last night when i walked outside
i tripped over a bag left at my front door
it was filled with treats
cookies, candy, and ice cream
(the three c’s, the holy trinity of sweets, cake can be subbed in as needed)
i had no idea who it was from, no note inside, such a great surprise
then i noticed the address
guessed the delivery person had just reversed it
i could go and deliver it myself
tried to imagine who was waiting for it
maybe
it was from a parent
who sent it to their child/college student cramming for an exam?
the victim of a recent romantic breakup needing sugar therapy?
a parent who just needed a break and a treat?
a dieter on a sweets bender?
a family waiting for dessert to go with their board game?
a hallmark movie night for friends?
was it a test from the universe
to challenge my recent healthy eating resolve?
cadbury is my favorite chocolate
the cookies aren’t that big
i could eat one spoon of ice cream a day
i had no idea how long it had been out there
no one had knocked
the ice cream was beginning to soften
i felt for whoever was expecting it
called the company on the bag
they said the customer had reordered when it didn’t arrive
they had already sent them out a new bag of treats
i was welcome to eat it or throw it out
i chose a third option
i delivered this unexpected gift to my daughter
at her house in the light of day.
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“life is always bringing unexpected gifts.”
-may sarton
You showed strong will, and kindness. That’s a great combination.
Best wishes,Pete.
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thanks, pete. it all worked out in the end, but clearly my mind went to how i could rationalize eating it all at one point-)
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Tempting!
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incredibly so, and dropped right at my front door
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Very good
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thank you
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Unexpected treats are always welcome! 😍😋
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right? i just began thinking about who might have been needing them and wanted to send them where they were intended –
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That’s so nice of you.
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❤️
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Reaffirming the truth that it is better to give than to receive! Kudos on your choice!
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it is, i agree, but not that i wasn’t tempted
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Being tempted is what makes the gesture generous!
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))
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The intended recipient has such a thoughtful friend. Was the package dry iced for the ice cream? That could have been interesting.
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No, in its regular state, why I think someone was expecting and waiting for it to arrive
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If I’m going to trip over anything, I want it to be this package!
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The best!
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Being tempted but doing the right thing is a great virtue Beth! Congratulations!
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Thanks!
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You’re very welcome Beth!
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Cheers to the company! and happy are all those who received lovely treats whether they ate them or shared them! A chain of happy events. 🙂
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I love that they made it right and so much good came from the chain
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Me too!
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You’re a better person than I am. 😦
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I can’t say I didn’t go through a stage of rationalizing why I should keep it, but I then considered why this might be precious cargo for someone waiting, the ice cream was softening and I had to make a choice….
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I’m going to remember your advice/choice when I see a penny on the parking lot of Walmart. 🙂
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There you go –
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I respect you so much for coming up with Door No. 3, Beth!
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It was the end of the chain or maybe not, because she shared it
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Aww, so sweet of you to pass the treats to your daughter. I would have pinched a Cadbury chocolate. Lol! 😜😅
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💗
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Ah, the wrestling match. When you do the right thing, it comes back to you in many ways.
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Delightful … and inspiring 😇
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That was a lovely thing to do
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Awesomeness
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It was a great surprise and i was so glad it made so many people happy
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Thumbs up!! 🙂
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Thoughtful. Generous. So you!
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i realized that i was just a link in the supply and delivery chain and it was important to deliver
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I was referring to your actions, and even more to the myriad of scenarios you mentioned!❤
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so you’re one of those regifter types… 🙂
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Ha!
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What a great thing to do! I had a huge bag of Yogurt delivered to my house my mistake…they wouldn’t take it back and told me to keep it – so I had a refrigerator full of them for a week!
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Do you still have any of those giant cans of corn?
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Yes! One corn left! May do a special feast when pandemic eases!
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make sure you post it, this will be a huge occasion
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HA! Thanks for asking about it!
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I love the thoughts you had about it and I love how you handled it. A gifted giver!
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Thanks, Erika
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You are welcome, Beth.
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Winners all around!
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Yes!
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What a sweet gift of the day 🙂
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it was great
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Your strength is admirable, to say the least. Sigh.
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i had my moment of doubt…)
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To which I would add “Kindness is like snow: it beautifies everything it covers.”
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Oh, what resolve you have…and, how lucky is your daughter…hehe
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I kept the delivery and supply chain open )
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Hahaha. Indeed.
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I wish the Sugar Fairy would end up on my doorstep. I’ll bet your daughter loved the story as well as the treats.
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it was quite a sugar surprise and i think she did
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oh, lucky you!
That never happens to me. I only get my neighbor’s bills, and grief 😦
Wishing you a blessed weekend! ♥♥
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Not as fun!)
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Wow. I need to trip over that!
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it was quite a temptation –
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That’s really sweet! (No pun intended.) Only sad thing is you didn’t get to find out why the original person had ordered it. Such great scenarios you came up with for them!
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at least they ended up with their treats, but I still wonder…
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Oh such temptation
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I know! and dropped right at my door!
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Of course you tried to track down the recipient. Good things come to people who do good things. 😀
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i did, and it sounds like they were covered, so i passed it on ..
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😀
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What a sweet story! 🙂
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❤
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