'tis the season for giving, as you all know, and Steve and I have been very grateful this season. We have truly been blessed by our family, friends, and even perfect strangers.
It all started last week, the day before Christmas Eve we went out to the grocery store to pick up a few odds and ends that we were missing from the kitchen. It was late and almost Barret's bedtime so he wasn't in the smiliest of moods, but cheery none the less. After we made our rounds through the store and ended at the check out we waited in line for what seemed like years. I was getting ready to complain and suggest that we switch check lanes and then an older woman came up behind us, where she immediately began talking with Steve and unloading her cart on the conveyor belt. She was extremely friendly and couldn't stop commenting on how cute Barret was. Asking us all about our Christmas, were we ready, was Santa coming, were we going to see family, etc.... Steve replied to the Santa question by saying that he was going to be bringing a lot of books this year and she stated that he might be bringing a lot more.
When it was finally our turn to check out, I handed the man my Kroger card and the woman said, just add their groceries to my bill, and they can leave with their things. It was one of those awkward moments that we weren't sure what to say other than "Thank you very much" and didn't know what to do.
Last month our small group topic was about giving and receiving graciously. So we just accepted it. It was truly a wonderful gift and so gracious of her. As Steve and I piled everything into the car we just kind of looked at each other in silence. I finally said, "well, she told us Santa might come and bring more...." with a smirk, because clearly God shows up in all places, all sizes, and all people. Thank you to that woman for purchasing our groceries, we were truly blessed.
After receiving free groceries, I just kept thinking, well nothing can top that... until Sunday. At church on Sunday we received an anonymous envelope with no explanation other than Merry Christmas and God Bless. So to whoever you are we are grateful for you and the love that you have poured out on us. Your gift, your love, and your amazing love for others and commitment to following what the Lord has asked of you is overabundant and we are very thankful for that.
There are so many things to be thankful for and Steve and I could not be more grateful for all of the people in our lives.
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