I asked all the picnicking families I could see if they had one we could borrow, but came up empty-handed. Finally a gentleman walked by and I proceeded to ask him in desperation. He took the bottle from my hand, placed the edge of the cap at the edge of the picnic table and pushed down. The cap popped off! I thanked him up and down and in return he put out his fist for a bump. And that is the story of my first fist bump. Thanks to the kindness of strangers, we got out of a jam today and Dom got to enjoy his soda at the park.
Inspired by the 365grateful project by Hailey Bartholomew. I began this blog on February 28, 2014, my 46th birthday, and challenged myself to take a few moments from each day (for 365 days) to reflect on something I am grateful for, something that brings me joy or makes me smile. Mission accomplished. Then 4 years whooshed by and I have started up all this good stuff again at age 51. Here goes...the goal is at least a gratitude post each week. Cheers!
Thursday, July 31, 2014
First fist bump
Today was a great day, because the kids and I decided to have a picnic at our favorite park. All was well until I realized that the the bottle of orange soda Dominik chose at the grocer on the way there had a bottle cap requiring a bottle opener. We were not prepared...there was no bottle opener in sight.
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This was your first fist bump? No way! Great story.
ReplyDeleteYes - great story! Desperation leads to first fist bump!
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