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From The Editor:

Expect The Unexpected…

Marilyn was at a Arlene decided to stop by Winn Dixie one evening to I think of Marilyn, Anne, Arlene and Safwat’s
crossroads in her life when purchase a few extra steaks because she had invited some experiences when I hear of people in despair about their
she left California to visit friends to dinner but did not have enough steak for all of lives. Tomorrow can bring a chance meeting that will
her parents in Florida them. She inquired at the meat counter for the specific change a person forever. Expect the unexpected…
before college began. While steaks, but the employee said, “See Safwat.” Arlene could Until next month…
driving to the restaurant not distinguish the response, so she repeated her request and James A. Cioffi, Editor
for dinner one evening, was told again, “See Safwat” as the worker pointed in the james@jcclaw.com
her parents discussed direction of the doorway. Arlene proceeded to the doorway
the choices for dining and a gentleman appeared. He said his name was Safwat. P.S. If you experienced a chance encounter that
without much success. Her Now she understood what the employee said. Safwat was changed your life and you would like us to highlight it
parents could not reach an the manager of the meat department. Arlene repeated in this newspaper, please contact me.
agreement – so her mother her request for steak and Safwat advised her to select an
made the decision. While dining there, Marilyn met the alternative. Arlene repeated what she wanted, and Safwat
explained that his suggestion would be tastier and more
man whom she would later marry. If they had selected enjoyable. Arlene relented and purchased Safwat’s choice. Reminder From
a different restaurant, Marilyn would have remained in
California – single. Instead, she moved to Florida, married Her guests raved about the dinner and Arlene acknowledged
to herself that Safwat made the right choice. A few days
within a short time and gave birth to their daughter. later Arlene was at the mall when she heard a voice calling The POA/ARC
It has been said that every day we make 23 decisions.
Each one affects 28 people. her. “Arlene, come here” the gentleman shouted. She did
Anne grew up in the Midwest on a farm. Her parents not recognize him and hesitated. “Come, come, Arlene,” POA documents
encouraged her to study piano. As the years passed, she he repeated. “How did you like the steak?” Arlene did not require that all
honed her skills and began teaching music and performing recognize Safwat without his supermarket white uniform residents apply
professionally. One day while in a music store she noticed and hair covering. She had to admit to Safwat that the for POA and HOA
a harp in the corner. Upon subsequent visits, the harp was steak he suggested was delicious – better than what she approval prior
still there – almost drawing her near. She inquired about it had requested initially. Safwat then invited Arlene to have to making any
later and was advised that the harp was for sale. Anne was lunch, and she did not respond. “I will make lunch for you,” changes to the
intrigued since she had never attempted to play the harp. Safwat implored. He advised her that he was also a chef exterior of your
On her next visit, Anne purchased the harp and attempted part-time at a local restaurant. The chance meeting at the home, including but not limited to tree removal
to teach herself. She eventually took lessons and was supermarket changed both their lives. Safwat is from Egypt. or planting, new landscaping, painting, roofing,
called one evening by her instructor. A harpist was ill who His family is Coptic Christian, a group that is persecuted additions or construction, fencing, hurricane
was to perform at a restaurant and the restaurant owner in Egypt. Since the fall of Hosni Mubarak, many churches shutters, impact glass, play equipment, garage door
needed a replacement. Anne hesitated but then accepted. have been burned by religious extremists. Arlene helped replacement or any other change, you must contact
She was nervous as she played for the restaurant patrons, Safwat study for his U.S. citizenship and Safwat is now the PGA POA Architectural Review Committee for
but they did not notice. She completed her performance a proud American citizen. He has aided countless Coptic approval. Information and forms are available at
to positive reviews. The unexpected presence of the Christians establish themselves in the United States and www.pga-poa.com under the “Documents & Forms”
harp in the music store changed her life. Anne is now an avoid the terror of present-day Egyptian life. He lives the heading or call 627-2800.
accomplished and sought after harpist and pianist. She tenets of his Christian faith by devoting many hours and Thank you,
entertains countless persons professionally and has joined resources to those in need. Arlene and Safwat enjoyed a Jack Hughes,
the close-knit network of proficient harpists in the United special relationship that transcends the differences in their Chairman, POA ARC
States. language and cultures.

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