Flowers

For a few weeks now, I've been intending to give a little thank you note to a lady at work who is always going out of her way to help others. This lady will stop what she's doing at the drop of a hat to give full attention to the person in need. For example, a couple weeks ago I thought I left my oh-so-special ring on the bathroom counter at the office. I knew Ms. T (for privacy purposes) was working late so I called her to see if she could take a look for me. I usually wouldn't ask someone to go out of their way like this, but the other alternative was to drive the 15 miles back out there myself. I was already late for a dinner double-date, so calling was my only option at this point. Trust me, I wouldn't even think twice for just any-old piece of missing jewelry. This was a big deal.

Ms. T answered, sounding very exhausted I might add (it was 8pm after all!). I explained my concern and she put the phone down instantly to run and look. Sure enough, it wasn't anywhere to be found. "Ok, I'll keep looking and hopefully it will turn up tomorrow." We both agreed.

Do I have to admit that I later found the ring in my purse the same night? Oh my did I feel foolish.

So, this morning I stopped thinking about it and grabbed a thank you note from my stationery drawer at home and drove to a garden center on my way to work. I found a sweet little pot of mini, peach colored roses for $4.99 and bought it.

I was hoping I would arrive to work ahead of Ms T. so I could put it on her desk without receiving any attention for it. That didn't happen. She was already there. As I walked over to her and put the flowers & card on her desk, I felt my face turn red and my body's temperature rise with embarrassment while she gave me a puzzled expression. She asked, "Is this for my new place?!" (She just moved out after a break-up which made it all the more meaningful at this sensitive time).

"Yes, it's for that or for your desk. Whatever you'd like." I replied and hurriedly walked away before anyone else noticed the redness on my face.

The smile she gave me and excitement I saw in her eyes nearly brought tears to my eyes.

I think I could get used to this giving thing.

Peace :)