Those Special Moments

Sometimes those special little moments that we all treasure, can come upon us quite unexpectedly, in unexpected ways and places.

I have found that the people here in my new “home town” are quite friendly and seem to always be ready to help a newcomer. I’ve found them in shops, parks, and on the buses.

I remember when I was just moving here and had to take a city bus to my apartment. One of the passengers was obviously a “regular” and was chatting away with the driver. Suddenly he slowed the bus a bit and pointed out to us a white squirrel in a yard along the route. Sure enough, it wasn’t a cat or any other kind of critter - it was definitely a white squirrel. I know they exist, but as far as I knew, none had been seen in this area before, and I had certainly never seen one! What a moment that was!!

I was riding the city bus again yesterday to take care of some errands. When we arrived at the main transit center downtown, the bus driver and I had a chance to chat a few minutes, as we waited until it was time to go again. There was only one other dozing passenger on the bus at the time, so I decided to take advantage of the opportunity and ask him where I could find certain things in town, and about some of the bus rules and routes, etc.

He was a nice personable man and I enjoyed his company. He was very helpful and even went out of his way to show me where to get off to get to particular stores, etc. After leaving the transit center, I knew I had a while to ride yet before reaching my destination, so pulled out my book and got comfortable.

Suddenly the driver spoke up and said “Look at the deer!” There we were, only blocks from downtown and standing in the open, in a partially wooded area were two deer! What a neat surprise for this city-living country girl!!

Man and nature coming together, if only for a short while. As we continue to infringe on, and take over their homeland, more and more creatures are coming closer and closer – both in fear, and out of need of space and food. Yet, it created a very special moment for those of us just riding a city bus to somewhere.

Two very special moments, in two very unexpected places . . . another of God’s daily blessings!

It’s Spring, and that always holds the promise of very special moments, in very special times and places. Watch for them, with family and friends – and even with the occasional stranger!

This is the day which the Lord has made;

We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24