Million dollar hug

Well, it is not a secret that May is my birthday month.

It is not a secret that I had a great week celebrating.

Also, there is more celebrating to come.

But, tonight was special.
The Olive Garden gives you a free dessert to celebrate your birthday 

( yes, I know some folks don't like getting those promotional emails, but this one, I am ok with ) 

Take a peek 

Not a difficult choice...When at an Italian restaurant, order an Italian dessert.  Made fresh and served with chocolate and berry sauces. 

Here is my story.

Our corner table was just in front of the doorway to a large private dining room.  It was set up for a party.  Soon a few people arrived with balloons and packages and a dancing little girl in a white party dress.  Then a few more guests arrived...maybe Grandma and Grandpa...Uncle... A room full of happy.
After finishing as much of the Zeppoli as I had room for, I decided to wish that little gal a Happy Birthday.

So, I moved  around the corner and though the room was full of conversation, they paused as I entered to say


"Looking for the birthday girl,
It is my birthday too "

They all were happy and cheered Happy Birthday greetings to me

As I started to slip around the table I told them
"I am not going to ask you how old I am "
they laughed

Stopping close to the birthday girl I said. 

"But I know how old you are ! "
I handed her a $5.   ( yes, it was her 5th birthday )

Someone said... what do you say?
of course she said, with a big smile  Thank you !  

Someone said... give her a hug 
she got up off her chair, and she did

That was when something triggered in my heart
      ( coming on right now, too ) 
As I felt those little arms around me  I said
"I have a little granddaughter in Minnesota and I can't hug her"

Had to make a quick exit...with thank yous and smiles abounding. 




I had no idea I would be so blessed by that moment
So thankful for little ideas that pop into my head 
I live an exciting life