Having had a lovely birthday afternoon with great granddaughter Sophie, age 6 two weeks ago,
en route home I was drawn to the Sunday Roast noticeboards outside some inviting roadside
inns. The thought came to me that a savoury roast dinner was just what I needed after an
afternoon indulging in sugary treats. So I duly chose an inn, went inside to find a table for one,
then cash in hand I went to the bar to request a roast beef dinner. "Sorry" said the barman, "roast
dinners are sold out". Overcoming my disappointment I returned to my table to restudy the menu.
A gentleman who had observed the above, came to me and asked in a friendly manner "Do you
know what you are having yet?". "Yes, I have decided on a four ounce steak with chips which will
be just fine for me". So I returned to the bar holding out a ten pound note. The barman declined it.
"That gentleman who was here has just paid for your meal" said the busy barman. I felt very
touched by this kindness, but also rather embarrassed at not even being able to thank the kind
stranger.
.So I went out to my car and located a copy of a Nanna Strawberry book. I inscribed the message
'Thank you for my treat. Please accept this little book as a gift from me' 'Nanna Strawberry'
I went in search of the gentleman and his family. He was not at their table but the book was
received on his behalf. My very tasty steak was delivered, and I tucked into it with enjoyment.
Then my kind unknown friend returned to my table to tell me the dinner was a token of his warm
appreciation for all that I did for the schoolchildren of Knowsley ! He described himself as an
Ambassador for Knowsley and told me "We know about your visits and how the children have
really enjoyed them" and various other complimentary remarks, which I found very uplifting and encouraging. So it once again proves that none of us know what the stranger amongst us may
have experienced about us, or who is aware of our own individual input into society.
I responded by truthfully affirming that I thoroughly enjoyed my unforseen involvement with
schools,their teachers and hundreds of delightful memorable children who never failed to impress
me by their interest and questions about my Nanna Strawberry stories.
Thank you Sophie for inspiring me to write the first, succeeded to date by ten more, with the final
one alsmost ready for print, and I again wish you "Happy 6th birthday" and exciting year with lots
of new experiences as a six year old !
Who knows what you will have achieved by the time you are 80+ !!
None of us do !! Life is an ever opening new adventure.
Thank you again, Mr Ambassador for Knowsley, and every good wish to one and all for the future
from
Audrey Wilson
Author Nanna Strawberry Stories 2015 to date.
