A Story of Influence
As we close this series on the Domino Effect, I want to share with you a blessing I received yesterday as Debbie, who is a nurse and member of TVCC, shared her story of the difference a smile can make...even something as simple as a smiley face.
Debbie had been treated for cancer several years ago and had undergone chemotherapy. As a result, she had experienced the loss of her hair and was totally bald. Debbie works for a doctor and is responsible to mail patients the results of their lab work. After the chemotherapy, Debbie's signature on the paperwork had a personalized drawing of a smiley face, bald but complete with eyes, ears, nose - and of course, a smile.
As with many things that take us extra time, Debbie began to wonder if the time it took to draw the smiley face really made any difference. That's when she received the call. The receptionist said, "I don't know if this lady's crying or laughing but she insists on talking to you." Debbie answered the phone and she discovered the lady on the other end was doing both. She shared with Debbie how that she was having one of the worst days of her life; down in the dumps, depressed, and a general all around rotten day - until she opened Debbie's letter and saw her contagious smiley face.
They both began to laugh and weep together as the story unfolded of the important uplift she'd received just at the right time; all because of a little - seemingly insignificant - smiley face.
Don't ever take your opportunity to influence others for granted. It really is the small, smiley faces of life that God uses to lift our spirits and our hearts, just when we need it the most.
Thanks Debbie! And keep on smiling
for the glory of God!
Pastor Steve
As we close this series on the Domino Effect, I want to share with you a blessing I received yesterday as Debbie, who is a nurse and member of TVCC, shared her story of the difference a smile can make...even something as simple as a smiley face.
Debbie had been treated for cancer several years ago and had undergone chemotherapy. As a result, she had experienced the loss of her hair and was totally bald. Debbie works for a doctor and is responsible to mail patients the results of their lab work. After the chemotherapy, Debbie's signature on the paperwork had a personalized drawing of a smiley face, bald but complete with eyes, ears, nose - and of course, a smile.
As with many things that take us extra time, Debbie began to wonder if the time it took to draw the smiley face really made any difference. That's when she received the call. The receptionist said, "I don't know if this lady's crying or laughing but she insists on talking to you." Debbie answered the phone and she discovered the lady on the other end was doing both. She shared with Debbie how that she was having one of the worst days of her life; down in the dumps, depressed, and a general all around rotten day - until she opened Debbie's letter and saw her contagious smiley face.
They both began to laugh and weep together as the story unfolded of the important uplift she'd received just at the right time; all because of a little - seemingly insignificant - smiley face.
Don't ever take your opportunity to influence others for granted. It really is the small, smiley faces of life that God uses to lift our spirits and our hearts, just when we need it the most.
Thanks Debbie! And keep on smiling
for the glory of God!Pastor Steve
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