The story about the friends in the coffee shop
I’d just gotten my coffee and sat down to get some writing done at my favorite coffee shop. A woman walked over and set a vase of flowers down on the table next to me.
She dug in her purse, pulled out an envelope, and leaned it against the vase, just so.
Then she settled in a chair and checked her watch. Every few minutes, she looked out the window, waiting for someone.
I smiled, knowing that whoever was meeting her was going to get a beautiful surprise when they got there.
About five minutes later, another woman walked in.
She headed toward the table where her friend was waiting.
When she saw the flowers, she stopped. “You are so sweet!” she said. “Those are gorgeous!”
“Happy Birthday,” her friend laughed. She stood up, and they hugged.
I sipped my coffee, pretended to type, and tried not to cry (because the whole scene choked me up).
“You didn’t have to do that,” the friend said.
“I wanted to. It’s your birthday,” said the other.
They went to the counter and got their coffees, then sat down at the table and started talking.
And at that point, I figured I should stop listening in.
But what I loved about watching the whole thing unfold was the way that woman went out of her way for her friend, and how special she made her feel.
And I’ll bet that friend will always remember those surprise flowers
in the coffee shop
on her birthday.
I know I will.
(I think I might even copy the idea.) :)
awww, sweet story. Things like this bless me too… thank you for sharing this!! xoxo LA
Such a sweet story…thanks for sharing it with us! It gives me an idea or two, also! :)
Love it!
I found you on MBC and am really impressed with your writing style and blog.I think, the women will not just remember the flowers, but the feeling of being loved. I'm following your blog now. Look forward to reading more.Francinehttps://jotgiveaways.blogspot.com
This is great! Thank you for sharing!
A beautiful story – sometimes you can't help but listen in when you witness a lovely friendship
Those special friends are so essential in our lives. Great story.
That IS a great idea!! And how thoughtful!!!Be blessed-Amanda
Sometimes, it's the little things that count! What a good friend.
It's so great to have friends like that, isn't it? I love the "sister-hood" that there is among women and having those very special friends in life.Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend in store for you!
MMMM…love this scene…I stand amazed how the smallest gestures make all the difference. God help us to use our words to encourage, our hands to extend hugs, and our hearts to reveal your kindness and mercy…In Jesus name. Amen.Thanks for sharing…great post.His Love Extended:Julie Gormanhttps://hisloveextendedministries.blogspot.com
Oh, to have such a friend… wait.that sounds terrible the way I just wrote that.I meant that I would be the friend to do such a thing. I know how it feels, I just had a similiar experience happen to me last Sunday. We were hosting a family from church for lunch and she totally brought flowers. So sweet. I just never think like that… and I should or at least want to.
What a happy surprise for that woman! I'm sure she had a happy birthday.-FringeGirl
Isn't it fascinating to people watch? My 17-year-old thinks I'm weird for doing it (the reason she won't let me be he friend on Facebook)like I'm some kind of stalker. Whatever…She doesn't understand that writers have to get stories from somewhere. It certainly can't all come from out little lives.Thanks for sharing, as usual, Genny.
At long last its my time to make comments now, am here in my own little home with my own computer. First Gen, thank you so much for sharing a beautiful and lovely story. I wish i could copy the idea but am not good in remembering dates. How about make an scheduled delivery with the flower shop to send flowers for my friends on their birthdays. Cheers to all my friends and my upcoming frienships…
Oh, pick me, pick me…can I be your friend? LOL!I could use a little encouragment just about now:)That is a wonderful story. I miss my friend in TX while I am in AZ ~ too far away for flowers and coffee:(Thanks for sharing!
What a sweet story! I love seeing things like that! Thanks for sharing it!
Thanks for sharing!! I love this story. It makes me want to bless my friend tomorrow :)
That is such a sweet story!
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What a sweet gesture. I want to strive to be just as kind and thoughtful and generous with my friends.stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
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simple yet touching.
Sometimes, it's the little things that count! What a good friend.