Have you ever had one of those everyday average days that begin with the same routines and the same plans; just to have an average plan in an average thing turn into a spectacular eye opening event? You know one of those events that light a fire in soul that screams at the very core of who you are..."THIS IS WHAT YOU WERE MADE TO DO!"
Yeah, i had one of those things today at an avearage grocery store, in an average checkout line, with a not so average elderly lady who was just looking for a little bit of love, encouragement and hope.
I went to the grocery store on DickieLand St close to my apartment afterwork to pick up some 'average' mac and cheese and while i was waiting in line a not so 'average' elderly lady driving one of those 'average' mini-carts crashed into the little snack shelf next to the check out line. I won't lie it was humerous and the not so 'average' lady even chuckled a bit herself but then I looked closely at her and i noticed that her hands were not permiting her to control this 'average' vehicle and she was stuck.
So, i offered her my services, a little nervous at first as to what this 'stranger' would think of me a 'youngster' trying to help her. I guess i thought she would think i was going to rob her but i refused to let my nerves not help this woman who looked so 'desperate' for some help but didn't know how to ask. So, i held the snack rack while she backed up and she was still having trouble and so i eventually was able to lift her and this cart enough to get her back on the right track.
While doing so this not so 'average' lady looks at me and says with a few tears in her eyes..."I won't come in this store anymore" because she was so ambarrased as to the seen that took place....I found myself doing something that i rarely do even with the people that i am closest to, I looked her straight in the eye and said to her "you're okay, you really are...it's okay"
The not so average lady said a quiet "thank you" and i turned to pay for my groceries. I left the store that day...feeling overwhelmed with compassion and love.
I realized in those few moments in that store what i would really like to do for an occupation in my life...but being a care giver doesn't pay the kind of bills that i have. So until i either work up some courage to trust God a little bit more with my finances, or i hit the jack pot, or get married, or whatever...i'll continue to look for little ways to serve others like in the grocerie store.
2 comments:
This is one of the most beautiful parts of you, M'lady :). It always will be.
How sweet. I'm sure you helped her embarrassing moment be not so embarrassing. Although I had to chuckle to myself. The last line of this post is humorous to me. You group trusting God, jack pot, and marriage all together. Like marriage will help with the financial situation. Hate to burst the bubble, but it only compounds the burdens. :( However, it does help to have someone share the load! ;)
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