Heart Hope by Olga

I have always laughingly said, “You better behave where ever you go because you never know who you will run into.” This was truth demonstrated a couple of weeks ago when I was on a trip. The weather was “iffy” because they were predicting a winter storm for the early morning hours, so my husband and I decided to drive down the night before and stay in a hotel in order to avoid any early morning predicaments.    It was around 11:00PM when we arrived at the hotel. I was beat from a long day of work, rushing home to pack and the 2+ hour drive in the rain snow slush. Standing in the lobby waiting to check-in I looked up to see a young couple from our church that had the same idea that we had. They were flying to California in just a few hours for some rest, relaxation and warm weather and wanted to make sure they make their flight.  The next morning after a good night’s sleep we were settled on the plane when I looked up and saw that a co-worker was boarding the plane. W...

This morning I went to Starbucks in anticipation of meeting with a ministry leader from a particular church in the area regarding an upcoming event. I knew I should have confirmed the meeting since we both had very busy weekends with Christmas programs at our respective churches, but I hadn’t….maybe she would remember anyway. Arriving early to the crowded coffee shop I stepped into the line not knowing what surprises were awaiting me. The man in front of me was easily recognizable. Most people in the area have encountered him at one time or another since he is the “official greeter” at the Vail Valley Medical Center, Richard Norris. He insisted that I go ahead of him and although I protested thinking that he had much more important things to be doing I relented and allowed him to bless me. Then he continued the blessing by telling the store clerk that he would be buying my chai tea latte with skim milk. Once again I objected, but he for a second time was convinced to allow him to be t...