The woman who sat next to me was a little reluctant at
first, until we were introduced and she learned who my husband was (he’d helped
her with her computer a few years ago) and that I was Kathryn With A Why. And I was surprised to learn that she is the
mother of one of my church friends. Anyway,
we hit it off and enjoyed figuring out the instructions for making the ornament
together.
As we worked, we talked.
She told me some of her history – how she met her husband on the coast
when he was in the Navy, and how she lived in a one-room house when she first
moved to Alberta
When it was time to go, I gave her a hug and asked if I
could come back and visit sometime, maybe bring my kids. She seemed happy about that, so that’s what
I’ll do. I think we’ve just adopted a
new Grandma in town!
The neat thing is, when I started out that morning, I had
planned to do good for others. I didn’t
realize I would go home with that feeling – like my heart was going to burst
with joy. I’ve had that feeling many times,
but each time it’s a wonderful surprise, though it shouldn’t be. It’s that feeling God always gives His children
when they show love for each other – at Christmastime and all year long.
I wonder how many other seniors would appreciate a visit.
