I was at a stoplight and was approached by a boy coming to wipe my windshield. He always spots me. I had to ask, “But wait, you’re going to wipe my windshield every time you see me?” He offered a big smile in response and started wiping away. He then said, “I bought a pair of sandals yesterday. $600!” He was grinning from ear to ear, obviously quite thrilled with his purchase. “See them here!” he said excitedly, and gestured for me to look. I stuck my head out the window to inspect and complimented him, telling him that he had gotten a great deal. His smile spread even more, if that was even possible.
I drove off laughing and thinking he’s something else to be begging and here telling me about a pair of sandals he bought. Almost as soon as I thought that, it then came to me that maybe the sandals he was wearing yesterday were falling apart and that he was in dire need of new ones. Picturing his bright smile and how excited he was about a $600 pair of sandals then touched me and humbled me. Look at what he is so thrilled about. It makes you stop and think and put your own life into perspective. What are you thankful for today?
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