I was out and about running errands today. Tomorrow’s weather is supposed to be cold and icy, so I wanted to get as much done as possible and get home with dinner. There were a couple instances that made me take a step back and smile. I was going into one store and held the door for a woman coming out. She had a big smile on her face. She said, “I just love it when the young cashiers call me sweetie!” It made her day. In the grocery store I made my way to the ice cream and without even thinking, reached for the store brand which is always cheaper. A woman had just closed the door in the case next to me. She said, “I have to tell you, I found this other brand on sale for cheaper. I just did the same thing and reached for the store brand, but then I saw this was on sale.” I thanked her and bought the one on sale. It made me smile because not only did I save a little, the ice cream tastes better too. The person at the register recognized me from my many trips there, and we chatted a bit like we knew each other. Maybe these seem like silly things, but these simple encounters helped me to be a little more cheery.

I Found God today in simple encounters with people.