Beautiful on the Drive

Dave Ainscough greeted his wife, Debbie on the driveway with a cheery; “Hello beautiful!” and I overheard him and thought to myself…what a lucky lady and what a nice man!

So, a few minutes later, when I joined my husband, Jay to have supper on the patio I shared Dave’s comment with him. Of course I rather hoped a similar compliment would be forthcoming for me…not so. Jay was completely noncommittal and changed the subject! And was I a little miffed? Indeed I was…and thought yes Debbie you really are a lucky lady…and I probably wasn’t thinking such kind thoughts towards my own partner for a little while.

Then the incident was forgotten until the next day, when Jay and I were in the supermarket. I was waiting at the check-out and he had disappeared; as I thought to buy a newspaper…not so. When I approached the till, Jay walked up with the most beautiful purple toned orchid and announced to all the people round about, “And this is for beautiful on the drive!” Imagine my surprise and delight. No wonder I love that man!

So here we are on another Sunday, and it is no surprise to me that my thoughts are with my neighbours Dave and Debbie. They are such good people. They actually moved to the village, so that they could be more supportive of their church and the community.

Let’s take Dave’s good example…go now … say a few, genuine, kind words to someone … phone them if you have to… and love your neighbour too!

You know the amazing thing…when you do….it will come back to you ten times over! Happy Sundays!