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Week 44:


This blessing took place the week of July 27th – August 2nd.

 
This blessing took place the week of July 27th – August 2nd.

Those of you, who know me, know I have a history of chronic back pain. I've been seeing a different chiropractor for the past 2 years and I've actually seen a tremendous amount of improvement. Early this week I had a routine visit for an adjustment. This week's blessing is about that visit and me meeting an expected stranger.

A friend recently showed me a Youtube video about how all of us are becoming zombies because of our smartphones. I was immediately convicted, because I too am guilty of always being on my phone. On this particular day I decided I wasn't going to play on my phone while I waited; I was determined to interact with whoever else was in the waiting area. I'm so glad I put my phone away!

An older woman came in and set next me, she was crocheting a beautiful scarf. We began talking about crocheting. I've tried a few different things myself, but have had little success. She told me about a class I could take, the same one she took recently. We had a lovely conversation that was ended to soon because it was time for my adjustment.

After getting my adjustment while getting ready to leave, I ran into her again. I turned to my doctor and asked him if he'd seen her work? He answered me with a question, "Did you know all of her scarfs are donated?" She went on to tell me who she blesses with these scarfs. Every scarf she makes goes to a veteran or a young man living at the Boys Ranch, a home for boys who need a second chance. I went on to thank her for her kindness and encouraged her to continue helping these men. Her work is absolutely beautiful.

I love what this woman is doing, and I love that she took a class to learn how to crochet with the intention to give away everything she makes. She helps keep complete strangers warm, because it's something she can afford to do for someone in her community.   

 Now to think, if I had played on my phone I would've never known her or her story. All I wanted to do was take the time to encourage a stranger and compliment her on her work. I never thought a simple conversation would end up inspiring me to try crocheting again. Who knows, maybe my next journey will be 52 gifts I make and give away…

As I write this I can't help but ask myself, how many other inspiring stories have I missed because I was too busy playing Candy Crush? How many stories have you missed? Maybe we should all put our smartphones down and take the time to interact with our community. Maybe it's time to leave the phone in the car and make a new friend… Maybe interacting with someone in our community will inspire us to be a better community. I don't know if a simple conversation can change the world, but I do think a simple conversation can change someone's world.

Take the time to bless someone today, I promise you'll be glad you did.

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