If you’ve been paying any attention at all for the past year, you’ll realize that our country has been turned inside out and upside down. Millions of people have lost their jobs since the beginning of the year,  increasing the necessity of government intervention on their behalf. I don’t even want to explore the probability that government itself is the reason for their misfortune– I’ll save that for another article.

The point that I wish to make in this article, however, is that we are all in this together. What affects you, affects me. And although I must admit that I have been very fortunate concerning the health and success of my business over the years, I have also taken a beating as it concerns my livelihood and finances. However, since I have always been able to to depend upon the trust and generosity of you, my clients, during the good times, I want you all to know that you can count on me through these difficult times.

Now, let me get to the point. I believe that we are entering what will become an unprecedented phase in American life– I believe that we will endure turmoil of many kinds. I believe that parents will discover many causes for concern for the welfare of their families and households. And I believe that many people at times will feel as if they are at the end of their rope. And so, I am offering you all my help.

I have served thousands upon thousands of clients over the years, and those who have come to know me well realize that I am neither broke, nor well- to- do. They have become accustomed over these many years to receiving little ‘extras’ for free when I work on their homes and  businesses,  because it is not in my nature to drain the blood of every client I meet. But, to be honest, it’s easy to be generous when times are good.

So let me make this offer to you now– if you have lost your job, if you’ve been laid off, if you’re low on funds and don’t know where to turn, call me. If you explain your situation to me I will hear you out without judgment, and do whatever I can to meet you in the middle. If your business is in trouble, and your cash is spread too thin, give me a call and we’ll see how I can help you. And remember, we are all in this together…

Some people might say that I’m stupid for making this offer. I say that it would be heartless not to make it. I realize that some people might take advantage of me because of this, but it’s worth it to me just knowing that some good people– hard-working, decent people might give me the opportunity to supply the security they desperately need.

If any of you who read this may be aware of a family or businessperson who has truly fallen on hard times, please guide them in my direction.

God has been good to me in my life– now it’s time for payback.

Val