"There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament."
~ Henry Van Dyke
"God loves a cheerful giver."
~ 2 Corinthians 9:7
It's an interesting dynamic that most of us would rather do a favor than ask for a favor. But sometimes, we don't have a choice about asking for help -- as when working moms travel.
Being away can easily mean engaging several mom friends. A recent trip called for pressing four moms into service. I really appreciated that they helped to shuttle children back and forth. But most of all, I appreciate the cheerfulness with which they did it. On my way to the airport, I dropped off my youngest at the home of a friend who had just shipped her oldest off to college. As I was leaving, I thanked her again. "So happy to do it," she replied. It occurred to me that I am very blessed to have friends who are such cheerful givers of kindness.
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