A Thick Accent and A Huge Smile

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This morning I walked into a little, local donut shop. This little donut shop is my dad and my little sister’s “place.” You know, like a place you feel like you own? Where you feel comfortable? Where the people know you? Well, this little donut shop is all that to my little sister. 

So Caroline and I walked in, the lady working at the counter immediately recognizing her. They talked for a moment while I decided what to order. 

Now this woman, originally from somewhere in Africa, had a thick accent and a huge smile. As she spoke to Caroline, I realized how full of joy and life she was. Just by the way she moved, spoke, and interacted with us—I felt like I knew her.

While paying, this woman, whom’s name I do not even know, recognized the “love” necklace that hangs around my neck everyday. 

"Oh, love," she told me, "love makes this world go round. Makes good things happen."

I smiled and agreed, thankful for what I thought was the end of our conversation. 

She went on to tell me this; “Before you go, I will tell you ‘Have a great day’ in my language and you can go on and share it with someone else.” After she told me, all I could do was smile. We grabbed our sacks and headed out, not really wanting to leave but not wanting to be late to school. 

So before my day even really started, before the sun was fully up, I started with a smile on my face. 

People like this make the little troubles or problems seem so insignificant. The reminder of the importance of love was just enough to help me have a joyful heart for a little while. 

Finally, I turned to my sister as we walked into school and said, “People like her, people like her make this world a better place.” She nodded in agreement and we both went our separate ways. 

Watch God work. Just watch Him. 

--Grace