Today I ruined Christmas for poor kids everywhere. I stumbled into the lobby of my office building carrying a tray of self-baked cookies, a bag of Toys for Tots, another bag of wine and treats for my colleague, a briefcase holding only the yoga video that someone sent me by way of inter-office mail, a purse stuffed full of dirty tissues, and a travel mug full of steaming coffee. Several people offered to help. Several times I rejected. I have no idea why I do that when I so clearly need the help...but I do.
Needless to say, I set the travel mug down on the edge of the Toys for Tots bin hoping to make a seamless deposit and fulfill my daily contribution to humankind. It is important to note that the bin is on wheels and not the most obvious spot to rest your hot beverages. Within seconds, my travel mug was upside down on top of the toys and spilling my Green Mountain Espresso all over the toys.
I ran to the coffee shop and pleaded for some paper towels to sop up the mess. It took two rounds of pleading to get enough towels to complete the sopping, but I think my quick action salvaged most of the toys. I delicately placed my radio controlled car on top and continued on my way feeling like Ebenezer Scrooge.
Why God? Why?
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