I thought I'd share a nice experience that happened to me today. It often amazes me how these things somehow happen at times you need them the most (or maybe that's just when you notice them most). Today I stopped at our local Chinese supermarket to get items for the meal tonight. I got in line at the cash and when my turn arrived the young cashier looked at me and her face lit up, she gave me the most incredible smile and in English said "Happy New Year", she finished bagging and my bill came up, she took it in both hands, bowed slightly and offered it to me, I thanked her and she straightened up, looked me in the eyes and beamed at me once more. Trust me, this is not the usual treatment. She was treating other customers in the usual way. Why today? Who knows but she obviously was showing she recognized me (how many white guys are frequent shoppers at the Chinese supermarket!) and wanted to treat me in a special way today. Funny, on the day I really needed someone to say "you're special" this woman did! It's amazing how often this probably happens in life. We do it for others and they do it for us and none of us know what it meant to the other. Next time, I'll use my Chinese on her, it usually makes Chinese people laugh They always feel honoured when you make the attempt, at least. So, I just thought I'd share something nice for a change of pace!

Divorced February 27, 2012.

"Only by love is love awakened".~ Ellen G White