It had been a
long day, and I was tired although I’d taken a nap between both jobs. My day
shift at Staple’s was completed, and I was only an hour and a half from
finishing my evening work shift at Meijer. I was just three days from no longer
working two jobs on.
This Wednesday
“Sarah” and Sadie walked in the glass grocery-side doors at around 8:40pm. (My
long day just got better, and I forgot everything proceeding this moment as I
genuinely smiled. I felt less exhausted, too. ) Sarah asked if they could proceed
any further.
I told her to
wait right there, and I would find out. The response I gave back to Sarah was
the standard Meijer policy. Only the service type was allowed in. Any other kind
was considered a safety and health hazard. (I’m sure you can imagine all the
reasons why.)
By now you have
probably guessed Sadie is a dog. To be more precise, she was a female puppy of
the Dachshund variety (black and brown).
As a dog-loving Meijer employee, I knew I needed to act quickly or the
store was about to lose this sale as Sarah turned around and proceeded to exit.
I quickly
blurted out, “I could watch Sadie in the lobby while you go in to get dog
treats. Believe me, this is the best thing to ever happen to me as a greeter.”
Sarah quickly took me up on my offer.
Sadie (and her
short stubby legs) was a bit fidgety as she nervously gazed into the store
wondering where her master was, and who I was. Meijer customers entering and
exiting the building were pleasantly surprised to see both of us. I was
complemented several times on my generosity as everyone smiled along with me.
As Sarah got
back and thanked me, I asked if I could take a quick picture with my cell phone
(attached) as I wondered who would believe me without proof. (I wouldn’t
believe it.)
God has a sense
of humor, and this particular situation spoke volumes on how well He heard
everything I uttered (even jokingly to my three dogs). Regularly, I
communicated with my dogs (thinking I was humorous) that I didn’t really like
Chihuahuas and would prefer Dachshunds instead.
God temporarily
(for five minutes) gave me my heart’s desire. (By the way, I simply adore
anything with a Chihuahua on it. There tenacious attitude with those tiny
bodies speaks to me emotionally.)
I suggested
Petsmart in nearby Easton Market (close to where Staples was). I told Sarah
they had a better variety of dog stuff, and I knew she would be allowed to
bring Sadie in the store.
I called times
like these “God moments.” I know a gracious Heavenly Father loves His children
so much that He bestows small surprises on us that cause us to smile and bring
our thought patterns into a more grateful mood. Have you had one of these
lately? If not, they are all around you. Just look for them.
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