Ruth Arsenault: We need to slow down and show more appreciation

To The Daily Sun,

Three weeks ago we met friends at The Lions Den for lunch. Our friendship started many years ago when we all had season passes on the Mt. Washington boat. A couple in their late 80s were seated near the window, a place where they sit quite often. The lady had rows of beads laid out at her table. My friend and I walked over to see her display. She was giving them away to anyone who might need one. Attach it to their mask so they wouldn't lose it while dining or traveling. She offered me two, one for my husband and one for myself for our trip to Arizona. She wouldn't take any money. It was her way of giving back during hard times. She had given away over 800. During our two-week trip I was very appreciative of always knowing my mask was attached to a string of very pretty beads.

Last week I wrote her a note with hope that I would meet her again at The Lions Den for lunch. I gave her my note and as she read it her face just glowed! As I was walking away I asked her how many thank you cards she had received? She put up one finger and pointed to me. Wow! People need to slow down and show more appreciation for others by sending notes.

Ruth Arsenault

Alton Bay