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Lucy. Courtesy of Gail Sheffler
This winter has given those of us on the east side of town a new level of respect for our mail carrier.
The snow has been relentless — mailboxes buried, curbs invisible, driveways half-shoveled. Yet somehow, Lucy maneuvers her truck down Weeburn Drive like a seasoned navigator, inching past snowbanks and leaning out to reach boxes most of us haven’t properly cleared.
Inside my house, my two wire-haired Griffons hear her long before I do. They bolt to the mailbox, knowing she’ll manage — even in gloves, even in the cold — to deliver the mail and, with astonishing aim, a biscuit for each of them.
But it’s not the treats that move me.
It’s her sunny disposition. In a season when it would be easy to complain about the weather, she shows up. Careful. Patient. Smiling. Undeterred.
The mail may be bills and circulars. But somehow, she makes even opening an envelope from the electric company feel like less of a blow.
Gail Sheffler
This letter is a delight! In a time that is so fraught, let’s all try to find a smile each day and express gratitude for those who smile and bring joy to us. Thank you!
Thank you for recognizing one of many special people who quietly and without fanfare support this community during storms and challenges.
Love Lucy! She’s kind and works so hard. We are lucky to have her!
Gail, what a lovely comment! Aren’t you fortunate to have Lucy in your life! Thank you for sharing. With all of today’s miseries, this is a most-welcomed bright shining star.
How incredible considerate of you to take time to acknowledge Lucy’s commitment to her job and her customers. Let this be a reminder to all of us to work such words of appreciation and kindness into our day.
Lucy is a lovely addition to our neighborhood‼️ 📬
Gail – I could not help but smile after reading your article. I enjoyed reading your lovely comments about Lucy. We feel the same about our post mistresses.
Love this!