Pulling up to the post office
To mail a Christmas box
Walking in, to my dismay
The line was to the door
But I stepped up and all was still
Till in through the door, A large box in hand
Came a cursing and swearing fireball of ire
Disgusted with Shopping, and Christmas, and lines
I looked at her and showed my distain
Along with others there in that line
But soon, I thought better of who I wanted to be
I turned and smiled as she proclaimed to be Scrooge
We spoke for the entirety of our time in the line
I learned she was tough, a woman alone
Her house located in a rough part of town
Was finally almost paid off
So I stepped up, as it was my turn
To send my box of love on its way
But as I left, I touched her shoulder
As she thanked me for my time taken for “such a grinch”
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(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)
your good heart reached out to another, and in turn your uplighting story brings joy to ours :) pax A
good moment you experienced ...
Love Grinch
I love the spirit in this!
R~
What a loving and kind reaction. For years I worked in retail and this time of year is so stressful to so many people. It's not always easy to smile and be understanding. I went to walmart the other day and had to return several items. At the door this elderly door greeter had to scan every single item then print off a ticket so that things would go smoother at customer service. One lady two people behind me seemed closed to having a stroke as she waited to bring one item back. I helped the elderly door greeter as best as I could, offering to place the stickers on the items and rebag them as she scanned the next. It didn't help matters any that she was having difficulty getting her machine to work well and the growing customer line was making her nerous. I almost offered to let the other lady go ahead of me but there was another lady waiting after me. So I smiled, appolgized to her and helped speed up my transaction as much as I could. Then when I got to customer service, where of course no one was waiting and the process was indeed going very quickly I discovered that the door greeter didn't have to tare off each ticket and stick them on each item. Boy was she ever greatful when I whispered this bit of infomation in her ear as I passed by her on my way out the door. I wish more people would understand that it's just a busy time of year and all the huffin and puffin in the world will not make the clock tic any slower or the line to move any faster.
Merry Christmas,
Marilyn
Love Tinka
Christine
Stress and Pressure can do funny things to people whom otherwise would seem very calm and mellow. I admire you for taking the time to talk to her and try to bring a little peace into her life. Special people like you make stressful times seem so much less so. Happy Holidays My Friend and May God Bless You and Yours Always, Paul.
Like your small act of kindness to suppress anger and do or say somthng nice that changes another's attitude leaves you with a glow that will follow you around for a long time. Good lesson here Karen.
Hugs and Merry Christmas,
Santa Fee
Sandie May :o)