Monday, December 31, 2012

$7.95

Today I got out of the house, feeling the need to escape from my germ infested holiday.  The stomach flu hit the Vezeau-Allen household with gusto this season.  So after various sleepless nights and multiple loads of laundry I hit the snowy sidewalks to get some air and take care of some errands.

We missed holiday parties, cancelled our own New Year's party and I was feeling tired and just relieved to get rid of 2012.  My list was short and easily taken care of at a local Dollar Store (they have everything!).  The cash line was getting lengthy and the woman in front of me with two girls, was busily trying to count out her change for some bottles of pop and a few bags of chips - their New Year's treat it seemed.  The nickles and dimes made a quick sound on the counter that echoed her anxiety.  Her bill was $7.95.

No one was noticing her struggle, just concentrating on their own annoyance of waiting.  I opened my wallet and gave her all the quarters I had - about $1.75.  She had enough and thanked me.

I want to thank her for giving me the opportunity.  Sure I had sleepless nights and chunks flying from my 8yr old's upper bunk - but I have a home, steaks to cook tonight and don't have to pull together my loose change for my purchases.

Happy New Year everyone & keep your change handy, never know who might need it.

xo vagi