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A Thank You Goes A Long Way

May 1, 2019 by John Hembree 2 Comments

Thank you!I was picking up an order at the local Chick-Fil-A.  And then this happened.

As I waited at the counter I noticed a woman at the other end assisting a line of special needs young people.

I assumed she was their teacher and chaperone.

As each would approach the counter she would assist them with their order, let them pay independently and help them count back any change returned to them.

She interacted with them expressing care and exhibiting gentleness.

I could not help but watch her serve each one individually.

Before I picked up my order, I took a Chick-Fil-A napkin with the logo on it.

I wrote the words “Thank you!”, the date and the time and signed it John.

That was all I put on it.

I went over to her, did not introduce myself at all.

The only words I said were, “Put this in your pocket and look at it later.”

Then I walked away.

My guess is, whoever she is, she still has that napkin.

Why?

Because someone noticed her serving others of which she sought no recognition for.

Look for someone to extend your appreciation toward.

Something simple.

Nothing formal.

Lasting for years.

 

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  1. Virginia Saunders says

    January 30, 2014 at 8:20 am

    How, true ,how true, if we could only stand back and not want to be seen or noticed or applauded for our efforts at being ” un ” Christians , then we can appreciate the fruit in others lives that only God can produce, John 15:13

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  2. Chuck Kimbell says

    January 31, 2014 at 6:13 am

    This is VERY true John…small words, but go a LONG way and can actually make a BIG difference in someone’s day!! We also need to use this with our families as well, such as when a spouse or child does something “out of the way” for you or to help you. Can turn someones “not so good day” into a wonderful day!!

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