.

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From Aunt Melane in Anna:

Molli made a candy bag (including the good candy) from her trick or treating loot and took it to a friend who didn't go this year.

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From Nicole in Frisco:

Went to a Target Starbucks in Richardson. Left 3 gift cards with notes on them with the girl at the register asking her to give them to the next 3 people that came. I sat anonymously in the corner and watched the joy on their faces when they received them!! The giving is as great as the receiving!!

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From Emma in San Antonio:

I was able to buy a lady's dinner in line at chick fil a this evening. It was exciting to be able to share Steve's story with that lady as well as a couple of people who worked there! Happy I could participate this year!

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From Rachel in Frisco:

Sarah and I passed out flowers to her teachers at Alphabest and to some our neighbors. So much fun!

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From Scarlett in Carrollton:

Today I took Lake's Montessori teachers candy and Walmart gift cards. 
Wishing the Damm family the very best in honor of Steve's birthday!

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From Aunt Marilyn in Charlottesville, Va.:

I was at the office getting ready to go home when the building custodian came in asking if I had any Excedrin - he gets migraines a lot - I ran out to CVS and got a bottle for him that he can keep in our supply closet and get to any time he needs it.

Lastly, I made a donation to "the Lemons Next Door" fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand in memory of Steve. It's been a great day! ‪#‎dammkind‬!

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From Lisa in Frisco:

Stopped on Panther Creek and let the carpool lane go out of LSH. Those waiting to leave thought I was crazy...flagging them to go ahead! Hope the day was great , Tyra, KT, and Cooper!

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From Kelli in Frisco:

Mani/pedi gift card for the school custodian and fun pencils & eraser tops done secretly by Bro for his class

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From Carol in Frisco:

Shelbey and I prepared fall decorations for a very deserving family without the funds for festive decor. Going to also bring food basket and some decorations to another family. Happy Birthday, Steve.

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From Denise in Colorado Springs:

I just went to Walmart in our poorest area in Colorado Springs and bought the groceries for a lady with two babies on public assistance. I told her about Steve and all of you! Steve touched a family in Colorado tonight, make that two families!!! Sniff Sniff! Thank you for the amazing opportunity!

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From Donna in Frisco:

Paid for the person behind me. I have always wanted to do that!

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From Ria in Frisco:

I bought lunch and a gift card for a coach/teacher at Pearson Middle School who has been such a huge blessing to the students. I was thrilled to do something nice for him in Steve's honor. Love this tradition, Tyra Damm, KT and Cooper ❤

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From Parul in Carrollton:

For Steve, Tyra, Cooper & Katie ❤🎉🎂! Coffee for coworkers #dammkind. Thanks for letting me a part of your wonderful world and reinforcing the good that still exists!

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From Debbie in Plano:

The kids and I brought some treats to our taekwondo studio today for our random act of kindness. We are always amazed at how hard they work and how much they care about our kids! They were super surprised and very excited to get them. They loved your story as well! Happy birthday Steve!

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From Suzy in Carrollton:

In honor of my friend Steve Damm who would have been 47 today, passing on this quote to let you know how thankful I am for all of you in my life. I hope you can take a moment today to reflect on the people in your life...give them a big hug, kiss, email, phone call, etc...

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From Leslie in Dallas:

In honor of Steve Damm's 47th birthday, I bought a family's dinner and donated to the NT food bank. It felt#dammgood to be #dammkind

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From Amy in Dallas:

The kids are prepped and ready for their acts of kindness! Act 1: C made cupcakes for the school office. ‪#‎dammkind‬ ‪#‎cupcakes‬

A super-excited Safin chose to ambush Miss Bush's board with Auburn cheer. ‪#‎dammkind‬

Our favorite and final act of kindness in memory of Steve Damm on his 47th birthday: Give flowers to a stranger. This is one we do every year, and it always gets the best response. There's something about fresh flowers that really brightens a day. 

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From the Hocking cousins in Philadelphia:

Tonight we surprised people at Giant with gift cards. We delivered some to the cashiers who are always kind and providing sunshine at the end of a long shopping trip and some to shoppers at the store who looked like they needed sunshine. And there was sunshine shining down on us too. Honoring Steve's life with kindness. ‪#‎dammkind‬

❤ The Hocking cousins

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From Shannon in Rockwall:

Gave an extra big tip to the Sonic carhop. Handed out Starbucks gift cards to 2 customers at Starbucks. Bought food for the car behind me at Chick-Fil-A. I plan on doing a few things tomorrow that I didn't get to today.... It brings me joy to be able to honor Steve by making someone's day a little brighter.

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From Elissa in Carrollton:

Mia and I really enjoyed spreading kindness after Girl Scout Meeting tonight together to our local Walgreen's employee & Joe's Pizza employee. #dammfun#47actsofkindness

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From Michelle in Frisco:

I made a donation to Frisco Family Services in Steve's name. Thanks for letting us participate.

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From Kindra in Frisco:

Sent Tiffs Treats to Bryson and Kyle his roommate at Texas today. Got clarification today that his roommates Father passed away aprox four years ago and his birthday was also today. His mother as does Tyra Damm are incredible strong mothers who lift us up and we are better people because they are in our lives. Thank you.

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From Janet in Frisco:

Sarah and Emily enjoyed surprising 3 special neighbors with flowers and muffins on this wonderful day!

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From Laura in Edmond, Okla.:

We left $4 in quarters on the vending machine at our YMCA to treat a few folks to a refreshing post-workout beverage.

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From Debbie in Frisco:

While visiting a family member in the hospital, I came by a lady who was waiting for the elevator beside me. She spontaneously told me why she was there and that she had driven from Roanoke for her daughter who was in the hospital. She needed to go home tonight to be with her little one, but would return early in the morning to be with daughter before she had her surgery. I gave her a Starbucks gift card knowing she would need the coffee in the morning to start her long day. 

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From Julianne in Frisco:

Took lunch to the middle school coaches yesterday, bought lunch for the car behind me today, left my Sonic carhop an extra big tip and made a donation to the Birthday Party project after getting to hear about the awesome things they are doing! (Thank you KT!!)

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From Kerri in San Diego:

My colleagues at my new job are amazing and make me happy to be here. (Not to mention they are all part of incredible animal conservation). I treated them to vendy-land today. I also learned that a dear colleague/friend lost her husband to glioblastoma and I was happy to share 47 Acts of Kindness with her.

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From Lisa in Frisco:

Had to stay close to home with a sick little one but managed to pull 5 neighbors' trash cans up before they got home tonight. Had a wonderful day reading about, and being a recipient of, the good being done in Steve Damm's name.

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From Nancy in Dallas:

Helping make 96 dozen tamales to be sold to help fund our food pantry and serve homeless clients.

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From Amy in Oklahoma City, Okla.:

My daughter Haley gave SONIC gift cards out while she was working today. It's so nice to see smiling faces.

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From Jenny in Frisco:

Actually cooked dinner. Homemade Swedish Meatballs.

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From Kim in Frisco:

Left a little something for our mailman today to brighten his day.

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From Robin in Frisco:

Jade made cupcakes for her teachers and I brought sonic drinks and snacks for some extra stressed out teachers. Great day! ‪#‎dammkind‬

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From Uncle Jim in Arlington, Va.:

Did my Metrocard "drop" at Reagan National Airport. Metro has gone paperless (smart card like London and New York) - providing a $6 card gets the visitors to DC on their way quickly. One gentleman is in the military and this is his first time in DC - I received a hearty handshake and a "For Steve" as thanks. (Also helped a few folks with the card vending terminals) 

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From Shannon in Frisco:

Brought GOOD coffee to the Newman staff today!

