Hello all - it's a Holly-Day today ~
Yesterday I went to Tire Kingdom to get the oil changed in our van. It was due time, since I was 1,800 miles past the recommended mile marker. As some of you may already know, vehicle up keep and maintenance are not necessarily in my family genes.
Tire Kingdom is conveniently located right next to a Bi-Lo grocery store. While my van was being poked and prodded, I was happy to get in some much needed grocery shopping.
The world's most incredible cashier works at this Bi-Lo. Her name is Shirley. And if I didn't already have a best friend, she would be mine for sure. She lives her life out loud. Her vocabulary is sprinkled with words such as but not limited to, "God bless you honey child, baby darlin', bless bless bless you today you sweet baby."
This will often be repeated at least twice with similar variations. So if you are tired or lonely when you walk in to Bi-Lo, you never leave feeling that way after meeting Shirley.
I only get a chance to see Shirley during my Tire Kingdom oil change trips. And this time I undeniably felt led to bless her monetarily.
Upon receiving my receipt from her, I simply handed her $20 and told her to do something special for herself.
After tears, hugs and I love yous were exchanged I was back in the Tire Kingdom waiting room with a happy heart. I told the Lord I wouldn't tell anyone about my little gift to Shirley. It would be between me, Shirley, the customer behind me, and God. Safely tucked inside my heart.
But what ensued is too nifty not to share.
A few minutes later an elderly gentlemen walked into the waiting area from seemingly no where and handed me a newspaper clipping of Tire Kingdom coupons. "Here, see if you can use any of these," he quipped and left as quickly as he came.
I don't know about you, but whatever service I'm getting, or make-up I'm purchasing, or dress I'm buying, often times my items don't fall within the coupons discount parameters.
But not this time.
As I was paying for my service, I couldn't help but notice that the price they were going to charge me for my oil change and tire rotation was $45.98. But with my handy coupon from my 'random' friend, my bill was only $21.99. God blessed me for my obedience, almost to the penny.
I went about the rest of my day with an extra kick in my step.
God is alive and active. He is mighty and faithful. He is present during our trials and our triumphs. And He is present in the smallest details of each day. Completely almighty, unfathomable and undeniable.
He is too nifty not to share.
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Many many thanks to all who wished me a happy birthday! Your sweet statements and poems were incredibly encouraging and quite clever. The Target gift card goes to Joyful.
Blessings for an incredible weekend!
~Holly
Yesterday I went to Tire Kingdom to get the oil changed in our van. It was due time, since I was 1,800 miles past the recommended mile marker. As some of you may already know, vehicle up keep and maintenance are not necessarily in my family genes.
Tire Kingdom is conveniently located right next to a Bi-Lo grocery store. While my van was being poked and prodded, I was happy to get in some much needed grocery shopping.
The world's most incredible cashier works at this Bi-Lo. Her name is Shirley. And if I didn't already have a best friend, she would be mine for sure. She lives her life out loud. Her vocabulary is sprinkled with words such as but not limited to, "God bless you honey child, baby darlin', bless bless bless you today you sweet baby."
This will often be repeated at least twice with similar variations. So if you are tired or lonely when you walk in to Bi-Lo, you never leave feeling that way after meeting Shirley.
I only get a chance to see Shirley during my Tire Kingdom oil change trips. And this time I undeniably felt led to bless her monetarily.
Upon receiving my receipt from her, I simply handed her $20 and told her to do something special for herself.
After tears, hugs and I love yous were exchanged I was back in the Tire Kingdom waiting room with a happy heart. I told the Lord I wouldn't tell anyone about my little gift to Shirley. It would be between me, Shirley, the customer behind me, and God. Safely tucked inside my heart.
But what ensued is too nifty not to share.
A few minutes later an elderly gentlemen walked into the waiting area from seemingly no where and handed me a newspaper clipping of Tire Kingdom coupons. "Here, see if you can use any of these," he quipped and left as quickly as he came.
I don't know about you, but whatever service I'm getting, or make-up I'm purchasing, or dress I'm buying, often times my items don't fall within the coupons discount parameters.
But not this time.
As I was paying for my service, I couldn't help but notice that the price they were going to charge me for my oil change and tire rotation was $45.98. But with my handy coupon from my 'random' friend, my bill was only $21.99. God blessed me for my obedience, almost to the penny.
I went about the rest of my day with an extra kick in my step.
God is alive and active. He is mighty and faithful. He is present during our trials and our triumphs. And He is present in the smallest details of each day. Completely almighty, unfathomable and undeniable.
He is too nifty not to share.
_____________________________________________
Many many thanks to all who wished me a happy birthday! Your sweet statements and poems were incredibly encouraging and quite clever. The Target gift card goes to Joyful.
Blessings for an incredible weekend!
~Holly
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