Yesterday was a busy day. I had an appointment to return to the internist about this Bell’s Palsy on the right side of my face. It does not seem to be improving very rapidly, so it was felt a CT scan might be a good idea. So off we went from work to Methodist North for a CT scan before seeing the doctor.

Thankfully I got very good news. Everything on the CT scan looked fine and normal (and I did have a brain still). With strong reservations, I post this HORRIBLE photo of me with this Bell’s Palsy which Phillip took today when we went to the zoo. If I look angry I was telling him, “Do not take my picture. I do not want this face documented.”


Later yesterday as Phillip and I headed home, we went by McDonald’s. I was craving a Filet O’ Fish sandwich. I got the meal, and we purchased the extra sandwich for $1 as well as making the fries a biggie (as these are always shared with my three girls at home).

As we drove through Walgreen’s to pick up some ear drops, I noticed the homeless man who I see frequently sitting near the curb. As Phillip pulled up by this man I found myself putting my window down and asking him, “Would you like a fish sandwich?” The biggest smile came over his face and he replied, “Yes I would.” As I handed him the McDonald’s sandwich, he was so excited. Next I felt my hand reaching into the bag and pulling out the big container of fries. I gave these to him as well and said, “Hey, you are saving me a lot of calories!” He thanked us profusely, and said he was going to sit right down and enjoy this meal.

I cannot explain why at this particular time I decided to do this. It just happened before I was even aware it was happening. I later told Phillip this was perhaps my way of telling God how thankful I was my CT scan was normal.

As long as I live, I will never forget the smile on the man’s face and the look in those eyes of appreciation. The rest of the night I kept remembering a Bible verse I had learned as a child — “In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” Could I have been seeing the eyes of God somewhere deep in this man’s blue eyes? Perhaps so. They were beautiful and radiated kindness, and I am glad my heart met them yesterday.

Later last night the McDonald commercial for Filet O’ Fish sandwiches came on — and I smiled and laughed at it thinking of the pure and simple joy I had felt sharing something so trivial and small to me with someone who appreciated it so much. I was indeed humbled by this man’s gratefulness.

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