Day our single gals meet for lunch after
Church.
Sixteen of us were seated along both
Sides of the long rectangular table.
We didn’t notice the mom and her
Daughter who were eating in a
Booth nearby.
Did the lady observe our laughter,
Our exuberant conversation,
Our patience as we waited for our
Meals.
She had to know we had just come from
Church because of the way we were
Dressed.
Did she hear the prayer that
Judy lifted up for our group?
Did she sense our common bond in
Our singleness and in our love for
Jesus?
I can only guess.
But the woman anonymously paid the
Tab for all our meals.
She was gone before we could
Thank her or even see her face.
But she left an impression on her
Daughter, and the waitress and the
Hearts of 16 grateful women who
Were astonished at her generosity.
We lingered for awhile trying to process
The surprise.
I suspect, though, that the heart of
Our secret donor was just as blessed
As ours.