"It's always the right time to do the right thing" -MLK Jr.
About a week before Christmas I received a phone call from Joyce Oglesby. Joyce Oglesby is a minister's wife of more than 36 years, mother, grandmother, successful entrepreneur, and devoted church leader. She also is the host of Just Ask Joyce, a radio show that I listen to - and sometimes call in to - on a local station.
Anyway, about 4 or 5 months ago, I called the show to discuss my experiences with "Depression & Dependence on God"... a great conversation. When I was finished, the producer asked for my phone number and said he would call me back and give me directions to come pick up a gift for being on the show. Well, long story short, I forgot about the the entire incident... until the phone call from Joyce.
Joyce called and informed me that she had a Barbie's Thumbelina movie for me at her office that had been there for a while and she wanted to make sure that I got it. When she found out that I had a granddaughter - and with Christmas just a week away - she even mailed the movie to me instead of making me come and get it. I had forgotten about the whole thing. Joyce could have kept the movie and "recycled" it for someone else, but she did the right thing.
Many times in my life, my granddaughter will ask for something and I will tell her - "We'll do it after supper." or "We'll play after your bath." - and we do it even if she forgets about it! Why? Because I want to show her that people need to do what they say they are going to do... promises need to be keep - Even when no one expects it.
Thanks Joyce for doing the right thing!
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