Nice thread, Jerry. In fact, I saw the title and thought, Oh, good! this looks like it might be a Jerry Rasmussen thread!

This thread reminds me of a conversation I had recently with a seven year old. She was all dressed up for something special and I told her that she was beautiful. I also told her that she was wise because she knew a secret that some adults haven't figured out yet, ie, that it's okay to be beautiful on the outside but far more important to be beautiful on the inside. She nodded her comprehension and vowed with her wise old soul eyes to remember.

Some people just shine, like the lady you mentioned Jerry, in the checkout counter. You feel grateful and happy just to be in their presence. I think everyone's got it, though. It's just that some folks have forgotten who they are so they need good folks to recognize it in them and remind them.

KT