Unexpected Surprises

 

Logan Moore, 2 years old, was born with hypotonia which causes decreased muscle tone.  Although he wears braces on his feet, his motor skills are still affected.  Logan’s parents looked into purchasing a walker, but insurance did not cover the $600 fee.  Not to be deterred, they watched a YouTube video on how to make a walker using PVC pipes and fittings.  The Moores then drove to Home Depot in Cedartown, Georgia, to purchase the needed supplies.  Cathy Ennslet, the manager, happened to be at the service desk when Logan’s parents came to ask questions and show her the hand drawn plans.  Being the mother of a special needs child, Cathy jumped into action.  She had some of her employees meet her and the Moores on the plumbing aisle.  After looking over the plans, the coworkers asked Logan’s parents to go for ice cream and come back in an hour.  Upon their return, the walker had been assembled, painted, and was ready for Logan to try.  It was exactly what was needed for Logan’s legs to be able to keep balanced, navigate and walk.

 

Nicole has been a waitress at the Red Dog Saloon, in Milford, Michigan, for more than ten years.  Recently, on a busy Friday night, seven 6th grade boys came in to eat and were seated in Nicole’s section.  That scenario might not be what one would expect to be a delightful experience, especially when realizing that no parents had accompanied the young boys.  The guys told their waitress that they had been planning this outing for weeks.  The first question for Nicole was whether they had enough money to pay for 40 wings and pops.  They also checked to be sure they had enough funds left for a good tip.  Nicole noted, “They were so excited and were EXTREMELY polite the whole time, using please and thank you and trying to make it as easy as possible for me to get their order.”  One of the young boys even had his friend put away his cell phone when Nicole was speaking to them.  When the meal had been completed, the boys placed the glasses together, had the eating utensils in one spot, and gathered the trash, in order to leave the table as clean as they could.  Not only did Nicole notice the politeness of the boys, but the other diners did as well.  One man complimented the boys on their manners and behavior and paid for their dinner.  Compliments to the boys' parents for great teaching, modeling, and giving their sons an opportunity to put the learned lessons into practice.

 

Whether for a need or in response to a positive unexpected behavior, may we do our part in making the world a little brighter and more enjoyable for others.

 

 

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

 

Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:14

 

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,

Hebrews 10:24