The Ringing of the Bell

I'm  not really sure why it made me so emotional today.

But, when a man came in just as we were about to leave, and he started to ring the bill indicating he had a job, I was so emotional - not outwardly, thank heaven, but inside.

Maybe it was because I had spent most of the day contacting people about jobs, only to hear these words...

"No, I haven't found any work yet."

"I'm getting desperate."

The headline in the local paper told of how joblessness is declining...more people are finding work.

But, I can't quite believe it; not with what we see each day.

And, so when he rang the bell, I was so happy for him....someone HAD indeed, found a job!