I Married a Leprechaun

Something strange and wonderful happened to me today.

Ava and I were strolling down the aisle at the grocery store.  A woman walked by us and Ava said "Hi" to her and reached for the can of pineapple the woman was holding.  The woman handed it to Ava.  We chit-chatted for a minute and I handed the can back to the woman.  She said, "No, I'm giving it to your daughter."  I explained that we didn't need the pineapple and I didn't want to take her groceries.  The woman said, "In my culture when a child asks you for something and you give it to them it will bring you good luck.  Good luck to me and good luck to her."  I didn't say anything.  I was stunned.  (I don't like talking to random people.  Actually, I hold my breath when I pass by someone because I don't like to smell other people's scents). 

Back to the story:  I finally managed to blurt out thank you and the woman went on her way.  I planned to ditch the pineapple the first chance I got.  I don't really like pineapple and we didn't need it.  Ava and I went up and down a few more aisles and the woman approached us again.  She handed me a handful of change and said, "I haven't paid for the pineapple yet.  Here you go."  Again, I was stunned.  I graciously refused the money but left her smiling this time.  This stranger was willing to give my daughter her grocery item, wish us good luck, and offered us her money.  It was such a kind gesture.  I've been smiling all day just thinking about it.