Pam and I have been trying to get together for a long time....like 10 months. We finally got a day set on the calendar about a month or so ago. Pam talked Debbie, Julie and Lisa into joining us. I asked Jodi if she would like to join us too. It worked out for everyone but Julie...she had some problems with her home that needed immediate attention....we missed her.
We met at City Creek which is about 1/2 way for us. I thought it would be fun to do something for others while we were together. I had come across some cute jar toppers and decided to fill the jar with "s'more love". I used teddy grahams, mini marshmallows, and m&m's. They turned out pretty cute. I gave one to everyone to keep and then an extra one to give away. I realize this is going out of our comfort zone but still thought it was a good idea. I found some cute (or funny) chick head bands for us all. That way whoever received "s'more love" from us could say some cute chick, or some crazy chick gave it to them. I said a little prayer that we would know who needed "s'more love" today. I trust the Lord guided us.
Right away Pam ran into a returned missionary. A young man who returned just last night from the Dominican Republic and who also is from Jodi's ward. When I first was giving everyone their jars a lady and some kids walked through the door. The thought crossed my mind that maybe someone in the group needed one. I didn't think more of it other than we didn't have enough for all of them. While Pam was giving her's to the returned missionary I notice a young gal looking at some books. I felt like she was the one I was suppose to give my jar to. I did and she lit right up. I love the picture of her because it shows her excitement. I got chills while I talked to her for just a second and told her God loved her. (I kind of got a little teary.....again while typing this) Jodi found her recipient as we were walking. When Jodi handed the lady "s'more love" the lady told her: "You don't know how much I needed this today." Lisa found her's when she decided to step out of Sephora for just a minute. Her gal just happened to look just like her sister who has passed away. She talked to the gal and said there were so many similarities and common connections between them. (cool beans) I'm not sure who Debbie gave her's too unless it was when she was talking to Michelle King and the other Anchor Lady getting their autographs and Pam grabbed a jar and took it over to them. That jar of "s'more love" was either Debbie's or the one Pam was taking to Julie. I also gave one to one of the ladies helping us in Sephora. Someone had complimented this gal and she thanked them and said she really needed that today....that's when I felt like if she needed a compliment she probably also needed "s'more love". My second jar was actually the one Julie would have given if she would have made it. I still had my own jar in my purse and when I was leaving the Blue Lemon after lunch I noticed a gal eating alone. I had actually walked past her and remembered my experience from yesterday of just sitting alone and I looked in my purse and got my jar out and went back in and gave it to her. It sure was a simple thing but it made me feel so warm inside. Little acts of kindness make a difference. They make a difference to the recipient and the giver. Service & Kindness are Magical like that!!!
We had a great time playing in Sephora. It was Debbie's idea to go in and instead of just looking around Debbie asked to try a few things. (neck cream, and hair stuff, and even some make up) I loved how outgoing Debbie was. Pam and Lisa both said she is usually not like that. She wore her Chick headband the whole time and even asked for autographs. What a fun chick she is....what fun chicks we all are! Jodi and I tried out some sprays that lifted our hair and nourished it. It was really fun just playing around in there. I want to go back some time and have my make up done.
The day went quickly....like always when you are having fun. I had to laugh again after getting our parking tickets validated at Sephora only to find out we only got $1.00 off! So NOT a good deal! I called Pam to see how they reacted when they found out it was only for $1.00 and she made me laugh some more. They couldn't find her car when they left and walked around clicking her keys trying to find it. That is so funny and reminded me of the few times I have also had that experience.
I enjoyed visiting with Jodi on our drive....visiting with friends is always so wonderful! I was relieved that Jodi's car was still where she left it and that is didn't have a boot locked on it. The restaurant had a sign in the back saying you could get towed or booted up at your expense if you weren't a customer. I wrote a note that Jodi left in her window...it might not have even been seen....but was there just in case.
