*And the kindness that you show every day will help someone along their way

So the Doctor said the procedure went well. They will tell us what the results are next thursday. I sat and watched them put the iv needle in Sam's arm and felt for all the parents of sick children. The woman who put the needle in told Sam that she was led to say something to him and Sam just listened. She said, "You are awesome. You know how I know that? I know that you are made in the image of God and He is awesome." Of course, Sam looked at her like she had lost her mind which tickled me but it was a pretty cool moment. They took Sam away and I went outside to make a phone call and try to stay calm. They called me back to Recovery and there Sam sat in a wheelchair with a big grin on his face. He was feeling very good...
Phew..it was over and I got Sam home and ran up to get his favorite fast food meal...chicken fries..sick...Then I drove through Arbys and ordered just a chicken sandwich for me. So I get up to the window and the lady apologized about the wait I was about to endure and asked if I would like something to drink while I wait...awww..man, that was nice...
So I pull up to the waiting area and wait maybe just 5 minutes when they bring me my chicken sandwich falling all over themselves saying how sorry they were that I had to wait. I look in the bag as he walks off and find that they have put french fries and a cookie in the bag...I had not ordered these...I took this as an act of kindness and sat there at Arby's crying all over myself. Something special in the middle of a crazy day had been done for me and I was touched. This may seem silly to you but let me tell you...little things are BIG!!
So snaps to the Arbys on North 10th street.. you were Jesus to a single Mom who had had a very emotional day..
People...don't ever underestimate little acts of kindness...and I won't either!


Sam's sedation has worn off and he wanted so much to go to Fields of Faith. I let him go telling his friends they had to keep a careful eye on him. I had a good friend tell me that maybe him going to that might just be what he needs after this day...so I let him...

*From "Try a Little Kindness" by Wanda Jackson

posted by Beverly at 4:18 PM