Happy New Year!
We were on the road when 2016 hit. I was desperately
clutching for a coffee carafe at a Residence Inn, when I realized there was a
woman standing next to me. I moved aside and said we could share the space.
She was dressed in a red sweatshirt and red sweatpants. Very
Santa-esque. And she had something that resembled a shower cap on her head. She
had one of those smiles that reels you in instantly. I quickly found a way to continue
our conversation.
“Another year to grow older.” I winked at her as she fumbled
with a hazelnut creamer. I can be quite friendly when in dire need of caffeine,
apparently.
She stopped fiddling with the stir stick and looked me directly
in the eyes, a serene expression defining her features. “This is going to be a
great year for you.”
It’s amazing how much of an impact a stranger can have. I
spent the rest of the day in the car with my husband and kids feeling as though
someone spiked my coffee. Maybe that’s how they roll at that particular
Residence Inn along the coast. Or perhaps it’s that the woman in red gave me a
blessing to start my year. She tipped me off to the best way to begin anything—believing
in its potential.
Cheers to a great year ahead!
*Happy 40th birthday to my husband!
I've had experiences like this too. Love when a stranger can "know" us so well. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I always appreciate the kindness of strangers. Reminds me not everyone out there has lost it. ;-)
DeleteI hope your new year is beautiful as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWendy: I trust your new year will be full of good things for you and yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I hope the same for you!
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