Bed, Bath and WAAAAAAAAAY freaking Beyond...

[Karen]

My grandma would say "you never know when you are hosting an angel, unaware." If life is a series of tests of character, your manager passed with flying colors.

[lizbud]

My grandma would say "you never know when you are hosting an angel, unaware." If life is a series of tests of character, your manager passed with flying colors.

karen, I've heard that said also. Makes you stop & think doesn't it?

This story makes me think of something that happened last time I was
grocery shopping. The store was crowded & I was glad to get finished
and out of there. I had stowed everything in the car & started to pull
away in the car when I spotted this little old lady at the far end of the
parking lot. She took a cart, & put her purse into the seat part of the
cart & started to push it toward the store.She wasn't even 5 ft tall and
so frail looking, I pulled my car into a nearby space, parked & just watched
her.
(wondering if I should jump out & help her up to the store) I was thinking
this frail old lady would make easy pickings for any thief that happened
to come past. In the end, I did not get out to offer help, but instead
watch carefully to see she made it into the store. I kept thinking, there,
but for the grace of God, go I.

[kimlovescats]

I know that it is very difficult (especially during the busy retail season) to deal with any demanding customer. However, I have to agree that this woman obviously is lonely and hurting. Where is her family? Why does an 80 year old woman, who is in a wheelchair, have to still be driving herself? True, she may be the type who demands her freedom and "independence" and this may also be why she is abrupt with asking for any help she knows she needs. She probably doesn't really like to ask for help (denial) so when she does, it comes out harshly. I also think that she was probably embarrassed to find that she didn't have enough money in her purse. Your manager was very kind to make up the difference for her. Whether he wanted to or not, he showed her kindness and mercy which is truly what Christmas is all about!

I'm so happy that you are loving your job at BBB! ENJOY IT!!!

[Pam]

My grandma would say "you never know when you are hosting an angel, unaware." If life is a series of tests of character, your manager passed with flying colors.

Karen, have you ever read the book by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans called *Angel Unaware?* I read it as a child and will never forget it. It was written about their daughter who was born with Downs Syndrome. That is exactly what they considered her - their little angel.

I agree with Sallyanne. SAS and I are both going through sort of the same things (mild dementia) with our mothers and we recognize the signs. My mom is not ornery but until recently never realized that her abilities were not what she thought they were. It would be nice if someone could find out if she has family, since she is a regular customer. This is so sad and is the plight of many seniors. They drive and live alone, hanging onto every last piece of their independence. I see it at my office all the time. We have a large senior patient population as my boss specializes in cataract surgery. We will all be old some day. May we all age sweetly. That would be a blessings to ourselves and our families.

[carole]

I am kinda with Cassiemom on this being old or disabled doesn't mean it is ok to be darn right rude, but i do know that as you get older your tolerance levels drop, have noticed it even at my ripe ole age lol,so i guess just gritting your teeth and being nice is a good thing to do,but sometimes there are just grumpy,ungrateful people in this world,giving her the benefit of the doubt is a wise call and being nice won't hurt will it?

[Chica]

THEIR ARE PEOPLE LIKE THAT EVERYWHERE!!! IT'S TOO BAD FOR THEM THAT THEY CAN'T BE HAPPY!!!I LOVE THAT STORE!!!!MY FAMILY LOVES THAT STORE!!!! EVEN CHICA GOES IN THAT STORE WITH ME AND EVERYONE WANTS TO PET HER!!!I am sure that you are and up person, meaning cheerful all the time. That is the way I am, so don't let people be a downer to you!