This time of year, we are supposed to be fueled by the spirit of Christmas. We are supposed to say, “Merry Christmas”, or “Happy Holidays” to everyone we meet. Truth be told, and we all know if for a fact, very rarely do we run into someone who really has the Spirit of Christmas.
But, every now and then…
My sister, Diane, has a son, Dante, who is an Army Ranger stationed in Georgia. For Christmas, she wanted to mail his Christmas stocking to him before he shipped out. She only had a few days to get it to him. The stocking was filled with gift cards, candies that he liked, and some other ‘extras’ for his trip (not sure why the air quotes around ‘extras’, but that is between a mother and her son).
At the post office, she explained the situation with her son to the clerk behind the counter, and wanted to ensure that Christmas gift would arrive before he left. Unfortunately, she was told that there was no guarantee on its delivery if sent through normal channels. However, if she sent it 2-Day Priority, it would arrive on-time.
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The clerk pressed a few keys, and a price came up on the display. The cost would be just under fifty dollars.
Before my sister could even answer, a woman who stood behind my sister, and overheard the exchange, chimed in and said, “Excuse me, but I would like to pay that for you”.
My sister was startled and quickly put her hand over the price displayed. “Thank you very much, but this is way too expensive.”
But the woman insisted, and went on to explain why.
“My nephew was in the Navy,” she said, “and I always worried when he was somewhere other than home. I can’t even begin to imagine how you must be feeling right now, so, please, let me pay
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