What made me smile...
So this older woman rings the bell at the shelter door and I walk down the hall to answer it. There's a glass window on the door and as I am nearing the door her face starts to light up with the sweetest, warmest smile I have seen from a stranger in a long time.
Me: Hi. May I help you?
Lady: (extends an envelope with money to me) This is for the shelter.
Me: (receives said envelope with only the name of the shelter on the front) Thank you.
Lady: (smiling even bigger, as if this was even possible) You are welcome.
Me: (looking eye to eye) Would you like a receipt?
Lady: (voice softens) Oh heavens no. That won't be necessary. Seeing the gratitude in your eyes is receipt enough.
Me: (smiling as big as hers) Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!
Lady: (still looking me in the eyes) Merry Christmas to you too, Dear!
Wow!! Just wow....
I never saw the amount donated but I'm guessing rather generous.
