I went shopping the other day for two bottles of milk. Oblivious to my original plan, I visited a few other stores and picked up a few odds and ends. Then I returned home with bags of stuff which included my two bottles of milk. My shopping damage came to the tune of 135.47 Euros/$162.85.
I felt stupid for spending all that money. But I didn't spend it all on myself. I bought a few items which I planned to mail to friends in the states. But I had to share this with my friends who could verify that I hadn't completely lost my mind. So I sent out this message to them:
MY DEAR FRIENDS
I have to tell you that when I shared that information about my shopping adventure with all of you, I never thought I would get such witty, funny, heartfelt responses back so quickly. To me, it felt like each of you was waiting by your computers or laptops or cell phones just to hear from me today and that warmed my heart.
Located in different parts of the world, all of you come from different races and backgrounds and you are uniquely different in your own right. For reasons known to each of us, we have remained friends after all these years. Please know that all of you are a blessing to me!
It is such a profound comfort to me to share something as silly as this shopping mishap of mine today. I am glad that you understand me and that you found some humor and maybe even some comfort in reading about one of my misadventure.
No matter how hard our days have been or how hard may they get, remember that we're all in this together.
Just like each of you have been there for me today, I am here for you too...always! Stay safe and healthy!
Their responses were quick and even more funny than their original messages to me on this situation. I'm still getting feedback from them. Most wanted to know how much did two bottles of milk really cost over here in Germany. Others wanted to know what else did I buy. My friends are the best!