This morning (not bright... just EARLY) the boys and I were able to go help unload Christmas trees for an organization called Young Life. Actually, I counted as the trees came off of the truck, the boys helped unload. What a blessing to see so many people serving the Lord so EARLY in the morning... did I mention it was EARLY??? Let me just say, there were some STRONG girls there!!! They had finished unloading both trucks and we were discussing going to get breakfast (because it was EARLY) when the driver came up and asked if someone would sweep the truck out. Micah volunteered so I began to talk the truck driver. He was an older gentleman... 70ish maybe. He is from North Carolina. I asked him how long he had been driving. He laughed and said "girl, I have socks older than you. Have you heard of the year 1964? That is when I started driving and found my wife both in the same year". He began to pull out his family pictures and showed me how proud he was. One grandson has Cerebral Palsy and was 2 pounds when he was born. When we left I said "you have blessed and safe travels". He said "When you talk to the man up there, say a good word for me". Micah had finished so we made our way over to the Waffle house to meet with the others and eat breakfast... yes, because it was EARLY! A few minutes after we sat down the truck drivers came in. The boys and I ordered our food and we were sitting there eating. Shortly after, a soldier came in... now, I'm saying this for a point... otherwise I wouldn't even point it out. This soldier was a young African American gentleman. As this older Santa Claus looking, SOUTHERN truck driver finished his meal, he went over and shook this soldier's hand, patted him on the back and thanked him for his service for our country. I sat there and tears came to my eyes. Micah says "mom, if the food is too greasy you don't have to eat it" LOL I had to laugh! I showed him what was going on. THEN as this driver walked out of Waffle House the young soldier folded his hands and gave thanks to God for his food. I told Ross I felt like I was in a movie or something. He said it was a Hallmark moment hahaha THEN a very country man walks in with flowers for a lady that was working there. All in the span of less than an hour, at Waffle House and God blessed me in letting me experience these little moments even though it was very EARLY :) So, is God trying to tell me something... maybe I'm missing out by not getting up at 5 every morning... nnnnaaaaaa
