Today, I recognized the frowning woman in line behind me at the checkout counter of the grocery store. I hadn't seen her in fifteen years -- she is the owner of a local restaurant where I briefly worked one summer as a waitress.
It had been on my heart for several days around Christmas time to go her restaurant and leave a card thanking her for her kindness to me, but I couldn't override my shyness so I didn't act.
When I saw her today, I knew the Universe was giving me a second chance and I seized it! I turned to her and said, "You probably don't remember me, but you once gave me a job when I really needed one even though I had no experience -- and I really want to thank you for that."
She asked my name and said she didn't remember me. And I admitted with a big smile, "Well, I'm not surprised you don't remember me. I turned out to be a terrible waitress :) but I appreciate that you gave me a chance and helped me along my journey."
She simply said "oh, thanks" in the brusque way I remembered her to be and then her tired face eased into a beautiful smile. Thank you, Universe.
It had been on my heart for several days around Christmas time to go her restaurant and leave a card thanking her for her kindness to me, but I couldn't override my shyness so I didn't act.
When I saw her today, I knew the Universe was giving me a second chance and I seized it! I turned to her and said, "You probably don't remember me, but you once gave me a job when I really needed one even though I had no experience -- and I really want to thank you for that."She asked my name and said she didn't remember me. And I admitted with a big smile, "Well, I'm not surprised you don't remember me. I turned out to be a terrible waitress :) but I appreciate that you gave me a chance and helped me along my journey."
She simply said "oh, thanks" in the brusque way I remembered her to be and then her tired face eased into a beautiful smile. Thank you, Universe.
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- Posted by SeaMar67
- Apr 28, 2015
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Readers Comments
Thyla wrote: What a beautiful moment for you and her.
You have now inspired me to take "the second chance" when the universe offers it to me.
You have now inspired me to take "the second chance" when the universe offers it to me.
Ted wrote: Bluuuuurrrrrrp. Uuuurrrg!
donnab99 wrote: How beautiful! You have no idea how that may have changed her day for the better.
kjoyw wrote: Yes, those are true "thank you" moments! So glad you reached out to her. Sounds like you made her day. And you also helped her to trust a little bit more that nice things can and do happen! kjoyw
mindyjourney wrote: Thank you for taking opportunity when Universe presented :))).
SM2000 wrote: wow... how beautiful
melnotes wrote: Wonderful second chance 😊
pluto178 wrote: What a gift she got that day..........such a great thing to do...so many have helped us on our journey that you can ask I wonder why..........so grateful x
fairykats wrote: This made me cry. How lovely.
mish wrote: Glad you had the chance to share your heart with her â¤ï¸
