Today I had a "feel good" experience. While I was running my errands I walked by a little old man outside Starbucks reading his paper and enjoying a cup of coffee. When I walked by I noticed his hat said WWII Veteran. I thought to myself how thankful I was for him and others like him who have served our country. In my mind I thought "maybe I should say something to him". But I of course kept walking, because that is so not like me to just strike up conversation. When I was walking back to my car I saw that he was still sitting there and I couldn't shake the feeling that I needed to say something. So even thought I was dying, I walked over to him and told him I wanted to thank him for his service. He couldn't hear me so I had to get really close and I repeated myself. He couldn't even say anything, after a minute all he got out was "thank you".
As I walked back to my car I noticed that he was trying to get back to his paper but he had the biggest smile on his face. As I backed out he waved goodbye with a big smile.
I'm so glad I actually said something, because I am truly grateful for what he did. I hope from now on I will be brave enough to make an effort with every Veteran I see. They all did something I could never do, but I will always be grateful for.
4 comments:
WAY TO GO CHELSEE!!!! I am never brave enough either but if YOU can do it I will too the next time I get the chance!! You probably made this man's Christmas!!! I'm fighting back the tears!!!
Chelsee you are awesome! Way to go. That is so not like you.
That is so cool Chels. That is a good goal to have, to say thank you to all veterans you see. I will try too.
I have the chills that is awesome Chels!
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