Sometimes "the way it used to be" isn't so bad ...

I wonder what ever happened to "the customer is always right?" When I was a teen and in my early twenties working retail, we were always taught the importance of kindness and helping others. I learned both at home and at work the importance of reaching out to help when I saw a need.

That doesn't seem to be much of an emphasis anymore.

I realize to some I am considered older than dirt. I, however, consider 52 a spring chicken with living to do. Not convinced it is an age thing anyway -- don't we teach our children the importance of kindness to others, being respectful, opening the door for someone in need?

Silly me! I am expecting too much, I get it -- but I don't.

Get it, that is.

Had a post-surgical follow-up with my surgeon yesterday. My health requires me to be in a wheelchair to get out and about. So off we go -- my sister-in-law and me. We arrive at the surgeons office and are surprised to discover no "Handicap" entrance at the door. You know -- it's the funky little button you push that opens the door for you. No matter -- I figure one of the women sitting at the "Welcome Desk" will jump up and come hold the door so Susan can wheel me in. Nope. So here we go, looking like a Laurel and Hardy routine trying to get the door open, hold it open and wheel me through the door while people looked on... not just the women at the desk, but people sitting in the waiting rooms.

After getting in the car we both looked at each other in astonishment.

Most of the trip home was spent discussing what happened -- or did not happen -- and how it made us feel.

So I go in to this day prayerfully seeking to be alert and have an open heart because I never know when I might see someone in need. And when I do -- let me not wait to be asked or sit about engrossed in my own little world. Let me immediately respond with kindness.

That is my prayer.

I hope it will be yours as well.

Enjoying the Journey,
Debra

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