Retirements.

They are meant to be celebrated!

A neighbor of mine retired from her work recently,    and even though she is more of an acquaintance than a friend,  I wanted her to know that I shared in her joy and accomplishment,    I want to always spread kindness and be a persons smile of the day,    Even if I don't get to say a word,   I want to shine with the love of Christ.  

So when I heard of her big day,  I told matt that in a small way I wanted to acknowledge HER.

So, Matt went out and got a bottle of wine,  I picked out a card,  and we got a fun balloon from the local shop,   something very small,  but meaningful,

I walked to her house,  and left it on her front porch,  cause I know those special surprises are WAY fun.  

It made me smile inside,    and later I got a text from her saying how yummy the wine was and thank you so much.  

It doesn't take a lot to spread joy and kindness and put a smile on someone's face,   But if we all made a tiny bit of effort,   imagine the impact we could make.    As believers, It's our job to show Jesus to everyone,  in any way possible.

And I know,  in today's world,  We could always use extra smiles and knowing that we are loved and thought of.