Minute Message  : Thank You

Publication Date: 2/8/97



        He walked into the restaurant, unaware that someone was

watching. He took his seat and waited for the waitress to bring

him his menu and coffee. She soon came over to him and said

"Sir, there is a lady who has requested that she buy you lunch."

His response was "Well, that sounds alright to me, but why would

she want to do that and who is she?" The waitress then related to

him what was told to her. It seems the man had given a job to

another man who was in despaerate need of work. The woman who had

requested that she buy the man's lunch was the daughter of that

man needing work and she wanted to say thank you.



        A nice little story, and it really did happen. The

interesting thing is, this man had not given anyone a job in ten

years. But the  woman remembered a kindness done, and when the

opportunity arose, she siezed upon it.



        It is never too late to say thank you. It may be your

parents, children, mate or just anyone who has been kind to you.



        WHen was the last time you thanked God? He is the one who

has always been there for you, even when you thought He had

deserted you. Make a call, say a prayer, and give thanks.



        Will I see you tomorrow?





Norman Russell

2761 Broadway

North Bend, Oregon USA  97459