(Gratitude Entry-The Good Stuff)
The other day at therapy an elderly woman said to her husband, “It’s too much. It’s just too much.” Her husband held her hand and said, “I understand you’re afraid.” It was one of the most tender moments I’ve witnessed in a very long time.
A young black boy still bandaged up from his Cochlear implant surgery walked down the isles of Wal-mart with his older brother. It was obvious the older brother was very protective of him but he smiled when a young white boy signed to his little brother from across the way.
There was the tiniest little girl slumped over in a chair sleeping while dressed in her over stuffed pink snowsuit. Her little snore sounded like a kitten’s purr. It was the sweetest thing ever. She was so tiny. A lady in the waiting room asked her mother, “Where can I get one of those?” I think most stores are sold out of Pink Purring Girls but the shelves are fully stocked with Tickle Me Elmo.
Big, beautiful snowflakes have fallen since early this morning. It’s cold outside but undeniably beautiful.
I sometimes think to myself, God must be one proud Artist. He sure knows how to paint the best pictures. No wonder he looked down and saw that it was good.
J of A
loved this entry. made me smile and be grateful that good things do exist. thanks!
What a beautiful post! So tender, loving and well-written!
Today in the cold rain I watched as an old white man pulled over at the uncovered bus stop and offer a ride to an elderly black lady. He helped her so gently into the car and she was all smiles! And not one person in the lane of traffic honked or griped in any way as the traffic light changed from green to red a couple of times. Made me think of this post. And smile. Things do change sometimes.
@ Annie,
That is so awesome. I hope if others have encouraging experiences during their day that they’ll share them too. We’ll call this the change the world with a smile entry, how’s that?
So lets here it people, lets hear stuff you’ve seen or heard that warms the heart and may renew our belief in the human spirit.
Change the world with a smile would make a great blog too. There used to be a “good news” station. sadly it didn’t last long.
One of the things I like about reading your words is that I often smile at what you write (and more often I think!)
Thanks!