Sunday Blessings-Serving

This past week, I was at the grocery store-okay it was Christmas morning at about 11am.  Safeway was the only store open (even Wal-Mart was closed) and a younger couple in front of me was trying to pay with a check and the cashier said they couldn't take it.  So I asked how much they needed and they offered to put back the soda, but the cashier turned the price reader and it was only $7.09, so I paid cash for their groceries (including some flowers and the soda).  They were appreciative, but the cashier was really overwhelmed and teared up.  I told her I was sorry she had to work on Christmas, but she said she was glad she had been there that day to see such generosity.  I was frankly more touched by her gratitude and tender heart than the people who said thank you and hurried on their way.  It was such a small thing to me and I'm not sure the couple were desperate or anything.  But I was so glad to see the cashier so touched and she said I made her day.  I wondered later if those who work on holidays only see people in a hurry, short-tempered and more concerned with themselves.  Maybe she was losing faith in people or something.  Anyway, even though it was a small thing, I felt good doing good.  I am grateful to be able to help those around me, even strangers.