Generosity "Grande" at the Cafe

--by yoyo, posted Jul 8, 2008

So, here's a long story made short. I love Starbucks, but I tend to get fattening items when I go, other than my usual soy chai tea latte. So, that's why I immediately gifted a $25 Starbucks gift card to my friend Cathy who, interestingly, had been teasing me about being part of this "goofy smile card experiment." Nevertheless, I gave it to her and said, "Don't pay me back, but pay it forward." Cathy went to a Starbucks in Lake Oswego and as she was paying for her own drink, she gave some money and my smile card to a lady standing behind her. Much to Cathy's surprise, the lady lit up like a Christmas Tree. She was very excited and said she was going to immediately "pay it forward" and surprise the lady behind her. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was feeling rather down this morning but this has completely brightened my day!! Witnessing her joy, Cathy immediately caught the bug and saw how much fun it is to be a part of this experiment. When Cathy told me the story, I wish I had a camera to show you her enthusiasm. It made me feel great and I hope it does you, too.

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Posted by yoyo
Jul 8, 2008
Comments (11)

Readers Comments

Grammagussie wrote: Great Story..Thanks for sharing.

lovebug wrote: Is is not a great feeling, to be that example. A member of the domino effect, when one falls in the right direction, kindness in this case, all the rest with fall in that direction.

maer wrote: Couldn't help but smile when reading this! It goes on & on...

sanserif wrote: This story is so neat. Deserves all the smiles. :-))

sanserif wrote: This story is so neat! Deserves all the smiles. :-))

perseverance wrote: This idea of paying it forward should find a place in the dictionary.Thanks to make others smile

makesomeonesmile wrote: That is awesome! Thanks for spreading kindness and for sharing your story!

AURELIA wrote: Oh happy day! Smiles everywhere. I think it is really wonderful that Cathy caught the RAOK bug. Now you have to get her to visit this site to be inspired and to inspire .... Great Job, yoyo... :)~Aurelia

lmil1954 wrote: Sure does yoyo! I love this story.. Three cheers for Cathy...and of course for you, yoyo!
LindaM:)

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