when you see a need... meet it!

You never know how something you say or do will effect someone.  It may be just what they need.  I got my proof today that this happens through people sometimes...even at the Tag Office. :)  

So I was at the tag office on Monday...showing my emissions testing and paying my LOVELY ad valorem tax...it was an anxious day.  The type when you can’t think beyond yourself or the day and feel numb.

I walked into the office (for the second time...I had forgotten money the first time), the security guard, a small black man that looked happy as could be is just standing there by the main window. (where you check in to get a number then sit in the adjacent waiting room to wait for that number to be called).   He was by himself and starts up quietly almost under his breath saying something "....". 


 I remember thinking, who is he talking to...maybe he is talking to himself.  What he began to say was exactly what I needed to hear that day and a reminder of a truth I overlook too often in times of fear.  I had no idea that it was for me until this... After I signed in at the front desk as I walk by he says,"..." (the conclusion to his previous comment)  which made it more clear.

  Thats all he said, it was so simple, he didn't even look at me.  He cleared his throat, looked down,  and gave a small smile as we went back into "work mode".  


 The rest of the time I sat waiting for my number to be called, I was watching him because I though surely this can't be for me, maybe...he talks to everyone or even talks to himself.   He said nothing else or even made another sound while others were coming into the office to check in.  You would be amazed at the affect this has had on me.  When we listen to the world around us...we are reminded and encouraged beyond belief. 

I say all this to remind you, sometimes we are called to be a bit nicer to someone, simile at someone, call someone, or even say something to someone we don’t even know.  Its how you change the world...in the small stuff.  My faith reminds me...I am loved so very much and the world is reminding me more of this each day.

When you see a need, meet it...don’t over think it, the moment may pass you by....