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Testimony Time...

Wow...I just posted an entry with a little excerpt from Max Lucado.  About your face, and how it is a reflection of the Lord.  I ran errands today while my three oldest were in VBS, and Walmart was on the ToDo List.  When I came out, I noticed an older woman standing beside her car, and decided to put my face in check!  So I put on a smilesaid hello, and asked how she was doing.  She turned around with a scowl on her face, but as soon as she saw my smileher face softened...She had locked her keys in her car, and the car was running.  I invited her into my airconditioned car while I called my DH (a mechanic), to see what we could do about the situation...in the mean time her sweet husband came to wait while the locksmith came.  I gave her my DH's business card and told her to call if she had any trouble, because he said he could come to unlock her car, no charge.  I had to go down the street to pick up the kids, and on the way back home, I stopped to get some ice cold water bottles(it is supposed to be 110 degrees today) so I could take them to the woman (Linda).  Before I left she said, "Thankyou you are such a blessing"  I had to tell her though that she was my blessing!!!

Amazing, what a smile can do!!  What have I been missing out on???  All because I have fallen into the "I'm so Busy" crowd.  Genuine hospitality and friendliness is soon becoming lost.  I remember the days in Montana when driving to the big town, we would wave at everyone we passed, not even knowing them!  Well I am here to say, It is not being lost to me, I am turning over a new leaf...so if I ever get the opportunity to meet any of you, don't be alarmed with my goofy grin or my bear hug!!!!

Blessings to you all!!

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{ 04:32, Monday, June 26, 2006 } { Posted by IntheGarden }

What a blessing you both were to each other! Isn't is amazing what a smile can do? I loved hearing about your day.
Blessings, Heather

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{ 04:35, Monday, June 26, 2006 } { Posted by Carol }

A smile will always brighten someone's day. You both were a blessing to each other, how wonderful is that.
~carol

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{ 11:23, Monday, June 26, 2006 } { Posted by southernbelle }

What an inspiration you are!

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{ 12:09, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 } { Posted by lynjc }

Your love for Jesus is so obvious through your words!
They are so encouraging to read!

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{ 11:41, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 } { Posted by Pattisea }

I've heard it said that smiles are contageous, and now I know it's true.

What a wonderful testimony. You are a good servant for Christ and you bless us when you share events like this.

Thank you so much for being an example.

Patti

what an encouragement to read...

{ 05:58, Wednesday, June 28, 2006 } { Posted by marthaskitchen }

I really enjoyed reading about your day & the gentle reminder that you gave us. I just love how God puts people across your path - thanks for sharing.
Helen