Kathy's "PIF" Moment!

Kathy's Pay it Foward moment:

Yesterday I had been shopping and went into the McDonalds about 3:00 p.m.  I saw an older man sitting in a booth as I got my drink.  I went out and got into my car and realized that I had left my cell phone in McDonalds.  I rushed back in went over by the man and began looking all around.  He said are you ok?  I told him I was searching for my phone.  We talked and I found my phone in my purse and turned to him and said.  "Well, you have a Merry Christmas!"  He said to me, "it will be a sad one this year. My wife is gone and I have no money to buy my 2 grandchildren a present."  "How old are your grandchildren," I said.  They are 6 and 4 years old.

Wait here I said to the man.  I went to my car where I had just bought sweaters and shoe slippers and dolls for my grand children Emery and Stella who are the same age. I came back into the McDonalds and gave the old man the presents.  His eyes filled with tears.  "I can't take these he said".  "Yes you can I replied.  They are for your grandchildren.  

As I drove away I looked down at the white bracelet Susan had given to me that said "Pay it Forward". 

    

Thank you for the opportunity to do this.  Steve and I have truly been blessed this year and we are so grateful that we know each of you.  

Merry Christmas and love to you all.  

Love, Kathy Postma