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Finally! I Got Passed the Baton!
How a simple calendar gift turned into a powerful memory
Last week, for my mother-in-law’s anniversary, I got her a bouquet from a local florist. Instead of simply handing it to her, I thought she’d enjoy visiting the shop in person. So, we drove to meet Akanksha, the cheerful florist, who helped her pick out the bouquet.
The florist’s shop happens to be on my daily running route. The day after our visit, I passed by as usual. Now a familiar face, Akanksha greeted me with a bright “Good morning!” I managed a breathless reply, “You, too!”
The next day, determined not to be out of breath, I paced myself and called out first: “Good morning, Akanksha!” She smiled and responded in kind.
Then something unexpected happened. Her husband ran after me, carrying what looked like a white baton. Perplexed, I stopped to receive it — and realized it was a rolled-up calendar.