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From Dean in Sulphur Springs:

Took a stack of 47 Acts cards with me thru the Whataburger drive-thru at lunch today. Madison, the cashier (whom I know from my Sunday visits), teared up as I told her about Steve and how we are celebrating his birthday. Then I bought lunch for my worship leader and the guy in the truck behind me. Not sure how far the good deed was passed, but I'll ask on Sunday when I see Madison again! This day always makes me smile ‪#‎dammkind‬

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From Beverly in Frisco:

I so enjoyed spreading a little Steve-love all day! I started this morning by leaving money and cards at Snug on the Square, where I was meeting with friends. I checked back with the barista before we left, and she said people were very pleasantly surprised! She was amazed, however, when people took the card, but wanted to pay for their coffee to keep the giving going! In addition, we shared a special moment when she told me that her husband also died of cancer five years ago.💗

This afternoon, I had fun delivering my favorite pumpkin bars to all of our immediate neighbors. They were all very surprised and interested in hearing Steve's story. I did have to "test" them to make sure all was well before giving them away! smile emoticon

Thank you for creating such a beautiful event to honor such a special man! It was truly a joyous day! Sending love and hugs to you, Coop, and KT! 

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From Kristen in Frisco:

Excited to treat my friend to a Starbucks and anyone that orders after us. 
Happy birthday Steve.

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From Alyssa in Plano/Frisco:

Our front office ladies work so hard to support everything we do at school. I sent them Tiff's Treats this afternoon for a warm pick-me-up!

and ...

I shared a bit about Steve's story and shared candy with my students!

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From Liz in Frisco:

I love the library, it is my happy place. In honor of Steve's birthday today I brought Dimples cupcakes to the librarians at the Frisco Public library.

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From Rebekah in Ann Arbor, Mich.:

My contribution to the men of the UM sheet metal shop.smile emoticon #dammkind

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From Lauren in Frisco:

Left an extra tip for the Sonic worker.

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From Laura in Seneca, S.C.:

Our second act of kindness today: my husband brought in a catered lunch of subs and cookies from Jimmy John's for his whole outpatient OR nursing staff! They all work so hard and he appreciates them and the great care they give his patients. He shared Steve's story and they were all so touched! #dammkind

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From Jennifer in Frisco:

Left these for our amazing custodians at Hosp Elementary School in loving memory of Steve Damm!!

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From Heather in Plano/Little Elm:

Brought several dozen donuts for the office and handed out dozen Target gift cards to those that needed a little pick me up.

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From Aunt Marilyn in Charlottesville, Va.:

I celebrated Steve's memory and his birthday by taking my friend Nancy to lunch and sent another friend flowers to brighten her day.
‪#‎dammkind‬

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From Aimee in Frisco:

This year we decided to give our wonderful school crossing guard a Starbucks gift card in Steve's honor. Happy Birthday, Steve!

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From Laura in Seneca, S.C.:

The third acts of kindness from our family comes from our 14 year old Case. Today he helped his keyboarding teacher clean up and turn all her computers off and then helped his science teacher cut out items for their lesson this week. He then told each of them Steve's story and gave them the flyer to pay it forward. They were touched and we are super proud of him for passing on Steve's story, even though he never met him.‪#‎dammkind‬

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From Lisa in Plano:

Found out yesterday that this food pantry needs gift cards so clients can buy groceries. Decided food for families was a fitting way to honor Steve and the family who loves him.

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From Kari in McKinney:

Left an extra tip at sonic

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From Melissa in Helotes:

Paid it forward, the ‪#‎dammkind‬ way. In honor of Steve Damm, who left us too soon, and also my grandmother who had Alzheimer's, I'm helping Maryann & Jack through their rough patch right now while they deal with Jack's Alzheimer's diagnosis. 

https://www.gofundme.com/alzheimerhelp

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From Uncle Jim in Arlington, Va.:

Just delivered a cookie tray and a veggie tray to Arlington County Fire Station #5 (near work). I received many thanks and a nice tour of the station from one of the firefighters.

