Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Close encounters of the unusual kind


Got into a cab a few nights ago and the elderly lady driver started talking to me about her life and her loving relationship with her husband/boyfriend. Then she mentioned that two years ago, she almost wanted to do something stupid and her husband said he would also follow her. I asked her what happened etc - long conversation, at the end of which when I alighted, I gently reminded her to take care and treasure all that she has now. Life is precious.
Lesson: Take buses more often. Can save money, too.


Was at a bus-stop tonight and this lady started talking to me, asking me how to let it go if someone has hurt her badly or if someone in her family has placed a charm on her? I asked her "oh dear, what do you mean? What happened?" A much shorter conversation this time, because when the fifth bus pulled up at the bus stop, she stood up suddenly and said "that's my bus".
Lesson: Can afford to take cabs on some nights.


Big lesson: Lord, thank you for trusting me to offer comfort and encouragement to strangers. Every encounter is a divine appointment. Amen.