Yesterday my day started with someone doing something nice for me and ended with me doing something for someone else. In between, my day was filled with that sort of give and take. Maybe I was paying attention. Maybe it was the day I was supposed to have. Maybe both. Here’s just a smattering of what happened:
1. I stopped to get gas in the morning. I am on a cash basis right now and had to go in and pay. I decided to buy a pack of M & M’s for a friend but when I got to the check out I was short by 21 cents. I was about to run to my car when a nice guy behind me offered the 21 cents. I told him (this stranger) that I owed him! He said, “pay it forward.” Wow. This is going to be a cool day, I thought.
2. I met my dad for coffee. During the conversation he thanked me for doing something for him. I, frankly, feel so honored that he is allowing me to help him that I thanked him for giving me the opportunity. That’s love.
3. I get to the office and as I run to the elevator, I see a woman holding the door for me. I thank her when I get in. She says, “It’s the little things.” I say, “Amen sister!” Again, it’s me and strangers!
4. A friend calls and gives me invaluable advice. How did I get so lucky??
5. At the office my assistant always helps me. In personal and professional ways. I know I never can give back enough. Yesterday was no exception. She’s reading this so let me say, “Thank you!” I also got a hug from one of my colleagues. This day is going well!
6. On my way to get my daughter, I pick up an iced tea at the coffee shop. I buy one for the woman behind me. She thanks me. I say, “pay it forward.”
7. Once home I realize that my son has an x-rayable injury from falling on ice skates earlier in the day at school. The pediatrician’s office gets us in as they are closing the doors (no definitive answer yet – ortho visit today). I thank them profusely. They say, “that’s why we are here.” Seriously nice.
8. It’s late and my friend says he’s not feeling well. I go to the grocery store, buy food for a care package, put the M & M’s, that the stranger helped me buy earlier in the morning, in the bag and go to his house. He looks tired but now he has food (and the M & M’s). (yea, the Italian thing!).
My day came full circle with a bag of chocolate (of course)!
Hope you have an equally great day today!
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