Comments on: What Goes Around

By: Jacque

Jacque — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:39:49 +0000

I have been on both ends of that. I am thankful to have been on both ends. I look forward to being on the giving end many many more times, but you never know.
We need to give, we need to receive, and we need to be humbled. This is an excellent expression of all 3.
blessings!
-Jacque

By: Jenny In Jakarta

Jenny In Jakarta — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:23:45 +0000

Beautiful.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:48:26 +0000

I could SO relate to your post! It even got me all teary-eyed.

You are absolutely right– it is nice to be that older woman in the grocery store. And it is more blessed to give than to receive.

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful post.

By: Janel

Janel — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:17:35 +0000

I was linked to your blog from BooMama. I love this post. I think anyone could see this happening in any grocery store in any town. What a good reminder of paying it forward. Thank you.

By: JD

JD — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:40:53 +0000

Beautiful! I forgot my money at the Dollar Store not long ago, and a gentleman who didn’t appear to have much himself paid for my purchase. I was humbled and grateful.

By: Katie (Roses are Red, Violets are Violet)

Katie (Roses are Red, Violets are Violet) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:36:39 +0000

I just put on my mascara. Geez!

what a lovely, lovely post.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:17:55 +0000

I’ve been on both the receiving and the giving end, and this is something I’ve thought a lot about. Most of us (as Christians) are so much more skilled at giving, yet it’s so much more humbling to receive, as I’ve learned in a difficult season of my life.

As my pastor so memorably put it, “If God is trying to give you a gift, for crying out loud, take it!” I’ve had to remind myself of those wise words many times.

I loved reading your story. Thanks for sharing it.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:24:56 +0000

Thanks for sharing. God is good.

By: Sabrena

Sabrena — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:26:24 +0000

I think this is such a beautiful story…one that probably wouldn’t touch me so if I didn’t live it at one time or another! I do love a heartwarming story…you have such a gift for telling the details

By: Jennifer F.

Jennifer F. — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:48:59 +0000

What a beautiful post. Thanks so much for posting this.