Walking into Burger King, I had a sour face, red, crying eyes. I barely looked up when the cashier said Good morning. Without a reply, I ordered my coffee. In a glance, I could see the young cashier wasn’t looking much better than me. I handed her some cash and picked up my coffee to walk out, barely uttering “Thanks”.
Once I stepped outside, I felt the warm morning sun on my face and stood for just a minute watching a little yellow butterfly. Suddenly, I felt a twinge of guilty conscience. Just a few days ago, I claimed a revelation of “It’s not about me” and yet I just behaved “very ME”. So, I turned around and walked back inside. The young cashier asked if something was wrong. I said, “Yes, I wanted to apologize. You greeted me with good morning and I did not reply. I just came back to wish you a good morning and thank you for your kindness. I hope you have a great day.” A warm smile broke across her face and she waived as I walked back outside.
Conscience cleared.
When the weight of grief consumes me, sometimes it is difficult to remember others may be carrying weight as well. Stress, financial worries, relationship woes, loss, fear, chronic pain – everybody is carrying something. Isn’t it amazing how one kind word can lighten the load a bit? I think we both feel better.
GatherStones 
It is not only your day getting better but theirs as well. This is a great learning message, thank you for sharing.
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Her smile was definitely a blessing. Thank you. Have a great day
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Nice. Sometimes it takes only moments to change someone’s day.
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❤
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Excellent point! By the way, welcome to Virtual Vitamins. I pray that my words will be a comfort and encouragement to you, as I’m sure yours are to many.
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What a nice story!
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Such a kind and empathetic thing to do. We need more people like you doing things like that in todays world.
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How lovely and you put it so eloquently as well 🙂 Thank you for the follow 🙂 Have a lovely day 🙂
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Believe me, I can relate to your grief. My only child was killed in the Marines back in 1992.
I am pleased to meet you.
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I am so sorry – so very sorry we are both sharing this journey.
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I understand. It sometimes helps to have someone to talk to.
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If ever I can be that person for you – for anyone on this journey – it would be a privilege.
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For you as well.
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give thanks you. Have a gravid twenty-four hours
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