Everyone Means Everyone 8/8/2025

 Good Morning,

I am sipping some Door County Peanut Butter Crunch Coffee from one of my favorite mugs and it is time to write. 

Psalm 8:2 You have taught the little children to praise you perfectly. May their example shame and silence your enemies. 

I am always looking for something to write about and many times it just falls into my lap. Today is one of those days. 

I was leaving the bakery the other day and my arms were full of items that I had purchased. As I paid for my sweet treats the cashier said to me, "I see that you are entitled to a free loaf of bread today." I really did not want to take the bread as we are overloaded with groceries at this time. There was a little boy about 4-5 years old standing behind me with his mother. The little boy remarked as he heard me say that I really did not want the bread. "You could give it to someone mister." His mother shushed him up and she apologized for what he said. I disagreed with her just a little. "Mam, he is totally right" was my reply. By now this kid had me intrigued with what might come out of his mouth. I was not surprised with anything he said. He did not let me down. 

I asked the little boy if he would like a loaf of rosemary/garlic bread. He replied "No thank you, we have plenty. Anyway mom says this place just makes her butt bigger." Oh my!!! I lost it and could barely hold back my laughter. He then went on a little more. "Sir, Don't you have any friends?" I replied that I did have a friend or two. "You could give them the bread." I agreed and knew which friends of mine appreciate a good loaf of bread. I did deliver the bread to my friends. later. Yet I could not get over just how honest he was and how he was willing to carry on a conversation with an old man and try to solve a problem while considering others. 

I thanked him for straightening me out. His mom was still red in the face. I wish more kids were like this and his mom should be proud of what she was teaching him. He had been taught to share. As a matter of fact, everyone should act if they see something that can be fixed.  A loaf of bread and a chuckle made a difference for others.

I immediately told my wife about that experience at the bakery. She started laughing and didn't stop for awhile. I guess a loaf of bread goes a long way. 

God bless,

Marty