Week of Joy

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Listening to a radio station on my way to work this morning, I heard the DJ's mentioning this week being a "week of joy," and discussing all the things they were doing to bring joy to the people they come across throughout their everyday lives. I thought about how cool that was, but then quickly forgot about it as I went about my work day. Around lunch time, I had to run to Lowe's Home Improvement Store to pick up some supplies for a renovation project we are working on at one of our swimming pools. As I was ready to check out, I got in line behind two other people. As I was standing there, I realized I had to go to the bathroom really bad, so I asked the guy standing in line in front of me if he would watch my cart while I went to the bathroom. He agreed and off I went. When I returned, he was being helped by the cashier, and sure enough, he had my cart right there with him. I thanked him and took my place in line behind him. As he went to pay, his debit or charge card was declined. He tried it again. Declined. I could see a look of worry on his face, a surprised look like he didn't understand why his card was being declined. Wanting to thank him for watching my cart while I went to the bathroom, I told the cashier I would pay for his bill for him. It was only $40, and it would save him the embarrassment of not being able to pay for his merchandise due to his declined card. He thanked me profusely, and I told him that since he helped me, I helped him, and now we were even. It wasn't until I was walking out to my truck in the parking lot afterward that I remembered it being a "week of joy." I smiled to myself, and hoped that I was able to provide some joy to the guy I helped.