Rick and I have spent more quality time together, in the past three and one half months than we have, in our entire 22 years together. I thank God, for this delightful gift of time. Even though, Rick is recovering from 2 surgeries, our time together has been a time of learning and strengthening! I will also admit, that we have both gotten on one another last nerve! How do retired couples make this adjustment of abundant time together? I`m sure we`ll figure it out, in due time.
Today we visited our local Farmers Market, to pick up fresh fruit and veggies, and to have an early dinner. For years we have gone to Alex`s Seafood, yummy stuff; what we experienced today was very sad. We were served by Jo, a pleasant hard working young lady.
Until today, we didn`t even know Jo`s name, even though she has waited on us many times. I believe that we were customers on her first day at Alex`s less than one year ago. Jo has always been very pleasant and does a great job.
Today, two middle aged women did something that made our hearts ache for Jo. These women were seated close to the front of the restaurant, they seized just the right moment, to make their non-bill paying exit. Leaving Jo responsible to cover their $40 tab. Jo went from bubbly smiles to frowns of disbelief!
Jo, questioned us, Rick saw the two ladies exit, having no idea what they had just done to her. We could hardly believe what these women had done. How long will it take Jo to cover this tab, is she the sole bread winner of her family, did these women think that it was Jo responsibility to buy them food? So many questioned flooded my mind!
I asked Jo if I could pray with her, I stood and shared a warm loving embrace, as I began to pray. Jo held on to me, in a comforting caring time of solace; she gently wept as I prayed. She thanked me, saying that I was indeed God-sent! What a blessing to reach out to someone in need. Thank you, God.
As Rick paid our bill, I was please to see that God had truly prompted both of us, to continue to reach out in love to Jo, with additional funds in her tip. Perhaps our love and kindness will outweigh the pain that two women had inflicted on her. I pray that Jo, will focus on our love and compassion, forgiving the sinful nature of her rude customers.
Thank you God, for placing us in just the right place, at just the right time; thank you for tuning-in our listening hearts and ears!
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
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