I noticed her, the hotel breakfast attendant. She was busy making sure that the breakfast offerings were refreshed, coffee carafes full and hot, the tables cleared and cleaned. And mostly, more importantly, I noticed her smile.
She had a slight limp, and I could tell that each step pained her a bit, but still she went about her work with a smile and a “good morning” for each guest.
While MisterM turned in our keys at the front desk, I slipped over to the breakfast kitchen area, where the attendant was up to her elbows in sudsy water, doing dishes.
“This is for you,” I said, placing the little Smile card package on the ledge beside her. “I make these,” pointing to the Peace dove, “and give them out. And here’s a little tip too, for the nice breakfast. Happy holidays to you!”
A little surprised, but very gracious, she smiled, thanked me and wished me a Merry Christmas.
Grateful for that small encounter. It’s those private connects that can so make a difference. Take a moment to notice and appreciate, my kind friends. Share a nod. A smile. A wish for Peace.
*I am reminded of my mother saying, “It’s the dishes!” when the family came to visit for the holidays. 10 years ago was our last Christmas together. What a sense of humor she had and we did spend some great moments together, doing all those dishes. 😊
She had a slight limp, and I could tell that each step pained her a bit, but still she went about her work with a smile and a “good morning” for each guest.
While MisterM turned in our keys at the front desk, I slipped over to the breakfast kitchen area, where the attendant was up to her elbows in sudsy water, doing dishes.
“This is for you,” I said, placing the little Smile card package on the ledge beside her. “I make these,” pointing to the Peace dove, “and give them out. And here’s a little tip too, for the nice breakfast. Happy holidays to you!”
A little surprised, but very gracious, she smiled, thanked me and wished me a Merry Christmas.
Grateful for that small encounter. It’s those private connects that can so make a difference. Take a moment to notice and appreciate, my kind friends. Share a nod. A smile. A wish for Peace.
*I am reminded of my mother saying, “It’s the dishes!” when the family came to visit for the holidays. 10 years ago was our last Christmas together. What a sense of humor she had and we did spend some great moments together, doing all those dishes. 😊
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- Posted by mindyjourney
- Jan 29, 2019
- Comments (9)
Readers Comments
Elsadieka Alli wrote: No one likes doing dishes
lindariebel wrote: Noticing her was your first kindness, and the gifts were the second
Rajni wrote: Most of the people give tip and get satisfied. You did a wonderful job sister Mindy! You not only wish good morning but made it good for with tip and care. Thanks for sharing.
gardengal10 wrote: You do the best sharing and giving.
michelelpurce wrote: and i absolutely LOVE doing dishes. :) my dad taught me when i was about 3. My son does not love to and i said i love to because Grandpa taught me and he said he was more fun than you. :)
michelelpurce wrote: And you are so right. it is the little things like this that make the days special. She probably just feels like that is her job but it is so nice when people like you take the time to notice and compliment. :) and thanks for the nice memory,. :)
janfour wrote: my mom had great stories of her sisters and their fun doing dishes
kmbhai wrote: you are always great. good////
leoladyc728 wrote: thank you for showing your appreciation
