There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a
long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with cupcakes,
several cans of root beer and started on his journey.
When he
had gone about three blocks, he saw an elderly woman. She was sitting on
a park bench watching the pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and
opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer
when he noticed the lady looked hungry so he offered her a cupcake. She
gratefully accepted and smiled at him.
Her smile was so wonderful
that he wanted to see it again, so he offered a root beer as well. Once
again she smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling without saying a word.
As
it began to grow dark, the boy realized how tired he was and wanted to
go home. He got up to leave but before he had gone no more than a few
steps, he turned around and ran back to the old woman, giving her a big
hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy arrived
home his Mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked,
"What has made you so happy today?" He replied, "I had lunch with God."
Before his mother could respond he added, "You know what? She's got the
most beautiful smile in the whole world!"
Meanwhile, the old
woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home. Her son was stunned
by the look of peace on her face. He asked, "Mother, what has made you
so happy today?" She replied, "I ate cupcakes in the park with God." And
before her son could reply, she added, "You know, he is much younger
than I expected."
Too often we underestimate the power of a
touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or
the smallest act of caring; all of which have the potential to turn a
life around.
People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Take no one for granted and embrace all equally with joy!
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