Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Sun, 13 Jun 1999 11:40:39 -0400
"Just Because"
Copyright@1999 Cinda Weiss
<Farm1ady@aol.com>
Reprinted with expressed permission.
Several years ago I was in the hospital for over a
month. While I was in the hospital my job was
covered by coworkers. I received flowers, cards
and visits from coworkers. I received a warm
welcome when I returned and help from
coworkers until I was re-acclimated. I decided I
had to show my appreciation.
One day during lunch I visited my favorite florist.
She had a beautiful flower arrangement in the
cooler. I bought it and had it delivered to a
coworker who had been extra caring. I signed
the card "Just Because." No name. I swore
the florist to secrecy.
After lunch the arrangement was delivered, and
you should have seen the glow on my coworker's
face. What a buzz went on that afternoon.
Everyone was speculating about a secret
admirer, and I went along with the excitement.
Other coworkers had been very gracious also,
so the next day during lunch I picked another
floral arrangement and had it delivered --
"Just Because."
The third day another "Just Because" was delivered.
What a stir was created. Calls were made to the
florist inquiring who this mysterious admirer was.
She revealed nothing. What a sweetheart she was.
What a wonderful atmosphere in the office. The
whole department was teaming to solve the
mystery. Warmth and love filled the air. The
person receiving the flowers was the special
person for that day with all the attention and
admiration. With the warmth, love and
excitement in the department, I couldn't stop
now.
The guys were saying "Men don't like flowers --
glad I didn't get any."The next day, one of the
guys received a "Just Because" arrangement.
You should have seen the buttons almost burst
from his shirt. He was so proud to be part of
the happening, and loved his flowers.
The florist was now catching the excitement.
Each day she waited for me to pick that special
arrangement for the next "Just Because" delivery.
The delivery girl was waiting to make her next
delivery. After lunch my coworkers were
waiting for the phone call to see who would
get a "Just Because" arrangement. Each
arrangement was hand selected. I would see
an arrangement and it would speak someone's
name. What coincidences, one person's "Just
Because" arrangement matched the colors in
her kitchen, one was made with a coworker's
favorite flower, and another was arranged in a
black truck which said "TOY" and matched
the coworker's own Toyota truck which was his
toy. None of this was done with prior knowledge,
it just happened. Was there divine intervention,
or what?
Meanwhile the gaiety, wonder, love and warmth
is spreading to other departments. The joy in
my heart was overflowing. People were happy,
loved, working to their capacity and enjoying the
whole "Just Because" happening. The whole
event went on for over three weeks.
The final "Just Because" arrangements would
be delivered after a department staff meeting.
I wrote and distributed a special thank you to
the whole department and revealed the identity
of the secret "Just Because" admirer.
The excitement, love and warmth continued in
our department for quite some time. The
fulfillment I received will never be equaled.
The glow on the faces of the special "Just
Because" person each day will never be
forgotten.
You don't have to be that extravagant to see
and feel this kind of fulfillment. With a simple
smile, a good morning, a good job done, a
hug, or even just a thank you, you can
accomplish the same feeling in others.
They are special for the moment... JUST BECAUSE.
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