A forgotten bottle of water. A blessing in disguise

On Monday, my parents went to play cards at the local community center. A short while after they left, I got out of bed and went to the kitchen. I saw on the counter a bottle of water. I wondered if my dad had forgotten to take the bottle of water with him. I touched the bottle. Yes, it was cold. He most likely forgot his water. I thought about just going over to the community center and bringing him the water, but I decided I would call him first.

When my dad answered the phone, I asked him if he forgot his water. He said he did. I told him I would bring it to him. My dad protested and said it was not a big deal. He did not need the water. I insisted I would bring him the water. He then suddenly said, “If you are coming over, bring another bottle of water. Someone here needs a bottle of water.” I happily grabbed two cold bottles of water and went to the community center.

When I arrived at the community center, my dad took the two bottles of water. He immediately went over to a table to give someone the water. I did not see who he gave the water to as I had turned to exit the building.

When my parents got home, my dad thanked me for bringing over the water. My mom informed me the person who forgot her water was incredibly thankful for the water. Apparently the woman had a bottle of water. She placed it in her car. Her friend then said she would drive them to play cards. The woman forgot to grab the bottle of water out of her car before getting into the friend’s car. The woman was extremely thirsty and was really bummed she forgot her water.

I smiled hearing this story. I was rejoicing my dad forgot his water.

Sometimes we may wonder why we forgot an item and perhaps we even might become angry, but as seen in this story, God works all things for good. My dad forgetting his water allowed me to not only honor my father but also show love to my neighbor by bringing her a bottle of water. I am so happy through a forgotten bottle of water I was able to show kindness to those around me.