As I got closer I noticed one was not a cart at all but one of those motorized scooters with a little cart attached for the disabled or elderly.
A gentleman in his 90's wearing a Veterans cap & jacket was in the drivers seat, and as I approached he looked right at me with the biggest smile and said "Don't worry I would never drive over a beautiful girl such as yourself." He continued with the compliments and then put out his hand to shake mine.
My 'outta my way' attitude vanished immediately and my heart melted at how sweet this man was. He has lived through a war (maybe a few) and was riding a scooter that went slower than a crawling baby yet he seemed to be nothing but happy.
I have a lot of stresses going on right now with our job situation, health care etc., but my spirit's were definitely brightened and my attitude changed. He's a survivor & I will be too. Everything is going to work itself out.
I am sure all that flattery didn't hurt either.
Marie, isn't it wonderful when you see the old veterans? It puts my husband Ralph to tears. He served in Vietnam with 23rd Military police unit. We're going to his reunion, leaving next Saturday. Then it's off to our home in New Mexico where I wish I could stay forever, but not just yet.
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ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! It's great to appreciate the simple things in life and sometimes we just need a reminder to be happy with the life we have! :)
Marie.... my friend!! How are you? I totally came across this blog looking for a recipe of none other than white chocolate carmel corn! Crazy!! I didn't know you were a blogger! This will be a fun way to keep in touch with each other. (Especially since I don't facebook. {Do you?}) Hope to hear from ya every now and again!!
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so I so hear you...earlier this week a car kept driving erratically and I almost hit the lady no less than 3 times.
ReplyDeleteas it turned out she happened to pull onto my street and in front of my house. I was so ticked I didn't even park on the garage, I just got out.
she was making a u turn and saw me walking towards her and she yells...you are probably so mad at me....and I had to admit I was...than she admitted how lost she was and I just melted and started helping her figure out where she needed to go.
she really should have stopped for directions but my interactions with her were more helpful than wanting to chew her out for being reckless.
I also get how hard times can make you nuts!
trying times always produces a better ME.
xoxoxo
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What a sweet man! Isn't it funny how we can be annoyed at something then our sensible rational side kicks in and we are humbled? I have moments like this that remind me to be more patient. :)
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