Yesterday, it was a quite pleasant day. The sun was shining and the air was warm. I took Silas on a walk to Rita's Water Ice to get refreshed by the yummy flavors that they always offer. I haphazardly grabbed my debit card on the way out and went!
When I got to Rita's the line was through the parking lot. However, since it was sunday afternoon and I didn't have much to wait for, I decided to stand in line. Many people asked about my dog (because he is so dang cute) and I had a lot of fun conversations while waiting. 25 minutes later, I got to the front of the line and slowly pulled out the card that I thought was my debit card to get ready to pay for my water ice. However, when i reached into my pocket, I realized that I had accidently grabbed my staples rewards card instead of my card that could actually pay for something. IDIOT...I thought!
I sheepishly walked out of line explaining to the people behind me that I had grabbed the wrong card. The man looked at me and said "ma'am, it's crazy for your to have waited all this time and not get anything. Here is some money, grab what you want! I would be glad to be pay for you!"Somewhat embarrassed, I declined, but they insisted and paid for me to get my Rita's!
Sometimes God is so sweet in those moments! I love how he uses strangers to provide for us in the least expectant ways. Never did I think on my walk to Rita's that I would be treated to a delicious cup of mango and watermelon water ice by a stranger! Next time, however, I will remember to not be such and idiot and grab something that will actually pay for what I want!
That was something worth remembering!
And, if you haven't had Rita's, you should try it! It's absolutely delicious on a warm sunny day!! My favorites are mango, watermelon, swedish fish, cotton candy, and tropical fusion! Yum!
Precious story. Jon went with a student to Rita's yesterday and I am jeaaaaaallllllous!! I have been dying for it to open again!
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