After my morning bus run I did as I always do. Upon returning home, I poured myself a fresh cup of coffee and retired to my desk to check emails and messages before getting on with the rest of me day.
Much to my surprise I was greeted by what I can only describe as a most exciting ,completely unexpected email from a dear friend.
It was actually exciting in 2 ways. First, I have not spoken to or heard from my friend in a very very (okay 1 more) very long time. I had no idea this friend was still reading my emails.
I am always tickled pink when I hear from some one and this was certainly no exception. 
It truly made my day and brought a huge smile to my face. 
As if that wasn't enough, it seems that she had read my email yesterday and as luck would have it, her community was looking for some one to be Santa at their community breakfast.
I was elated!
It happens to fall on a day when I am completely free. 
I have reached back out to her to let her know that if in fact they still need a Santa they can count me in.
1 email......2 great gifts! 
Wow!
I can't even begin to tell you how these 2 blessings changed my day around.
After a rough start to my day with heavier than normal volume on the roads,coupled with fighting off an oncoming cold, I was less than energetic this morning.
Now, I am actually giddy with happy!
I had mentioned to some of my bus riders that it might be time for me to break out my black Santa hat with Bah Humbug inscribed on it.
That ain't gonna happen!
At least not today.
How great is my life!
Amazingly it just keeps getting better and better.

"T'is the season to find out your reason!"