A Penny And The Girl Scout
Story:
"Lincoln symbolizes the ideal we have towards our country as Girl Scouts.
The inscription, 'In God We Trust' reminds us of a Supreme Being.
The Lincoln Memorial symbolizes what we are working towards as Girl
Scouts... building strong citizens, thus forming a strong structure.
The three steps represent the three parts of the Girl Scout promise.
The ten columns remind us of the Girl Scout Law. The Promise and the Law
support Girl Scouting.
The open door symbolizes our open hearts to all.
The Latin 'E. Plurbis Unim' reminds us that while there are many of us here,
we are all united in Girl Scouting.
This penny symbolizes the many rewards we receive during our lifetime.
Rewards not in money or gifts, but in a smile of a friend, a handshake of a
new friend and the knowledge and pride gained in doing the best you can in
reaching your life's goal. Keep this penny...every once in a while look at
it and remember what it means.". |
I found a penny today
Just laying on the ground,
But it's not just a penny
This little coin I've found
Found pennies come from heaven
That's why my Grandpa told me,
He said Angels toss them down
Oh, how I loved that story.
He said when an Angel misses you
They toss a penny down,
Sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of your frown
So don't pass by that penny
When you're feeling blue,
It may be a penny from heaven
That an Angel's tossed to you.
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Pennies
You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck,
gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the
story. Gives you something to think about.
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the
weekend at the husband's employer's home.
My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy,
with a fine home on the water-way, and cars costing more than her house.
The first day and
evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how
the very wealthy live. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and
took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the
opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so was enjoying
herself immensely.
As the three of them
were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking
slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband. He stopped suddenly, looking
down on the pavement for a long, silent moment. Arlene wondered if she was
supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened
penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts. Still silent, the man
reached down and picked up the penny. He held it up and smiled, then put
it in his pocket as if he had found a
great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny?
Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?
Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it
no longer. She causally mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection,
and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.
A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny
and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was
the point of this?
"Look at it." He said. "Read what it says." She read the words "United States of
America."
"No, not that; read further."
"One cent?" "No, keep reading."
"In God we Trust?" "Yes!" "And?"
"And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever find a
coin I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin,
but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling
me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to
see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to
God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it
were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for
me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!
When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and
picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mind
about things I can not change. I read the words, "In God We Trust," and had to
laugh. Yes, God, I get the message.
It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last
few months, but then, pennies are plentiful!
And, God is patient...
Have a blessed day!!
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