I was about to start the dryer when I suddenly realized I didn't have my room key. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but I was the only roommate home. Not only was my laundry soaking wet, but I was locked out. I briefly explained my predicament to the only other girl in the laundry room, just so she wouldn't think I was weird for not starting the dryer. Not quite sure what to do, I walked back to my apartment door trying to think of a plan.
Luckily, the Lord blessed me with a tender mercy. My roommate arrived home at the exact same moment I got to the door! I'm not the kind of person who believes in coincidences. I believe in the daily miracles.
It gets better though--I grabbed my ID and ran downstairs to finish my laundry before I forgot. To my amazement, the load had already been started! The girl from before had been kind enough to start my laundry for me. Her simple act of service made my day! I hugged her and thanked her, and then left feeling so grateful. Her example made me want to do something thoughtful and helpful like that for someone else.
I ran into a friend in the hallway, and on a whim, asked her if she wanted some warm french toast. (which I had just made for lunch!) I brought a plate over to her place, where she informed me that french toast with strawberries was one of her all-time favorite foods, and that I had made her day.
Moral of this lovely little story: remember that people are good, the hand of the Lord is in your life, and that service can be simple. I'm grateful that things like this happen in real life. And I think they often happen more than we realize. It's important to recognize the tender mercies, and you never know when you could bring that joy to someone else's life. Kindness really does count!
Thank you, laundry girl. <3
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