Agnes: Bethel light worker

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I've lived in Moriarty now for eight years, and I believe it is a place of healing, full of light workers, also called angels, who have helped me through difficult times. 
These days, for example, when I need hugs and a shoulder to cry on, I go to the local grocery store. Many of the employees there have become my friends. They care and give me pretty good advice when they can. That's what happens in small towns. 
In this second post in my series about Bethel Storehouse in Moriarty, I am talking about another light worker, the person who has volunteered there the longest. That dedicated angel is Agnes Salazar. 


Agnes has been volunteering at Bethel since day one (Bethel just celebrated its 38th birthday). 
"I took a year off during Covid," she said,
"My grandson passed because of Covid. I didn't want to take any chances. So it's been a total of 37 years."
At that point she proudly mentioned that she would be 89 in the next few days. 
"I don't take any prescriptions. I still drive. I never got vaccines until Covid, and I don't eat meat except chicken," she explained, "That's how I've lived this long."


As she spoke, she sorted clothes, keeping busy. "The clothes section is where I work now but I've done it all, even food boxes.
"I am here because I want to help others. It's heart breaking to see families without food. This place helps families, providing food boxes and more. I'm glad to be part of it." 
Agnes has an energy that feels like kindness. Just standing next to her made me feel good...an angel...a light worker. 
Thank you, Agnes, and all those who put time in at Bethel to help others. 






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