I always have something nice to say to the foodservice volunteers here at the shelter. A lot of people complain that there isn't enough or that it's chicken again, soup again, cereal again. Whatever is served I always find something good to say about it.On one occasion it was crowded, and the cook had tried to make chicken tortilla soup. I said, “well, I guess word is out about your soup, now the whole city wants some”. His face lit up with joy.
The macaroni and cheese are always delicious so it's easy to rave about it. At other time I just say something nice about the food choice. For example, “how nice to have fish sticks”. Or “did you do something special to the green beans and corn? They're really tasty today”.
I'll always find a way to put a smile on their faces instead of a frown. They used to be suspicious of me thinking I wanted more. But I want them to know that I'm not trying to get something out of them. I'm genuinely sincere about thanking them for the food they make to feed a legion of the ungrateful - and one who is grateful.
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- Posted by missjudy2loc
- Mar 11, 2022
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mindyjourney wrote: Bless the helpers 😊
Mish wrote: Beautiful, miss Judyâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
dotmatrix wrote: In a sea of complaints, your genuine compliments shine like the sun, have no doubt. ♥.
Balou wrote: This is really wonderful, Miss Judy! It's so easy to complain about something, but isn't there almost always as well something good within? You do find the good ... and I am sure you are in the end far more happy with your life than those complainers ... thanky for seeing and appreciating the helpers!
cabbage wrote: That is SO sweet of you--thank you!
Rajni wrote: Your grateful heart and positive thoughts make the best food for the mind of the food volunteers. Your appreciating them adds fuel to their enthusiasm. You ate doing a great job.
SissyLee wrote: That is beautiful -- to have one's food appreciated is wonderful on both ends.
Helenconnell2 wrote: A lovely way to spread kindness!
pluto178 wrote: Gratitude for what you have not angst for what you don’t is the choice of happy people x
cheeka wrote: You are so genuinely grateful, thankful and spreading kindness!
