???? Lemons to Lemonade: Candlelight & Memories... & Kindness ??? I discovered this gift shop meets tearoom long before I moved to Stouffville. Its delightful variety of gifts changes with each season. Just over 3 years ago, I stepped into this calming oasis with a cozy nook for tea on my way home after the pre-op for my surgery a week away. My symptoms had started on Christmas Eve, culminating in a cancer diagnosis I was terrified. Pat Montgomery and her 2 other guests, a mother and daughter, listened and comforted me. When I went to pay for my tea and scone, Pat told me they had paid for me and wished me a speedy recovery from surgery. I was moved to tears. When I was back on my feet, I actually found an apartment in Stouffville where I live now. I stopped into Candlelight & Memories to thank Pat for her kindness. I asked if the mother and daughter were regulars. They are. I paid for THEIR next tea and scones to thank them. Small business owners play a vital role in our lives when we need them. Let's keep small businesses like Candlelight & Memories afloat. ? When has a small business owner provided a needed personal touch? #smallbusiness #stouffville #toronto #gta #executiveoasis During COVID-19 lockdown, call for porch pick-up.
For me it was going to the small local hardware store and the team there being able to assist in a personal way. Going above and beyond the call of duty.
Remarkable story Anne.
Nice story Anne Thornley-Brown MBA ???? ???? Hope all size retailers opens up soon comes back to their livelihoods; we cannot see ghost Malls/Shops/Outlets for Longer period.. let’s pray for faster recovery of our world..
A kind heart never fails to show a kind action. You're awesome Anne and so as Pat and the others who were there for you.
Local businesses are the key to improving the local economy.
Thanks for sharing!
Everything big starts at being small - love the story Anne!
Thanks For Sharing Dear Anne Thornley-Brown MBA ???? ????
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4 年Such a lovely story. What a great example of how and why we support small businesses. Happy for your recovery.