Something So Simple

Yesterday I addressed the envelopes to send out Christmas cards.  I drove to the post office and noticed that I had a couple of envelopes I forgot to put postage on.  I figured, "I'm right here, at the post office, I'll just purchase the few that I need."  I knew that if I didn't, the Christmas cards would go back home with me and would most likely stay home until after the season, forgotten about and lonely.

When I walked into the post office, I almost did a turn about.  The line was long and there was only one person at the counter.  Ah well, what's a few extra minutes in a day, right?

By the time I was mid-way through the line, a crowd of people walked in, causing the line to reach outside of the building.  I thought, "Wow, and I was complaining about long lines just a minute ago?"  I looked at the lady behind the counter and felt compassion for her.

For some reason she caught my eye and I smiled at her.  She smiled back.  As the customers came to her, she had holiday cheer to greet them with.  When I made my way to her, she said, "I just wanted you to know that I saw your smile all the way from the back of the line and it really brightened my day.  Thank you so much!"

Awwww, that just made me feel so good :)  I sent the smile, because I wanted her to see a happy face in the midst of all the Christmas rushing.  It was nice that she received it, appreciated it and even mentioned it.  Something so simple, a smile... it does the heart good :)