Before she rushed off, she gave me a poster that featured her daughter, who just happened to be a goalie for the famous Canadian Women's Soccer team. That's right...the team that did us all proud by defeating France for a bronze medal. Her daughter is Karina LeBlanc...who was at a meet-and-greet that afternoon with the Vancouver Whitecaps. Mom needed to get there! And that was my close encounter with a Canadian Bronze medal at Costco. Be sure to chat with those around you. You never know who you might meet!
How interesting! She was very sweet to pass off a poster. Bet the grands will think it is very impressive, too!
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the joys of a country with a small population - you're bound to have a brush with greatness at some point, somewhere!......why, I've met some Mennonite Girls who can cook!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to let her go ahead of you. What an exciting moment, you were 'near' the medal!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the stories we have to tell - I love hearing strangers stories and talking to friendly people in grocery lines. I haven't been reading many blogs lately but just looked back at yours and enjoyed them all.
ReplyDeleteWow pretty cool experience! True we just never know...
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Hugs!
That's fun Judy. It's good to be conscious of the people around us, even in line ups!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that cool She was a proud mom...as she should be! She met a nice lady in the line up....YOU!:)
ReplyDeleteGreat reminder! Sometimes we are just too consumed with the urgent and forget to take time for others. What an opportunity for you.
ReplyDeleteSo cool!!! I agree with Pondside - I too have met two famous MGCC peeps and have talked to one on the phone AND my very first comment on by blog came from one -my claim to fame!!! I had to smile at your comment about being preoccupied in the line up with what have you forgotten - oh boy - that's me to a tee!
ReplyDeleteIt's always amazing who you could meet in that line up...she's got the bronze and I'm proudly wearing a 2012 London Olympic shirt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great identity.
That was an unexpected blessing...for both of you! :-) I did cheer for your Canadian athletes...when they weren't playing US!! ha!ha!
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty cool! You never know whom you will meet if you take the time to notice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice encounter with a proud and happy mother!
ReplyDeleteHebrews 13:2 "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby many have entertained angels unawares;"