Christmas Cheer

Here's a quick thank you note to three people who will never read this.


Dear Salvation Army Bell Ringers in Front of Hobby Lobby,

My kids were so excited when they got out of the car and heard bells ringing. As they ran up to you and started singing in their loudest voices, "Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!" You could have been annoyed. Or you could have just ignored them. Instead, you both started singing at the top of your lungs as well. The kids excitement doubled as you started to dance around with your bells. Not only that, but you were kind enough to repeat the performance a second time as we headed back out the door to go home. To top it all off, I didn't even have any cash to put in the kettle, but you didn't mind.
Thanks,
The Lady Who Promises to Put a Dollar in Next Time




Dear Lady Waiting in Line with a Squirmy One Year Old to See Santa,

It was really my fault that my phone was out of batteries. I used the navigation the whole way to take the kids on a field trip and I hadn't fully charged in that morning. When we decided to stop by the mall on the way home just so James could see Santa one more time, you had no idea how important it would be to him to have a picture taken in the winter village right beside the line. However, when you saw the frown on his face and listened to me explain that my phone didn't have enough battery to take a picture, you kindly took a picture on your phone and then texted it to me, even tough it meant putting down your fussy toddler (which is risky business when you're about to go see the big man....I know!).
Thanks,
The Mom of a Very Grateful 3-Year-Old



Dear Fed Ex man,

When you rang our doorbell, I expected it to be a quick, "Sign this please. Thanks." What a pleasant surprise I had. Instead, when the kids answered the door, you greeted them with a loud, jolly "Hello!" You listened to James for a whole five minutes, bending down so he could see that you were listening, while he told you all about our Christmas tree and how he couldn't wait until it was Christmas. You talked to Kate and asked her what she was hoping to get for Christmas. You had the kids guess what was inside the box you were delivering. You asked about their relative who might have sent it. You handed the box to the kids and let them carry it inside. Then you told me in the most sincere and genuine way that you hoped we have a good holiday. I know you probably had about a hundred more deliveries to make. I'm sure you were more than exhausted. But you kindness will not be forgotten.
 Thanks,
A Woman Who Was Impressed