Goodness Again

My Mom called just a bit ago with a story I wanted to share.  She went to the Tag office this morning to renew her tags.  She was standing in line when she realized that with  her tags, she needed to remove them and bring them in.  She'd already been in line for some time and turned around to ask anyone behind her if they would happen to have a screwdriver she could borrow.  Now if you know my Mother at all, you'd understand what a big deal this is.  She is not the tools 'do it yourself' kind of person.  She is very 'girly' and I love her for it.  The man behind her said he had a screwdriver and he'd help her.  They left their place in line...both of them...and went to remove her tag from the car.  After they finished, they got back in line and waited their turn.  The man finished first and waited in the parking lot for Mom to come out with her new tags...then proceeded to help her put the new ones on.  She was upset because she didn't have any cash to pay him.  She said that she felt bad that she couldn't pay him and he said..."No need...Just do something nice for someone else and we'll call it good".  Mom was so moved by his kindness that she said that God must have been involved.  He told her this..."that is just something I learned from my Mom."

Well...kind Sir...thank you for helping my Mom.  Thank you for taking time out of your busy day...for getting out of line...for helping her more than you ever had to and for learning that wonderful lesson from your Mom...who no doubt learned it from God.

Mom said something that really spoke to me...if given the chance...would we?  Would we lose our place in line to help someone in need?  Would we pull over on the side of the road to help someone if we are running late?  Would we go the extra mile for a stranger if it put us a mile back?  Would we?  Would you?  Food for thought...definitely.

Have a Blessed Day!
Amy