I have decided to stop going to Starbucks when I need to get some work done. As I type this, I'm listening to a young guy serenade me with Josh Groban's 'Raise me up' with his guitar.
It's a long story. See, when I have to get out of the house, I take my mobile office elsewhere. The last couple of times I've ended up at Starbucks, for some reason, people approach me and want to talk. One day, it was a guy who wanted to talk soccer. Another time, it was a 80-something year-old lady that said I reminded her of her daughter (2 hours later I think we were best of friends).
Well, today the weather is crummy, cold and rainy. Vicki is cleaning the house, so I left to get out of her way. I'm sitting in Starbucks, typing away on my computer making some real headway, and a guy walks in with his guitar. The guy working in the comfy chair next to me seems obviously annoyed, packs up his stuff and leaves. There are probably 8-10 other people in here, but guess where the guitar-toting fellow decides to sit? Don't I LOOK busy? HELLO!!!! My inner voice told me to avoid eye-contact. It didn't help. he says, 'hey, do you like country music?' 'Sure' I said, not expecting what came next. He pulled out his guitar and began playing and singing the latest Brad Paisley song!!! Can you say BOLD? After my initial shock, I asked him if he knew any Christian music - he played Casting Crowns and y did some beautiful Vince Gill as well. Ends up, he's 20 years old and works as a waiter at Culpepper's. Yes, we're great friends now, too.
Being approachable is good news/bad news. The truth is, it gave me an opportunity to witness. I'm not sure if he's a believer or not, but I'll err on the side of no. I've invited him to our church - we'll see!
Now it's time to pick the kids up from school and I haven't accomplished much today - well, maybe I made a difference - it's worth it.
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