I looked up lost in thought and noticed an excited little woman entering the area. She was holding a sheet of paper in front of her. She walked with a limp and little quick steps. I watched as she walked to each table within the atrium. She wore a long cotton three-tiered aqua skirt topped with a bright yellow shirt. Yellow sneakers peaked out from her skirt.
Everyone greeted her with friendliness. There was a high-five, a clap, and as she did a little dance to one table, the young lady joined in swaying to the silent music.
I wanted to know what the paper said. It seemed forever before she was moving to my table. She quick stepped over. As she stood in front of me, I came face to face with the most joyful blue eyes! Her smile was crooked due to a large scar on the side of her face. She gave me a thumbs up as she pointed to her sign. My thumb went up to meet hers as I read, “God is good to me.” She drummed on my table and sped away.
On her way she waved to each individual table as if to say, “Be happy. God is good."
As I went back to what I was doing I couldn’t help but think about the sweet lady and the message she brought for us to pause and appreciate. Some of her troubles were obvious. I’m sure there were more that only she knew. But, in spite of her pain and maybe because of her pain, she was finding joy in knowing that God was by her side…and she wanted to share her peace and happiness.
The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3
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