Today I decided that I needed to "hit the ground running" and get some things done that I have had on my mind for a new ministry that God created: Bag the Cold.
I needed to run some errands and bring my really cute sidekick Ariana with me.
Before we left I explained that we were going to make signs so that people will know where they can donate sleeping bags and other items for the homeless. Which led to her having questions. She asked, "Doesn't God give everyone a home mama?" I explained that we have to work and pay for our homes every month, and that it can be really hard to do that if a problem comes up like you get sick, have lost your job, etc. I think she was starting to understand what I was saying and then she said, "That makes my heart hurt mama."
I just sat there, stunned. "It really makes my heart hurt too honey."
I get her ready to go and in the car. We go to Staples and while I am there I call my husband to get logo e-mailed to my phone so then I can e-mail it to the store using my phone all the while trying to manage figuring out what sign I need and answering questions about the flavors of suckers next to the register that my Dollie is asking me. It was a little hectic and I am not so great with the whole techie thing.
The sweet lady working there just comes to my rescue. She gets paper and markers for Ariana to draw, she waits patiently for e-mails to come through, she is super sweet with all the pictures Ariana needs to show her, answers a bazillion questions of Ariana's, lets Ariana come behind the counter and "help" laminate, plays a quick tic-tac-toe game with her, and acts amazed that she can put her jacket on a special way and zip it by herself.
During this time of entertaining my daughter and helping me with my 15 signs, she asked a lot about Bag the Cold, Breakthrough Ministries, and the homeless. It was amazing!
I was stunned. What an incredibly nice person! All the while she was handling other customers with grace. This is the BEST customer service I've ever received. My 5 year old daughter left feeling special and I was so grateful for such kindness.
God reached out today and loved on me and my little girl big time~ through a really beautiful person at Staples.
What a treasure. Let us all strive to be that kind of person.
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