The Price of a Sundae

In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. “How much is an ice cream sundae?” “50 cents,” replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it. “How much is a dish of plain ice cream?” he inquired. Some people were now waiting for a table and the waitress was a bit impatient. “35 cents,” she said brusquely. The little boy again counted the coins. “I’ll have the plain ice cream,” he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and departed. When the waitress came back, she began wiping down the table and then swallowed hard at what she saw. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were 15 cents – her tip. The boy had had enough for a sundae, but he had ordered plain ice cream so he could leave her a tip.

My Reflection:

This story is a great reminder to never forget those who serve you even if they don't remember you as it may just help remind them of their own value and there is nothing more rewarding than offering a silent reminder of ones greatness. We live in a world that continually tells us to “get all we can,” every so often it’s good to be reminded to “give something away.” Think of one small gesture that you can do this week that will encourage someone to believe in themselves!

Have an awesome week!
Darren Zwiers

“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson