Easter Candy

Sunday, April 17th 2011

D's lovely mom (my soon-to-be-mother-in-law!) gave us a giant bag of Easter candy last weekend and we've been snacking on it every single day since! I think if we continue to eat it all, we'll have sugar withdrawals the moment we stop.

Since it was such a nice sunny day today, I decided to take a walk downtown and as I was trying to think of something I could have prepared for the homeless folks I would pass by, my eyes spotted the candy. That's perfect! I thought to myself. I'll prepare a few little bags of Easter candy and hand them out.

I put together 3 bags full of jelly beans, chocolates, pastel peanut butter eggs...and I think that was it.

The first man I saw was carrying a massive plastic sack full of pop cans and as we met face to face, I asked him if he'd like some candy. He answered, "I would love some!" This is going well so far, I thought.

The 2nd and 3rd attempt was just as delightful. It was a man and woman standing together who looked like they were enjoying themselves alright but also looked liked they might enjoy some candy too. I walked up to them and asked them if they'd like some candy (I ask because there have been times when I get turned down and I don't want to assume someone will always take whatever they're given). The white-haired man said, "As long as we get a big smile out of you."

I thought I was already smiling, but perhaps I was slightly shy and forgot. Anyway, with that I gave a big smile and handed him the candy. Then as I handed the girl her candy, she said, "Ahh thanks. Happy Easter!"

I said "Happy Easter to you" in response and kept my big smile as I walked toward home. I couldn't help but feel a couple hot tears come through my eyes at that moment, but the sun quickly dried them.

Peace :)