the $2.15 Thanksgiving dinner page 1 by ric gustafson
Agnes Schon walked through the swinging door from the kitchen. She stopped along with the other servers. She straightened her serving apron. She felt her threadbare jeans. She could not afford a new pair. She yawned. She was tired. This was her second meal to help serve today. Even though she was tired, she smiled. Today was Thanksgiving Day. For the shelter, it was an important day.
She did not believe in God. But Agnes knew somebody was watching out for her. Somebody led her to the shelter and away from the streets.
Shelter Director Yvonne Nickles quietly walked out to the group. She nervously straightened her badge. She stopped and smiled.
" Happy Thanksgiving".
Everyone smiled.
" Here are your serving station assignments for the Thanksgiving meal?". She smiled. " Duncan will be serving turkey, Agnes will be in charge of mashed potatoes and gravy, Franklin will be in charge of cranberries, Otto will be in charge of dessert and I will serve coffee".
Duncan pointed. " Looks like people are coming".
Yvonne grinned. " Everyone to your serving station".
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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