My Chance to Tip Big
Last night was 1/2 price family platter night at Carino’s. On top of that Beth Ann had an email coupon for a free birthday dessert (big enough for the four of us). We has plenty to eat and it was nice we has a sit down restaurant meal for less that McDonald’s.
Our meal was accompanied by rather enthusiastic and thorough service. When the bill came, sure enough the meal was half the price. When I finished signing the receipt the tip was for twice what it should have been.
I’m not trying to brag about what a big tipper I am. I try to live as a grateful person. My life is full even if my pockets are not. I see some coupons as chances to show my gratefulness in a concrete way to someone who has worked to provide me with a service (even if the service is not spectacular, I’m still a grateful person).
I am grateful because I recognize my shortcomings and God’s grace that fills in the gaps. I see it in the way things work out at work and most importantly in the way my wife and children love me despite my unlovable attributes.
I live a grateful and thankful life.
