I went grocery shopping, yesterday. If you know me, you know I hate shopping and especially with the kiddos. I wasn't in a bad mood yesterday at all, I was just ready to get in and out of the store.
I ended up running into a couple people I knew, so I talked while I was there. I entered the kiddos to win The Biggest Stocking in the World. The boys were fascinated with what was in it. Being a faithful customer of about 13 years, I just smiled when the manager went over and goofed with the boys for a second. I explained to the boys that I had already entered them in but the manager said that I can sign up everytime I shop.
Finally I went and paid my monthly storage rental fee and headed out the door. By this time, I was definitely ready to go. Smiling and freezing, I made my way to the car.
A little about me: I am the type who thinks she can do it all by herself. I don't know how to react when someone offers to help me. When they do it's usually "Nah, I will get it". I am finally learning to allow others to help me.
This man was sitting in his truck and offered to put my buggy back. I was shocked at first. It's not everyday that someone would ask. Being the independant person I was, I made a huge deal about it.
"So you need the buggy?", I asked as if that is why he gestured to return it for me.
"No, I just thought I would put it back so you won't have to walk that far away".
At first, I was hesitant, but then I replied with a smile "Sure, thanks".
Sometimes we have to allow others to do for us. Allowing him to return the buggy for me not only made him feel good, it taught me that people want to help and love others the way I do, so I need to let them. This is a valuable lesson in life and the Lord has been teaching me this for awhile. In fact here is an article that I wrote about it last year. - I Admit it, I am Selfish
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment