I went out to lunch today, at Red Robin.
I confess. I’m a big fan. I’m a regular. My pocketbook doesn’t like it, but my tastebuds love it.
Those of you who know me, know that not providing good service is a pet peeve of mine.
Well… today was great.
My server’s name was Emily. She came and greeted me, and asked how I was doing.
Not the typical I-am-being-polite-because-that-is-what-I’m-expected-to-do politeness.
She took the time to look me in the eyes and speak directly to me.
It’s not that any one of these things are a big deal in and of themselves, but it’s the exception, and not the rule, to get really good service today – I think.
So… it gets even better.
I asked her if she worked there long. She said since June, and that she came from Canada.
That naturally got my attention. So I asked where from, and she said Ontario. Toronto, even.
I told her about Brenda, that she lives and works in Ontario, and that we were going through the K-1 process.
She was excited, and explained to me that she’d been through it too, but elected to come into the country as a student first, as that would be much quicker for her.
I asked her what her major is, and her answer was “Education. I am going to be a teacher, God-willing.”
WOW.
That floored me even more. A Christian, and not even the least be shy to say so, in even so quiet a way.
Now the reason for her servant’s heart is clear.
I told her I attend RCC in Oregon City.
It was time to eat, and she took good care to see that I was taken care of.
I mentioned that Brenda would be in town soon, and that we should all go out to dinner while she’s here.
Thank you, Emily. I hope that we get a chance to talk again, while Brenda is in town.
I will definitely come see you again.