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elizabeth


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A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where
 
God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and a
 
six-pack of root beer and started his journey.
 

When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman. She was
 
sitting in the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down
 
next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from

his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he
 
offered her some chips. She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him.
 

Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he

offered her a root beer. Again, she smiled at him. The boy was
 
delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they
 
never said a word.
 

As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he got
 
up to leave; but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned

around, ran back to the old woman, and gave her a hug. She gave him
 
her biggest smile ever.
 

When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his

mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him,
 
"What did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had
 
lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You
 
know what? She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"


Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her
 
home. Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he
 
asked, "Mother, what did you do today that made you so happy?" She

replied! "I ate potato chips in the park with God." However, before
 
her son responded, she added, "You know, he's much younger than I
 
expected."
 

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind
 
word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of
 
caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People
 
come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime! Embrace all
 
equally!
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> >Have lunch with God. Bring chips!


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Lindylou


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Oh what a lovely story ...made me smile

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Dolphin123


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Thanks for sharing that with us.

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Maria123


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Thanks for sharing that (((((((((Elizabeth))))))))))).


What a beautiful and profound share.  That's part of my daily exercises if you will which adds to my feelings of gratitude.  I take moments each day smiling to strangers -- no matter what they look like or who they are.  I stop and say hello or hold open a door or smile and thank someone for doing the same.


Reminds me of "let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me." 


yours in recovery,


Maria123



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