It's natural to take something for granted. Especially from a large gas station/convenience store. A few weeks ago they offered free coffee. No purchase necessary, no questions asked. My daughters were going to get one so I asked them to bring one back for me. I usually have one coffee in the morning at home and that's enough for me, but hey, this is free. I had a few sips and forgot about it. Taking it for granted. I remember throwing it away.
In the Springfield Republican (MA) January 27, 2011, Ron Willoughby, executive director/CEO of the Springfield MA Rescue Mission wrote a letter to the editor. It was a thank you to the Pride Gas Station's CEO, Robert Bolduc, for "his recent display of kindness and charity as he shared Pride coffee with Greater Springfield's patrons." Mr. Willoughby continued "appreciating his example of good will and generosity, the likes of which are not seen or experienced very often these days."
The offer to provide coffee to whomever walked in exhibited a welcome invitation expecting nothing in return. That simple letter took time to write. The effort is shown on both sides and we should all take note of these examples of positive thinking.
It was a slap upside my head with my own hand to notice the simple gestures of others to show appreciation. On both sides.
May we all take pride in the little things.
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