tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7359741329588501587.post4080909010043450002..comments2021-02-11T00:25:41.079-05:00Comments on Suze Trades: Flower Tips and Paying It ForwardSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09464792643802382814noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7359741329588501587.post-7910927203511277552013-03-19T11:16:33.555-04:002013-03-19T11:16:33.555-04:00Gretchen - YOU are THE sweetest! I totally love yo...Gretchen - YOU are THE sweetest! I totally love your "cream and sugar" reference. Sometimes I think I should carry it around in a bag with a hose and spray some folks down HAHA! You couldn't be more right about the ones that need a little extra and that WE'RE the ones that can give it to 'em. I know your daughter probably savors every moment she has with you -- mommas are the very best, after all. God bless ya pretty lady! Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464792643802382814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7359741329588501587.post-22754852675172607972013-03-19T10:34:26.293-04:002013-03-19T10:34:26.293-04:00Hey Susan- I just came to your blog my way of La...Hey Susan- I just came to your blog my way of Layla's. Better late than never, as it's several months since you posted your experience which led me to this post. Just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience here. I try to start my days with something inspirational and today it was Layla's blog post about the hand written notes and reading her followers responses. Than onto your blog, etc... You moved me to tears, and loved that you shared your random act of kindness done to you on your facebook. It is with young people as yourself that we can work to change the world... My 18 year old daughter would do this all the time when she was in high school and would go through the Caribou drive thru with paying for the customer behind hers beverage. She used her own money, so it was very gratifying for her. Twice she was chased down by the recipient, for an extra special thank you. I know this made her heart sing... My Dad always taught us that the bible says, "it is more blessed to give than receive", and that still holds true...<br />Have a great day! And keep your chin up when you have rude customers and people in your life. I've found that even the crabbiest and sourest grapes can turn to delight when they see you, if you continue to pour a lot of "cream and sugar" on them when you see them. THat extra sweetness eventually seeps into the sour heart and like tentaciles reaches into their hearts and gives them some joy. One of the most bitter people I knew, now treats me like a queen. The background story is that she was widowed at a very young age, had a child born with a medical disorder, and she was bitter at God for her lot in life. She has slowly become a changed person over the last 5-10 years with people pouring lots of "cream and sugar" on her life. She needs extra loving and doses for sure...<br />Just remember like I try to do so as well and have to remind myself when I'm now putting this in print, that we know not, what that crabby person has been through and we often are just the recipient and not the cause. We need to just keep on keeping on with random acts of kindness, notes and words of joy.<br />Have a blessed day and continue to be the upbeat, willing to learn and loving gal that you are. Your Nana sounds like a gem...and one that is filled with wisdom. I wish I could have my days back with my Nana's and my Mom, as I would love them more, learn more, and spend more time with each of them.<br />GretchenGretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108570859594197670noreply@blogger.com