So because I am not working at the moment, I have more free time and am able to go run errands during the day. Well, today I went to Walmart to pick up a few items, and I really wanted to share something I witnessed.
I was waiting in the checkout line while the man in front of me was finishing his purchase. He ran his credit card through the machine, and the cashier then asked to see his ID. The gentleman then got angry at the cashier for asking for his ID. The cashier explained to the man that it was store policy to ask for the ID when a credit card is used. The gentleman then snapped back that no one asked for his ID yesterday or the day before, or the day before that, etc. The cashier remained calmed, finished the transaction and told the man to have a nice day and the man stomped off angrily while mumbling what I am sure were not nice things.
Have people really forgotten that we are all human and that sometimes we make mistakes? Sometimes we remember to do certain things and sometimes we forget. It makes me sad when we lose sight that no one is perfect. Only God and Christ are perfect.
The world would be a much better place if we all just stepped back and remembered that we are all just trying to do the best we can and that we all make mistakes sometimes. Let us all try to be better and have patience with one another.
Also, when I witnessed this happening in the store, and was reminded that we are all human, I was also reminded of a talk from the last General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, the Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church gave the talk titled, "Come, Join with Us." I would encourage all my fellow LDS friends to refresh your memories and read that talk here. And even if you aren't LDS, you can feel free to read it as well. I love the message that is shared. Please, open your minds and your hearts to the overall message of what President Uchtdorf shared. I know it to be true.
Again, let us remember to have patience and remember that we all make mistakes and aren't perfect. Have a great day!
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Thankful for the "boring" life
I have a few friends who are constantly updating their blogs and writing interesting things that happen, and it always makes me wish I wrote more. But the problem is that:
1. I would write the same things my friends did. They write about things that are happening in the news and their views, and my view is right in line with them. If I were to write about the same thing, it would be like I was copying them and I don't want to do that.
2. I lead a boring life. Nothing exciting happens very often. (I'm talking about things other than planned vacations, etc.)
So as I was sitting here thinking about my "boring" life, it made me realize that's what I can write about. Sometimes it's super great to lead a "boring" life. And today I heard a story that made me really grateful for it.
So some of you know I started a new job a few weeks ago as a receptionist. Well, I'm still learning the different personalities of those I work with. And there is one gentleman in particular who just never seems very friendly. I went and asked a co-worker if he was always grumpy, and not expecting a long answer, she provided me with his story. The shorter version is as follows:
This man was married soon after serving an LDS mission. He and his wife had children. After they were finished having children, his wife decided all need for physical relations was over. They started sleeping in separate rooms, and about three years ago she left him. Ever since then, he has been depressed. Even though their marriage wasn't great to begin with, her leaving was really hard for him.
So today I am thankful to have a "boring" life and know that every day will be the "same old" with my husband waking up by my side. And I'm grateful for the knowledge that we're never going to leave each other. Our love is so deep and forever that I am 100 percent confident in saying that.
And just to end: I really don't think my life is boring. It's exciting to live every day with my best friend! :)
1. I would write the same things my friends did. They write about things that are happening in the news and their views, and my view is right in line with them. If I were to write about the same thing, it would be like I was copying them and I don't want to do that.
2. I lead a boring life. Nothing exciting happens very often. (I'm talking about things other than planned vacations, etc.)
So as I was sitting here thinking about my "boring" life, it made me realize that's what I can write about. Sometimes it's super great to lead a "boring" life. And today I heard a story that made me really grateful for it.
So some of you know I started a new job a few weeks ago as a receptionist. Well, I'm still learning the different personalities of those I work with. And there is one gentleman in particular who just never seems very friendly. I went and asked a co-worker if he was always grumpy, and not expecting a long answer, she provided me with his story. The shorter version is as follows:
This man was married soon after serving an LDS mission. He and his wife had children. After they were finished having children, his wife decided all need for physical relations was over. They started sleeping in separate rooms, and about three years ago she left him. Ever since then, he has been depressed. Even though their marriage wasn't great to begin with, her leaving was really hard for him. So today I am thankful to have a "boring" life and know that every day will be the "same old" with my husband waking up by my side. And I'm grateful for the knowledge that we're never going to leave each other. Our love is so deep and forever that I am 100 percent confident in saying that.
And just to end: I really don't think my life is boring. It's exciting to live every day with my best friend! :)
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