Smile for the Day

I had occasion to smile at a young boy in my line at work the other day. I would have smiled at him anyway; that's just part of good customer service. But I think even if I had been disinclined to deliver the sparkly-eyed smile that customers typically get from me, I would have smiled at this little boy.

He was very bubbly and excited about something other than getting a happy meal with a toy. I asked why he was so happy and he said (eyes huge like saucers), "I went to the doctor today and he gave me a Spider-Man sticker!"

I smiled the rest of day each time I thought about that little boy.

I'll take a customer like that any day.

A Quiet Love

I feel a deep and quiet love
that reaches out to you.
I send this love to heal your hurts,
your sorrows and your fears.
Grief will come to you,
but perhaps I can ease it.
Sorrow and pain will be
evident at every turn,
But perhaps I can keep them
at bay for a while.
I will send you love;
I will send you healing.
I will send you hope for
recovery and, in time, the return of joy.
Your ancient and modern
world will continue to shine;
You will continue to show us all
what it is to be beautiful and strong.

Peace.