Carol sat back in her chair and took another sip of her ☕ coffee. The room was dark and quiet. Her kids slept peacefully in their beds.
Her face looked tired, worn and aged far beyond her youthful years. She never thought she be a widow. Having lost her beloved husband last year to cancer was more than she could bear.
The gentle light of the moon illuminated the tears streaming down her face. She thought they would enjoy their family together.
But an even harder challenge came when her company closed because of what was going on in the nation.
She was able to get another much lower paying job. But how was she going to take care of her kids? How was she going to tell them there would be no Christmas.
But Carol knew she had to try and be strong for them. Those kids were her beautiful gifts from God's ❤ heart and reminders of the love she and her husband had.
She knelt down before God and dedicated the day to Him. She didn't cry or complain. Carol simply asked that He let her be a light in someone else's 🌎 world today for Him.
So she got her kids ready for 🏫 school and went to work with a 😃 smile. She greeted everyone with delight.
A new customer came in about mid point of the day. He was an elderly gentleman that she had never seen before. He seemed somewhat distraught.
When she asked him what was wrong, he told her he misplaced his wallet.
He was on his way to visit his wife at a nursing home in the next town.
Carol reached into her pocket and pulled out the last twenty dollars she had. She gave it to the man. The delight on his face was amazing as he thanked her.
When Carol got 🏡 Home that evening, she found packages behind her door. There was a large grocery order, a large Christmas tree, wrapped presents, an envelope with a large check and a job offer.
The elderly customer turned out to be a very wealthy business owner. He was so impressed by Carol's kindness. He had to help. She got a better career position with more pay!
Carol looked up to God and thanked Him!
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