The Tortilla Lady

So this probably is a really strange post but I just really wanted to share my story. This morning the NICEST woman in our ward called and said she'd heard (from another nice sister) that I was in need of corn tortillas and she offered to give me some of hers that she bought in Montana (she gets them every time she goes to the states). You have no idea what a precious commodity corn tortillas are - I had to pay $2.50 for 10 really small tortillas a few months ago. Anyways, it was just SO nice of her and it made my day to know that someone was thinking of me. But of course, I told her how nice she was and that I had a few tortillas left and would be able to get some more at Christmas. Just having her think of me was enough for me.
The story continues, I went through the rest of my day and had a few things happen that made me in a sad mood. The biggest issue was that I was too afraid to buy the airline tickets I had found for Rich and I to come down for Christmas, and by the time he got home, flights had gone up so much that Rich and I may have to pay an extra $500!!!! I know! RIDICULOUS! Anyways, I was feeling really bad and sad. Then we got a phone call from the tortilla lady and her daughter (who is in my young women's class). They were at our condo and wanted to come up. Well, she brought me corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, and 2 cans of green chilies!!!! I can't tell you how happy this made me. Not only do I finally have the joy of having some GREAT mexican food ingredients, but I had an answer to my prayers. I know I have no right to be sad, but lately I have been a little discouraged because I haven't felt like I "fit in" very well here (and I know I do, I think I just have a little too much time on my hands). Of course nobody (except Rich) has known this, so when the lady brought me those tortillas, I knew it was an answer to prayers, and my heavenly father is letting me know how much he cares. This service to me has really inspired me to want to be a better person. I want to be able to answer somebody's prayer like the tortilla lady answered mine.
I am reminded of President Monson's conference talk on doing service each day. I know I don't look like the type of person who needs service (I like to think I am pretty independent), but there isn't ANYBODY in this world who doesn't need a little boost now and then. I keep thinking to myself about how much better we could make this world if we each would do something nice for another person each day - especially for people we may not think need it. Often, it is stubborn people like me who need it the most. If we were to practice doing this, I know the Lord would prompt us to people who need our service. I just love the quote President Monson used:
I have wept in the night
For the shortness of sight
That to somebody’s need made me blind;
But I never have yet
Felt a tinge of regret
For being a little too kind.

Anyways, sorry for the long post, I just really felt like I needed to share it!