We met a lady yesterday at the Friendly’s restaurant in Wellington, her name is Miss Annie…she was a sweetheart. She served us, not only our food but she blessed us…She said she always says, “Merry Christmas and God bless you when her customer’s come in and when they leave. One of her customers was offended that she would say that to them…and they called, her boss…
Her boss said, “Sir if you don’t like it you can leave…she’s staying.”
Miss Annie said that her son was the pastor, of Life Church in Oklahoma…but, she has to get to heaven on her own…
Then she said, “You see those four ladies sitting over there?” We said, “Yes.” She said they are the Baptist ladies group. Then she said, “Fifteen years ago I served them and they all had their husbands with them, now their husbands are all gone.”
That really hit me in my heart…the realization that one day some of us are not going to be here…of course we all know that…we all have loved ones who aren’t with us physically anymore…
We miss them and wish they could be here…they’re in our hearts and memories…
But think about this…
Each day, God gives us the opportunity to wake up, be kind, be thankful, be together, and share time with each other…
We get busy in our tasks and complacent in our lives…but sometimes…when we least expect it…God puts a Miss Annie in our path…and we are awakened to reality…
Take some time today…and be grateful for who it is that’s in your life…don’t criticize or wish for something different…and if you don’t have anyone in your life to share a moment with…think about this…God is always with you….be grateful for Him…he loves you so much!!
This season is a time of reflecting and rushing about with a lot of stress…but just breathe…and if the traffic gets too much for you…or the lines are too long…or you feel sad and depressed…or the snow is deep and the car won’t start…remember Miss Annie and what she says…”Merry Christmas and God bless you!!”
