I got a phone call this morning from the manager of my local Specsavers asking if I could pop in some time today. I assumed it was something to do with my prescription as I do need a referral for laser treatment. Anyway, when I arrived, I was greeted by the manager and she presented me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers on behalf of M, the optometrist who’d spotted my tumour and urged me to get a referral to Ophthalmology back in 2020, and the store “because of all you’ve been through this year”. I could have wept. I was so touched.
I’m guessing it’s because I wrote thanking M for virtually saving my life (you may remember my GP diagnosed dermatitis!). I had to pay a price though - a photo with the manager and M, for Head Office. Fortunately I imagine not many people read Specsavers Monthly (or whatever it’s called!). The funny thing was, I just removed my coat and scarf but M dashed to a mirror to check his sparse hair, straighten his tie etc. Then he asked to see the photo and requested a second attempt as his phone in his pocket looked untidy!! Men!
So, no. 1 on my list of Reasons Why I Enjoy Christmas will have to be
1. The kindness of strangers.
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