When others catch a passion for a justice
Susan’s understanding and graciousness in a situation
Impromptu ice cream trip to help prepare for the VIP visit
An afternoon touring a cruise ship and my happy taste buds after lunch and dessert
The HOPE Center facilitator who saw a mama giving too much medicine to a child and got the child readmitted to the ship in time to save their life
Three times where customer service across the globe wasn’t painful
Stunning sunsets that make me pause and be still
New opportunities and key people holding the door open
Swiss chocolate delivered to my desk
Listening to “Mabel” and laughing so hard I cried
Sharing a favorite movie with a friend followed by another movie with new friends
The supply team, and various unsung helpers, that unloaded and individually cleaned each item that came out of the destroyed container (storms at sea + exploding milk = vomit smells and lots of bugs) and all in blazing hot and humid temperatures all without complaining
And my birthday package from the Walley 5 from said container finally arrived vomit smell and bug free!
Andrew allowing us to store an entire year’s worth of paper in his office for a few days while new shelves were built
Haingo’s growth and health… this sweet little baby was the one I walked the halls with at the beginning of field service
Carmen, and Carmen cookie drops
Finding laundry room notes (and Pop Rocks!)
Friends who visit with me in the cafe on my Friday night shift
Ally’s generous heart to share good coffee with others
Solving all the world’s problems over a beer and an apple
Cash cabin Sundays
Celebrating and honoring people well
Being remembered and known and called by name
When God knows what you need to hear and who you need to hear it from for it to actually matter
The lesson of cranberry juice and wall staring that Tami taught me so many years ago… sometimes all you can do in a frustrating or hopeless situation is to sit with a drink and stare at a wall to make sure it doesn’t move… and just breathe.
Tangible reminders
Love you. I have my new toy on my chest ( a pacemaker) I think I am better but it will take time. You have been busy. Keep up the good work.Know you are missed and loved. Grandma