Appreciating the basic things in life.

Every Tuesday morning, I visit an organization named Friendship Trays to pick
up the dinner trays for distribution to "the disadvantaged" among us
in an assigned area in the city. After I have completed my route, I return
to drop off the empty bag at the kitchen/office location. At that time, almost
always without fail, there are a number of seriously "challenged" men and women
hanging around enjoying the cheer and hubbub. They are munching on
the provided cookies, coffee cake, muffins or doughnuts. In one corner stands a
dispenser of coffee for all the guests passing through.
This time I noticed one of the challenged women moving to the dispenser, while
she was mumbling inaudible statements. She picked up a paper cup, pushed
the lever, and while the coffee poured into the cup, I heard her say in her sweet
and gentle voice: "Good morning coffee!"
THAT brought a royal smile to my face. Guess what I plan to say to the water to-morrow morning when I open the shower faucet in the early morning?

In every day life, I expect these kind of observations and statements from the
very young, but we adults have "outgrown" these thoughts. This happening
was a nice reminder of what we can be thankful for every day!