You may know that our son, Jake Dockery is in Iraq.  He wrote us about the all-pervasive, powder-fine dust that chokes everyone, covers everything, and makes the jobs of those in close quarters very difficult and unhealthful. 

 

Mr. Mike Jackson, when he read Jake’s note, immediately sent 10 Fresh Air units to Jake’s post.  Mr. Jackson made the announcement of the gift of support from the stage at VisionQuest.  He immediately had folks put checks in his hand to help with this.

 

We have received letters of thanks and great appreciation, from Jake, from his commander, and below, we share a note from one of the co-workers serving in their outfit.  We thought you’d like to know first-hand about how much our company’s generosity impacts others.

 

Please continue to faithfully pray for our military members and their families.  Your support, encouragement and prayers are so much appreciated by them.  We certainly owe each and every one a debt beyond our ability to repay!

 

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Dear Mr. Dockery,

 

My name is Hope Xxxx, and I work with your son Jake in Iraq.  Jake provided my office with two of your Fresh Air Treatment Systems and I wanted to extend my sincere thanks for those systems.  These two systems have been remarkable for our offices that were in much need of air purification systems.

 

This product has significantly made a difference to our work areas.  So much so, I am going to purchase one for my own home.  Again, thank you so very much for the donations to the military and civilians that are serving in Iraq.  I would also like to take the opportunity to wish you and your family a happy holiday season.

 

Sincerely,

Hope Xxxx

 

 

Angelo and I were walking in the park last Sunday, and ours was the only car in the parking lot. But we saw an elderly gentleman along the path...

 

My big mouth being what it is... I struck up a conversation with him. He had a nice face and intelligent eyes.

We talked about the great weather, the fun of seeing young families using the park to watch their kids play sports and the sadness that they sometimes don't pick up their trash when they leave.

 

Somehow, Angelo made mention of my walking daily now without using my cane anymore...which led to nutritionals and one's health. As we laughed and shared experiences, we listened to his story about his life and family and his deteriorating health in his older years.

Somehow the conversation came around to his asking what we do for a living--a rather common path that conversations take. I said we use clean air to help us with indoor allergens, etc. Of course,
he asked, "How do you do that?" and we gave a quick short response.

 

No sooner had I described our Fresh Air purifier and how it works than he said, "I want to buy one. Do you have one with you in your truck?"

 

We did, of course. He didn't live far from the park so we offered to drive him home.  It was a lovely home, almost spotless inside, with beautiful floors, carpets and artwork from across the globe. He had mementos of his life as a chemical engineer working in many foreign lands. The home did have an "old people" smell about it though...and we knew immediately that he needed this machine after all. We spoke of many things...and when we left it was with hugs good-bye.

You know, we felt we'd been blessed. This kindly soul didn't know us or have any reason to expect to buy a machine that day; and we really didn't discuss the equipment as much as just make friendly conversation. It just goes to show you that people are everywhere. If you share some information--and with no need to go overboard--you may have an opportunity to help someone and earn some money, too.

We'll be looking in on this friend every so often. We don't think many do. He is a treasure of a person, and we're so glad to have met him. We'll gain a lot just by knowing him.

You know, there are people like this gentleman all around us, day in and day out. Some are young, some old, and we don't seem to see them as we rush through our own lives. Remember the saying about stopping to smell the roses? Life is the rose, and so are the people you meet in it. This business allows us to earn our income, live our lives, and share great beneficial discoveries with everyone along the way. What a bouquet!

Angela Elder