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From Erica in Celina:

Left my sweet, precious housekeeper a BIG tip with a note to celebrate Steve. It took a drastic turn before she could ever see it. She texted me that she was just told her dad has been diagnosed with liver cancer and has been given 6 months to a year to live! So, I got to pray for her and let her have the time off that she needs to be with her family! #dammkind

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From Shantel in McKinney:

Donated at KW office for the unfortunate lady who lost her 2 small children to smoke inhalation from house fire while with their Father for the weekend who also killed himself. Praying that this Act of Kindness along with others from many people will help Ms. Karen Small to see good does still exist in this world & we have to keep sharing it just like the Damm Family set this event up!

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From Suzanne in Garland:

Left an extra tip for a Sonic worker.

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From Shari in Lucas:

In my third Act of Kindness today, I wanted to bless the young man who processed the renewal of my license at DPS but he was not able to take a gift, so I found a young mom waiting with her infant son and gave her a gift card to Subway. She began to cry and said she was having a hard time right now and this really blessed her. ❤. Best. Day. Ever!

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From Tatum in Prosper:

Just walked around Walmart and passed these gift cards out to strangers. Love you Damm family!

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From Jana in Frisco:

Delivered breakfast to 6th and 4th grade teachers. Also treated 2 customers in line without knowing one was a coworker.

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From Kelly in Frisco:

Just surprised the lab lady doing Jack's strep test with a little bundle of kindness (my favorite peppermint pretzels)! Jack got to choose and he asked her if she liked peppermint then chose her.

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From Brigid in McKinney:

Let three cars in the carpool line go ahead of me. 

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From Emily in Frisco:

Levi delivered cookies and a cake to the fire station by our house in Steve's honor.

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From Melissa in Helotes:

My favorite Girl Scout & I just found out a few days ago about Daisy's Closet & Cupboard, a program run by Girl Scouts of SW Texas serving San Antonio individuals & families in need of food, clothing & basic hygiene assistance for 24-48 hr emergencies. We will be donating food, girls' clothing and lots of travel size toiletries next week when they are open! Pic of my fave Girl Scout & Steve Damm's goddaughter, Carys. smile emoticonhttp://www.girlscouts-swtx.org/changing-the-world.html ‪#‎dammkind‬

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From Aunt Ami in Austin:

On my way to work today, I yielded to any drivers trying to break into traffic on my stop and go ride to work, smiled and waved.

At my allergist office, while in the waiting room, I could not help but overhear a very angry and rude gentleman raise a fuss at the sweet receptionist and other staff members at the front desk, then he stormed out saying he'd never be back. When I checked out I complimented the same receptionist on always being sweet, professional and for always taking great care of me. Oh, and I bit my tongue so I didn't say something regrettable the rude man.

After that I headed to the post office. First, I ducked into the Great Harvest Bread Company a few doors down and bought some pumpkin spice muffins for the clerks in the post office. I expressed to the same sweet lady that has waited on me for many years now, how much I appreciate her pleasant smile and professionalism when taking care of everyone. Also brought some of those yummy pumpkin muffins back to the office for our staff to enjoy!

Days not over yet!

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From Jasmine in Frisco:

1. Left deserts to Tyra Damm family porch.

2. Delivered coffee when I picked up my laundry. 

3. Visited DJ's old daycare and delivered coffee and desert to one of teacher/my friend.

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From Gaya in Frisco:

I bought this sweet lady from Concentra Urgent Care her groceries at Kroger.

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From Uncle Jim in Arlington, Va.:

Bought some Chick-Fil-A gift cards and left with a manager for her to distribute at random.

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From Shantel in McKinney:

2nd Act of Kindness: double act - treated my daughter & her friends bc they are awesome in our morning carpool to school without drama to Orange Leaf Yogurt which is owned by a neighbor where we all live!!! So giving to neighbor's business also!

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From Tifani in Rockwall:

Delivering some surprise flowers to one of our favorite Meals on Wheels recipients Ms. Katherine to celebrate Steve!