Good Things
Yesterday's fortune cookie said, "Following other's path is like entering a dark room without light." So true. So boys and girls, be true to yourself!
Took a few days off the other week and had a moment of very good karma. It all started when my hubby and I were at the bank parking lot after our gym workout. While he was in doing his business banking, I remained in the car fiddling with my iPod. I noticed an elderly gentleman really struggling down a step while attempting to go to his car. I went over to him and offered him my arm to assist getting him to his car. He was quite nice, we chatted a bit, he then thanked me, and that was the end, or so I thought. Shortly after getting back in my car and fiddling once again with my iPod, a flower delivery van pulled up along side our car and said to me how nice it was that I helped that gentleman, that he saw the whole thing from across the lot. I thanked him for his kind words and went about my fiddling. Later that same afternoon, Hubby and I were having a fabulous lunch on the porch of this fabulous french restaurant, when the chef came out and asked if he saw me earlier in a bank parking lot. Here he was in the drive-thru lane and witnessed the whole episode with the elderly gentleman as well. He commented that my "unique hair" gave me away (it's currently two-toned, blonde and black). Shortly after we finished our lovely lunch, the waitress brought out a creme caramel, compliments of the chef, in tribute to my "good samaritan act." I was quite touched and flattered at his gesture, while licking caramel sauce from my fingers as we quickly devoured the dessert. I learned through this that you may think your good deeds go unnoticed, when actually they are seen by those you least expect.
Had a similar incident today, not involving a good deed but having someone commend me for my actions (or lack thereof, in this case). I received some kinds words from a most unlikely source when they heard tell of restraint I showed when in an argument yesterday with one of the physicians I work with. Of all the unlikely people to commend me...it was the physician's wife! She called me today to thank me and to apologize on behalf of her husband who is on some hardcore experimental medication to treat a severe cancer he currently has. He has these uncontrollable outbursts, and he realizes his radical-ness after the fact but is too embarrassed to acknowledge it. I was quite touched by the call and explained that I was aware of his issue (the medication issue) and that is why I didn't continue on in the argument, knowing there was no speaking reasonably with him at that moment. I was greatly upset after the outburst, but got over it quick enough and had no intention of holding it against him in any way due to the circumstances. His wife's call today was very unexpected but very appreciated nonetheless.
Took a few days off the other week and had a moment of very good karma. It all started when my hubby and I were at the bank parking lot after our gym workout. While he was in doing his business banking, I remained in the car fiddling with my iPod. I noticed an elderly gentleman really struggling down a step while attempting to go to his car. I went over to him and offered him my arm to assist getting him to his car. He was quite nice, we chatted a bit, he then thanked me, and that was the end, or so I thought. Shortly after getting back in my car and fiddling once again with my iPod, a flower delivery van pulled up along side our car and said to me how nice it was that I helped that gentleman, that he saw the whole thing from across the lot. I thanked him for his kind words and went about my fiddling. Later that same afternoon, Hubby and I were having a fabulous lunch on the porch of this fabulous french restaurant, when the chef came out and asked if he saw me earlier in a bank parking lot. Here he was in the drive-thru lane and witnessed the whole episode with the elderly gentleman as well. He commented that my "unique hair" gave me away (it's currently two-toned, blonde and black). Shortly after we finished our lovely lunch, the waitress brought out a creme caramel, compliments of the chef, in tribute to my "good samaritan act." I was quite touched and flattered at his gesture, while licking caramel sauce from my fingers as we quickly devoured the dessert. I learned through this that you may think your good deeds go unnoticed, when actually they are seen by those you least expect.
Had a similar incident today, not involving a good deed but having someone commend me for my actions (or lack thereof, in this case). I received some kinds words from a most unlikely source when they heard tell of restraint I showed when in an argument yesterday with one of the physicians I work with. Of all the unlikely people to commend me...it was the physician's wife! She called me today to thank me and to apologize on behalf of her husband who is on some hardcore experimental medication to treat a severe cancer he currently has. He has these uncontrollable outbursts, and he realizes his radical-ness after the fact but is too embarrassed to acknowledge it. I was quite touched by the call and explained that I was aware of his issue (the medication issue) and that is why I didn't continue on in the argument, knowing there was no speaking reasonably with him at that moment. I was greatly upset after the outburst, but got over it quick enough and had no intention of holding it against him in any way due to the circumstances. His wife's call today was very unexpected but very appreciated nonetheless.