People Who Come Into Your Life

It's been awhile, again.  I've been thinking about things I haven't thought about for some time.  One of those things is how interesting it is how people come quietly into your life and make a lasting impression.  Most of the people I know or have known don't particularly appreciate the monthly visits from the folks representing the Jehovahs Witness.  But a couple of years ago a lady showed up at Gloria's door and talked to her about the Jehovahs Witness beliefs.  Of course, Gloria didn't know how to just "get rid" of her and probably didn't really try.  So when I came home (from where ever I was at the time) Gloria told me all about this woman.  A short black lady all dressed up (even a hat) and another well dressed person bringing all of this information about the Bible, etc.......  Her name is Betty and she is very sweet.  I ask Gloria if she had told her (Betty) that she wasn't interested and she said she had mentioned it.  Anyway, to make a long story short, since I answered the door one day, she and her husband (Sylvester) have been showing up once a month.  I could just turn her away because she's the kind of person that you just want to hug.  She has this wonderful attitude about her religion and people in general and I expect she smiles no matter what.  Betty and Sylvester showed up the week after Gloria died and Barry was outside and told them what happened.  Betty must have caught him at the door.  I went out to find him and was surprised by them, especially because  Barry doesn't usually like to talk to "those" people.  Betty was upset and I immediately got a big hug.  That's when I got to meet Sylvester (he usually doesn't get out of the car).  They went out to see Gloria when she was in the rehab residence and spent an hour or so with her and couldn't believe that she was gone.  Anyway, I was really surprised when Betty showed 2 evenings later with beautiful tulips in a glass container.  I've told her since (the last time she stopped by) that I'm going to plant the bulbs at the grave site she seemed to think that was a wonderful idea.  I like Betty a lot and I will see her once a month because she said she would continue to visit and read me the current bible verse of the month.  Comfort from a strange.  What a novel idea.
So this is the story of a stranger quietly stepping into your life and leaving a nice mark on your heart.  Thank you Betty.