Just a cup of coffee

I wanted to share why I started Toasty Tuesday. I feel like so many people contribute to their own family and what is important to them and as a mom, I contribute to my kids and husband everyday. I guess by buying someone a cup of coffee it makes me think I am somehow contributing to the "world" in this self centered day of age! People are so consumed in their own lives and get so wrapped up in everyday life they forget about the simple things they can do for others. Someone mentioned that they hope the person they buy coffee for would some day return the favor for someone else in need. I don't think its a matter of "need" as far as money. It doesn't matter if the person in line behind me drives a BMW or a beater, people are in need of kindness everyday!

I went through McDonald's at the end of  December and bought the person's coffee behind me. I never look back to see the person's reaction because I don't want them to think I am looking for a thank you. Sometimes I will try and sneak a peek through my rear view mirror just to see if it puts a smile on their face. Anyway, with the way the windows were set up, I paid, then she came through the line to pay, and there was still someone at the window in front of me. We had to sit there for a bit before i could drive off. She was inching closer and closer to me....then I heard "honk"....."honk".... "honk" so I looked back because I knew she was trying to get my attention. Instead of seeing a smile she was crying! She kept mouthing to me "Why did you do that?.....Why?"  I just smiled and waved and said "Have a great day! Happy New Year!" She continued to inch closer and closer to my car and would not stop thanking me and saying "God Bless You! Thank you!" still with tears in her eyes. Sometimes I think people view Toasty Tuesday as just buying someone a cup of coffee....and it is! But sometimes it is so much more! You never know what people go through day to day, and this is just one way to show someone that there are sweet and caring people in the world!

Here are some of my favorite quotes about doing acts of kindness for others:

Don't forget that the last Toasty Tuesday before Spring starts is this Tuesday, March 18th! I hope you will be participating with me along with a bunch of others! 

I am hoping it will have this effect: