Savoring a "Chocolate Chip Cookie" and Being Grateful for Another Person's Kindness!

 "Chocolate Chip Cookie Moments"

Sometimes a kind gesture enters our life when we least except it. I had a chaotic day yesterday at work. I was called into supervise at the last moment at work and knew I could't cancel my appointment with the optometrist that I had made weeks ago. What was I to do? The breaker for the sales advisors staff wasn't coming in either so I had to juggle two job responsibilities and still leave for an hour for my appointment.

It was all quite entertaining, having to change into a different pair of clothes, waiting for a friend to pick me up to take me to the optometrist since driving wasn't an option (I was getting my eyes dilated). Everything ran smoothly though, thanks to a team of people that had my back.

Well...when work was over, I was relieved to have some "me time" and decided to go to a strip mall that has my favorite natural foods market but I made a detour and went inside a bake shop. This bake shop is known for making some of the best breads, cinnamon rolls, and cookies in town. A warm-hearted woman was at the counter and I couldn't decide what to get so she asked "How about a chocolate chip cookie?"

There was a stack of chocolate chip cookies right in front of her. She took a dollar out of a tin and said "I want to buy a chocolate chip cookie for you because you're so nice." WOW....what an experience that was. She handed me the delicious looking chocolate chip cookies and I thanked her for being so thoughtful and sweet. It was such a lovely moment to be given something in such a sweet way.

When I got home I indulged in that chocolate chip cookie and it was truly one of the best chocolate chip cookies I ever had. This was a savoring moment and I'm grateful for the employee at "THE BAKE SHOP" on Garfield Avenue for ending my busy day with my favorite dessert, a chocolate chip cookie."

Have you ever had an experience like this? It certainly is a precious moment to be treated with kindness.

A BIG THANK YOU FOR KIND AND THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE AND OF COURSE FOR

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!!!!!

Chicken Moments!

 

I recently read that "Chick Fil A" is one of America's favorite fast food restaurants and that the chicken sandwiches are really addicting but did you ever meet a chicken or chickens? They're quite entertaining.

Last week I was drowning in depression and exhaustion. I took a short bus ride to the countryside and while walking down one of the streets ran into chickens who were slowly walking across the street. They were free ranging chickens that were heading to the front lawn of their lovely home. There were 3 of them and I could tell they were close friends. Those chickens brought a smile to my face especially when I realized that they were dear pets to the owners.

"Chicken Moments" is what I called my encounter last week. I got such a kick out of them and I bet these chickens don't have to worry about becoming a chicken sandwich at CHICK FIL A.

Today I wish to honor chickens who provide millions of eggs and meat to people around the globe. I myself would rather have them as a pet.

A CHURCH THAT RARELY CLOSES

Tucked away in the quaint town of Harbor Springs, the white church across from the lake beckons those who want to come inside and pray. I vividly remember my first encounter with "Holy Childhood of Jesus" church seven years ago. It was a glorious summer day and I had just gone swimming at the public beach when I noticed the church. I went inside to say a prayer and I instantly felt at home. I later found out that the church doors stay open seven days a week from 7:00 am until 10:00 pm. Fifty years ago it was common for a church to stay open most of the day but not so much these days especially during a pandemic. Harbor Springs however is an idyllic town that rarely has any                 crime. It's a very safe place and they also happen to have the best

cookie shop in America here too, (Tom's Mom's Cookies).

Today I found myself back in Harbor Springs with a friend who has visited the church before. I insisted that we go inside "Holy Childhood of Jesus" church and that's exactly what we did. It was so peaceful inside, we had the whole church to ourselves, we prayed, lit a few candles, and sat inside the church for several minutes while we counted our blessings. Easter Sunday just passed and the church was still filled with lilies. It was hard to leave but we promised to return again in the near future and cherish the moments of visiting a church that rarely closes.

When you want a quiet place to prayer, an open church is truly a blessing. Ironically my car was having some trouble before my friend and I entered the church but shortly after we left, we got into the car and the check engine light stopped flashing. We returned home safe and sound.

                              Tom's Mom Cookies in Harbor Springs (Simply the best)

HAPPY EASTER AND MANY JOYFUL MOMENTS TO YOU!