This morning I was out with Rita, and as we were walking back to the house, I saw the wife of the couple we bought the house from driving up. She said “I know yesterday was stressful for you and you’re feeling overwhelmed today so I brought you a Dr. Pepper from Sonic.”
Her kindness and thoughtfulness was more overwhelming than the task of unpacking and I sit here wiping away tears again.
Last night when I went to bed, much later than it should have been, after unpacking probably 20 boxes, I was aggravated that we have so much “stuff”. This morning as I was sitting alone, in the quiet of the morning, reflecting, I thought . . I shouldn’t be frustrated . . I should feel blessed. We do have too much stuff but it isn’t fancy, show off stuff. I look around and the furniture is all “used” in the sense that we bought it from the sellers, we aren’t moving expensive artwork . . though I’m not knocking it if that’s what brings people pleasure. What we moved is yarn, fabric, longarm, sewing machine, spinning wheels – the things that bring me pleasure; things that even if I am not using them at the moment, seeing them make me happy. Yes, I have too much yarn but planning projects, choosing yarn, making my spreadsheets, that all makes me happy.
There’s too much stuff in the kitchen but that’s also the kind of stuff that makes me happy. Canning food is something I love doing. Grinding wheat, making bread .. you can see behind the Dr. Pepper, the wheat grinder is already up and I used it late last night for a loaf of sourdough I started.
I realize we truly are blessed beyond measure when I put the chaos of moving aside for a moment and think about finding this house, Vince agreeing to move here, the wonderful couple who sold the hose, the movers yesterday who were pleasant, considerate of our belongings and appreciative of the lunch I made for them . . and most of all Vince! I can’t get over what an amazing job he has done when I basically wimped out with the packing. He’s had a day to recover from the packing (first part anyway) and loading and now he’s back to being kind and not sounding like he wants to snap my head off! It’s bothering him that I’m here to do the unpacking by myself. It’s mostly MY stuff! I told him not to worry about me. I can unpack one box per day or no boxes per day. I’ll get it done.
Life is good . . and I have a Sonic Dr. Pepper, thanks to a very sweet lady.
Elle says
It’s good to count our Blessings now and then. Enjoy this journey of unpacking and moving in! Yea for the thoughtful home delivery of Dr Pepper to make you happy 🙂
Cinda Moulds says
I love it! I’m glad your heart is thank-filled.
Sara Fridley says
Such a kind gesture! Glad you have these folks in your life.
Debi McIntosh says
What lovely people they are
Judy Laquidara says
They really are. They are an inspiration to me to be more considerate and helpful to others.
barbara says
Seems like the Dr. Pepper was a tonic for your soul. I will be seventy in two weeks and I dread the thought of getting rid of stuff and the move we really will have to make. But your list of the blessings are a tribute to how ‘rich’ you really are. God bless you.
Judy Laquidara says
Hey! Don’t even think about it. We’re 66 and 67 and look what we just did. I intend to keep on living til the very end . . or til Chad hog ties me and dumps me in that roach infested nursing home he promised to find for me when he was in high school and I was his least favorite person.
Dottie Newkirk says
It’s the little things that mean so much!
Sandra L Sharp says
Truly an act of kindness. I’m sure it was very motivating. Yes, you are blessed, as many of us are. Sometimes we just need to reflect on the positive. Best wishes for peace and lack of stress as you unpack.
Judy Laquidara says
You’re right! I always feel like I pay attention and try to be thankful and grateful but sometimes, I know I miss things and I think being aware and reflecting on the blessings is part of what helps me stay upbeat and happy . . til there’s a move! 🙂
Barbara says
Delivering a Sonic Dr. Pepper was a kind and considerate gesture, it made me a little weepy, too.
craftingwacky says
You bought your house from the nicest people! Your post made me think about all my blessings, too, which is always a good thing to do.
Pat says
God puts special people in your life when you need them. The beauty is that you don’t even know at the time how much you need them. Good friends are a blessing.
Susan Nixon says
You ARE blessed! It struck me as funny that your neighbor already knows what to order for you from Sonic! LOL
Sandi B says
Awesome, all the way around!
Nelle Coursey says
This is going to get done before you know it! He will have all his stuff ready for the next load!
Judy Laquidara says
I hope!