The enormous
Sheraton ballroom, downtown Kansas City, filled with Salvation Army leaders and
patrons. I and my husband were graciously invited to their elegant luncheon
with guest speaker, Laura Bush. An attractive 20ish year-old woman sat beside
me at the round table covered with a white crisp table cloth and a sparkle of
fresh flowers.
She and I
chatted before a Salvation Army officer gave thanks for the food. Then we dived
into our fresh lettuce salad. I couldn’t help notice Mindy’s unusual behavior.
Between bites she was writing feverously in a small journal.
Since I’m
curious, OK… nosy, I leaned toward her and boldly asked, “What are you writing?” Mindy obliged with a stimulating answer.
“I’m writing
what I’m thankful for. About a year ago I was challenged to think more
positively, to write 5 things each day I’m thankful for. Each one has to be different.”
