R15, D24

[IslandGirl]

Today, I went to a different grocery store where they have carts that are locked together; to release them, you have to insert a quarter (and then you get the quarter back when you return the cart). So I placed a quarter in one of the slots. This won't really make sense unless you've seen these kind of carts, but it felt like a new and different give. Then I left a "You are a gift" Post-it in the store washroom. Later, I bussed tables at the coffee shop.

On my way home, I stopped into my regular grocery store to refill my water, and I waited behind a woman who seemed to be refilling and emptying her container. I couldn't figure it out until she asked me whether the water was distilled (it's not; it's reverse-osmosis filtered). Which led to a long conversation - and the gift of patience - wherein she talked about the perils of different kinds of water, corporate conspiracies behind bottled water (which I do understand), how water interacts with medication (which I understood a little less) and the potentially damaging effects of too much water. So yes, patience was the gift there, especially because I was trying to catch the bus.

Then I tried to help a woman at the bus stop, who had missed her bus (the next one wasn't for another 70 minutes). I couldn't do much, but I sympathized with her.

This evening, I sent an email volunteering my writing to help the soup kitchen raise money through grants. Right now, their fundraising strategy is small to nonexistent. I don't know if they'll take me up on it, but at least I put it out there. 

Last night, my middle sister (who I don't talk to often) called me. She knew from our older sister (the one I talk to all the time) that things have been really tough, and she offered to send me a belated birthday present (LOL - my birthday was in June). That was really sweet of her, and a huge, huge relief. My oldest sister, meanwhile, sent me a little for food, too, and in exchange, I'm going to help her with...something. So I was able to get some food and pay a little on bills. I'm still behind on rent, but I know I can catch up quickly. Amazing how much my mood improved today!

I hope you all had wonderful Wednesdays. Cheers!

[madcitylady]

I am happy to hear that you feel better!  I have been thinking about you lots.  You really do inspire me each day to think about ways to give.  I have been having a hard time lately, but working on it!  I am happy your family is there to help you out, too.  Family is such a gift.

[Deb~ Community Manager]

Bless you! You really are an amazing Lady. Your days always touch me in many ways. I wish I was close by. We could do lunch! xoxo

[Ann]

I agree with Lois, your gift of patience was awsome.  I am truly not sure that I could have been that patient and dnderstanding.  Your offer to help the food bank write grants was also a huge gift.  I am glad you got some nice receives today as well and that you are feeling a little more hopeful.  Blessings and Joy!

[Lois55 wwt]

Your best gift of the day was patience, in my book....You had a good day today, I have also done the quarter in the cart give, and it was tricky because people were coming for a cart at the time,hehe.. I am glad your family is helping you out..you have been on my mind a lot today. Take care, Sweet Friend..xoxo