Paying It Forward--Sharing Our Blessings

It is my belief , that in general, most Realtors are "Pay It Forward" people....we give to our clients, customers & our communities because we are a social group! We give of our time, our skills & talents & sometimes of our treasures. In light of this train of thought, I'd like to share a story of blessing....how our good deeds are not unnoticed by God & many times by other people. I am a person of faith & believe God when He says "Give & it shall be given unto you in good measure".

In this trying economy it is sometimes very hard to follow a feeling that we are supposed to give of our treasure, isn't it? This is where faith is tested. Taking the high road is a commitment to do the right thing. My favorite part of the story I am about to share is that I've had an impact on my family...to be generous, to share what God has blessed you with & to do it willingly!

My son, Dave Naylor, is the owner of a small hardwood flooring company based on guiding principles of honesty, sharing, doing great work & quality customer service at competitive prices. Dave is a giver, a lover of life & family & leads a God centered life. One day a few months ago as Dave was filling his work truck at a local gas station he was approached by a man asking for money. Dave asked him why he needed the money & the man told him that he was very hungry & had no money for food. Rather than give him money & drive away, Dave locked up the truck & walked with the fellow to Hardee's which was right next store. Now, as always, Dave had his company truck which was lettered & was wearing one of his "123 Floor" shirts as well. Anyway, he went into Hardee's & told the man to order what he wanted & they sat & talked awhile as he ate. Dave then went to the counter & paid for 2 more meals for the fellow to take along with him & purchased a twenty dollar gift card which he gave to him & said goodbye.

Months go by & as anyone who owns a business in this economical "bump in the road" for America knows, you must constantly work to bring in business. Dave was called by a potential customer to give an estimate for a rather large job in hardwood flooring. He went to the estimate & as he gave the customer his written estimate he noticed a few other invoices from larger companies sitting on the counter. He talked with the customer & let her know that he had given his best price - as always & thanked her for considering his company. Unbeknown to Dave at this time, there was a plumber doing some work nearby who had been at the Hardee's on the day Dave helped out the hungry man. He introduced himself to Dave & reminded him of the day...which Dave had already put out of his mind.

After Dave left the plumber proceeded to tell the story to the customer. She felt from meeting Dave & hearing that story that he was a man of honesty & integrity & his bid was actually very competitive. She called him & he got the job.

Happy ending to a story of acting the way we are supposed to care for each other on an every day basis! God will reward us in His own way when we need it. So , remember, God blesses us so we can bless others. Let's remember to share our blessings & "Pay It Forward" in any way we can.

Thanks for reading my little story.... a proud Mom and a grateful Realtor!

Check out Dave's company 123Floor at LakeNormanHardwoodFlooring.com