You never know where or when blessings are going to show up. After I lost my locs and was newly bald, I went to a department store. I definitely was still getting used to having no hair. People may not have noticed, but I felt like everyone was looking at me wondering why I had no hair. They could be thinking, “Is this a fashion statement, or is she taking a drug that removes her hair?” I still was so insecure in this new experience of being out in public alone, that I felt self-conscious. I was not my usual happy self. I felt sorta down.

I ended up at a local mall. I wanted to purchase something – anything (retail therapy-yea!). The sales clerk looked at me and asked, “How are you doing, today?” I said okay and told her about the Chemo. Well, she gave me a 15% discount! I was so happy! Happy like when you go to “Look good, Feel better” for Cancer survivors in treatment and you get tons of makeup and tips on scarves and head wear, or after going to a “Strides to Strength” workout or yoga session that relaxes you, or getting a “clean” report on your mammogram.

We have to take our blessings in whatever form they come. What counts? What a great day it was! Yes, it was a little thing, but sometimes that’s all that counts. “What have you done for someone lately?” Hint – a smile could go a long way.