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WEEKLY COLUMN BY DAVID BENTLEY |
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My friend Bob works part-time at a gasoline station to supplement his income. He's always spent holidays with his family in another state, and it hadn't occurred to him that he'd have to work alone on Thanksgiving Day. Not only would he be unable to be with his family, he wouldn't even have dinner with local friends. Instead, he'd be eating a deli-style turkey sandwich from the mini-mart at the station. On Thanksgiving, Bob got more and more depressed and angry. Few customers came in; and most of them used credit cards at the pumps, which did not require his services. After dusting shelves, straightening products, and moping floors, he decided to continue cleaning in the service bay. With the mechanic gone, it wouldn't be difficult. Startled by a tap on his shoulder, Bob heard a woman say, "Excuse me." The woman wanted a 100-watt light bulb for an Easy Bake Oven. Explaining that the only bulbs he had were for automobiles, Bob suggested other stores that might have what she needed. The woman was appreciative, and asked if he was going to have a good Thanksgiving dinner later. Bob explained his situation while the woman listened empathetically. When she left, he went back to his cleaning. Thirty minutes later the woman returned carrying a cardboard carton, and Bob opened the door for her. Placing the box on the counter, she explained that there was a turkey dinner inside, complete with homemade pumpkin pie. It was all on a china plate with a setting of silver flatware wrapped in a cloth napkin. The woman was on her way to continue looking for a light bulb, but her sister would pick up the plate, silverware, and napkin the next day. When the unexpected angel left, Bob felt tears on his cheeks. He ate his meal uninterrupted, and finished his shift with a smile in his heart.
© 2002 David Bentley David Bentley, M.Ed. & Personal Coach, coaches clients through the game of life, helping them find balance, clarity of direction, and purpose in an ever-changing world. He can be reached by phone at 360.378.8436 by e-mail at david@coachbentley.com or visit his Web site: www.coachbentley.com |
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