The Smile of A Stranger

[stepsforNeeC]

The last few days, I have felt gloomy, and I feel terrible and guilty about it during this most joyous time of the year when I'm usually happier than a 5 year old on Christmas Eve. We have our trials, family who still think we can handle "everything" on our worse days, insurance debacles etc. But this evening while picking up the cutest gift for my 2 year old granddaughter, the kindest sweetest lady waited on me at Lord and Taylor.. She was so engaging with previous customers and took the time to walk around and find a gift box for me. During our exchange of conversation, I told her how greatly I appreciated her time and patience, she shared that she was also a nurse and being kind is just "what I love to do -God has blessed me so." You see, she shared with me that Lord and Taylor was her second job, she had just purchased a brand new home because her son was tragically murdered in her old neighborhood and she could not take living around the memories and was about to retire shortly! We hugged for about five minutes and I told her I wish her all the happiness and joy God will send her way. Love and People Do Make the World Go Round!

NeeC

[greaterexp]

God sends those wonderful experiences just when we need them. Thank you for sharing that lovely interaction. I hope it lifts your spirits as much as hearing it did mine.

[stepsforNeeC in reply to greaterexp]

Thank you - blessings and joy

[jimeka]

We do not know when God sends an angel in disguise. Thank you so much for sharing, it brought a tear to my eye. Have a blessed Christmas, and Jesus is the reason for the season, Jimeka 🎄

[ssdw1958]

You know you always think you have it bad but you look around and there is always some one that has it worse than you. Some thing to think about. But I do understand your pain. Feel better 😀😃

[Angid1122]

Just amazing how God works! Thanks for sharing this bc it really makes u think about how things can always be worse. Hope u start feeling better and can enjoy the holiday season! Blessings!

[stepsforNeeC in reply to Angid1122]

Thank you my friend Blessings

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Yes stepsforNeeC people do indeed make the world go round! Thank you for sharing this poignant story, and it indeed brought a tear to my eyes. Thank you for sharing, and you, as well as this lovely lady, will be in my prayers.

[stepsforNeeC in reply to carolek572]

Blessings to you and thanks

[MS_Indestructible]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing

[stepsforNeeC in reply to MS_Indestructible]

Yes we ARE....MS Strong! Happy Holidays

[RoseySawyer]

I hope your gloomy days blow over soon. God Bless. ❤🌷

[stepsforNeeC in reply to RoseySawyer]

Thank you Rosey and blessings to you

[goatgal]

stepsforNeeC Yours is a lovely story, one we can all connect with on so many levels. Smiles are so powerful, so healing. Reminding me: Thursday at the surgeon's office, a young mother stood next to me at the receptionist. Her baby was wrapped snugly in a car seat/carrier/cradle. All I could see of baby were tiny fists and shoe button eyes, alert and bright. Mom smiled at me, pulled back a corner of the blanket and her baby smiled, the most amazing smile, communicating his trust in the world and how well he is loved. If only all of us could keep our innocence and smile at one another.

[stepsforNeeC in reply to goatgal]

Amen, no conflict, not worried about differences - "just pure authentic LOVE" ; I can only pray and keep believing.

Thank you

NeeC Merry Christmas

[leking1]

Thank you for sharing. We have all had those gloomy, dark times, and God knows, and sends an Angel to smile at us!

[stepsforNeeC in reply to leking1]

Thank you and Holiday joy to you.

[stepsforNeeC in reply to leking1]

Blessings to you, going to church tomorrow; I'm sure, I'll come home good and happy!!!

Enjoy your Holidays

NeeC

[mrsmike9]

How lovely this angel was there when you needed her! She blessed you and I'm sure you blessed her back.