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Proud Mary Just a girl with a van, a destination, and a passion for finding all the beauty along the way— here to share it with you! 🌻🗺️🫶

10/11/2026

What an insane day!!! First, we had a hurricane warning this weekend and it has been raining and flooding all over the place. There have been some great offers on deliveries though. But while I was out on one earlier this evening about four cop cars flew by me and then 40 minutes later I see at least 16 to 20 boxing someone in right off the interstate exit where I was about to try and get back on the interstate. And now this… I was trapped for about 10 to 15 minutes where it looks like someone started a burn pile right beside the train tracks. I probably could’ve blocked the car in, but I didn’t realize that’s why they were taking off until the fire truck got there three seconds later. Plus, they probably would’ve run me over. One thing I can say about this lifestyle it sure doesn’t get boring! Tell me your wildest delivery stories in the comments

08/08/2026

In its heyday, the town of Welch, WV was known as “Little New York” and was one of the nations wealthiest cities per capita. The coal industry was thriving and brought business and a booming economy into the town.

However, now the town is facing failing infrastructure and environmental pollution, causing the water to be unsafe for drinking and sometimes even for showering.

We visited today with Creekside Church - WV to distribute pallets of water to help ease the financial burden of this water crisis. If you would like to help, you can donate cases of water, funding, or come help distribute water!

FUN FACTS AND FUNDRAISING FOR ONGOING LOCAL MISSIONS:Did you know—The first municipally owned and operated parking garag...
08/08/2026

FUN FACTS AND FUNDRAISING FOR ONGOING LOCAL MISSIONS:
Did you know—
The first municipally owned and operated parking garage is still standing in Welch, WV?!

This structure was built in 1940-1941 and holds 425 cars on its 4 levels! It also cleared enough profit in its first year of operation to cover the cost of its construction 🤯 And while this is shocking to know if you see the town now, it was actually known as “Little New York” in its heyday, as one of the wealthiest cities per capita in the nation.

It was also the birthplace of Steve Harvey, highlighted in Rocket Boys/October Sky, and the death place of Sid Hatfield of the Hatfield and McCoy feud.

Unfortunately, the wealth has not remained in Welch, as today, we visited to distribute water to citizens affected by heavy environmental pollution and infrastructure failure. Many families are unable to use their tap water for cooking, drinking, or even showering and washing clothes. The average family spends $100-$150 on bottled watered monthly in addition to their utility bills.

While there is a plan in place to fix failing infrastructure, it is estimated that the work will take up to a decade to fully complete.

In the meantime, you can help by donating cases of water or funds to Creekside Church in Culloden, WV to be distributed to citizens of Welch and the surrounding communities.

Go figure… the ONE time a customer says “green bananas please” is the one time I walk into produce and see this!
06/29/2026

Go figure… the ONE time a customer says “green bananas please” is the one time I walk into produce and see this!

05/22/2026

“If you’re seeing this, it’s your sign to let go of what’s not meant for you.”

Lately, I’ve realized letting go doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it looks like your priorities changing. Your pace slowing down. Your world getting smaller, softer, calmer.

This page has been quieter because life has changed me a little. My focus shifted. The things I once poured all my energy into don’t hold the exact same place in my life anymore — and honestly, I think that’s okay.

I’m learning that every season asks something different from us.

Some seasons ask us to hustle.
Some ask us to heal.
Some ask us to stay open enough to follow life somewhere unexpected.

Not every transition is a loss.
Not every detour is a mistake.

Sometimes the road changes because YOU are changing. And if you let it, life can still be beautiful there too.

So here’s your reminder:
Enjoy the road you’re on while you’re on it. Embrace the pivots. Welcome the new chapter. Let go of what no longer fits with gratitude instead of fear.

You never know where a different path might lead. 🌿 Have you experienced a surprising detour in life lately? Share it in the comments and tell us how it worked out for you!

Check out the caption on TikTok— https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTB8yQh5o/ for helpful tips on letting go!

Well that was an interesting delivery…
04/27/2026

Well that was an interesting delivery…

Some of y’all will hit one inconvenience and start questioning your entire life direction.Missed call? “Maybe it’s not m...
03/27/2026

Some of y’all will hit one inconvenience and start questioning your entire life direction.

Missed call? “Maybe it’s not meant to be.”
Awkward moment? “I should just back off.”
One delay? Whole plan scrapped.

But let me tell you something I noticed today. I had to stop in the middle of the road… not for traffic, not for construction—just for a snake basking in the sun. ☀️

And it hit me…

Not everything in your path is there to block you.
Some things are just passing through on their own journey.

Life lesson for the road:
Take life slow and patient—but don’t turn temporary obstacles into permanent detours.

Sometimes the best move isn’t to swerve, panic, or speed up…
It’s to slow down, give it space, and keep going.

What’s something in your life right now that might just be “passing through”? 🐍

It’s about that time to replace my phone, or get a second one, for work only. What phone do you suggest that has📷 a grea...
03/14/2026

It’s about that time to replace my phone, or get a second one, for work only. What phone do you suggest that has
📷 a great camera?
🔋 good battery life?
⚖️ is lightweight/easy to handle?
💵 is a low-mid range budget?

Bonus points if you can suggest a really low cost carrier, as I’d like to get a phone to use solely for delivering and keep my current phone for personal use.

03/14/2026

Have you ever just done something and as you’re finishing it up you realize it may have been a questionable decision… That was definitely me delivering my last load of groceries tonight. Luckily it was just one handful because I did not want to do multiple trips back-and-forth from my car to this house. It was 2 1/2 miles down a messy dirt road and when I finally got there, both the road and the house have no marked address. And scariest of all there are a bunch of chains and tools strung across the porch. My heart was racing and I was praying hard that I was at the right address and that they were expecting me. Luckily there were no problems, but man sometimes I wish I thought things through a little more before just jumping in…

What about you all? Have you ever dove head first into something and only realized after the fact that you probably should’ve been a little more careful, a little more nervous, or just not done it at all? Share your stories in the comments.

Meet Jimmi— my 2022 Subaru Ascent! I’ve been enjoying her reliability, extra safety features, and pretty decent gas mile...
02/26/2026

Meet Jimmi— my 2022 Subaru Ascent! I’ve been enjoying her reliability, extra safety features, and pretty decent gas mileage for such a big vehicle, too! She even got us extra discounts on insurance for my new teen driver due to the safety features!

Can’t wait to go on a birthday adventure in a few weeks!! Hoping for sunny (AND WARM!!) weather!!

Congratulations to Samantha Kinnear on her new ride — a 2022 Subaru Ascent! 🎉🚙

The Ascent is an amazing SUV with plenty of space, comfort, and capability — perfect for whatever adventures come next!

Shoutout to Walter for assisting Samantha and making the buying experience smooth and stress-free from start to finish. 👏

Thank you for your business, Samantha, and welcome to the family! Enjoy every mile! 🙌

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