Appointment when it suddenly
Seemed like a good idea to stop for a
Senior coffee at McDonalds.
But at the same time I wondered whether the
Energetic gal who held the "Puppies for Sale" sign
Would be at her post near the restaurant.
I hoped not.
I wanted to get home and I was
Feeling the urge to buy her a
Hot chocolate.
But there she was, just getting ready to shake
Her shiny pom poms and jump around like a
High school cheerleader.
I picked up the beverages at the
Drive thru, parked my car and
Walked across the wet grass to
Hand her the cocoa.
I told her how much I admired her
Perseverance and enthusiasm.
She grinned at the compliment.
I gave her a tract and asked whether she
Had a prayer request.
"My family is struggling," she said. "My
Husband and I may be breaking up and
We've talked to the kids."
"Oh, I'm so sorry!" I said, "Divorce is
Tragic. I'll pray that you can work
Things out," and I hugged her.
"Thanks so much," she said, "I appreciate it."
As I drove away the pretty, petite gal resumed
Her bouncy sales pitch with a big smile on
Her face.
She's a pro at advertising puppies and at
Disguising a broken spirit.