You Might Not Want to....

May 6

 

Here are some things you might not want to do.

You might not want to pull out of hobby lobby behind me. Especially when I can't see oncoming traffic because of the person beside me.

You may not want to honk your horn at me. You really may not want to do it twice. You may not want to be so impatient just to go to Burger King. You may not want to drop off your adult female passenger as you drive around the other side.

You might be asking why you might not want to do these things. Well, because I might do some things in response...

I might notice that your impatient self is simply going to Burger King. I might notice that there is another entrance to Burger King. I might make that turn and park behind you. I might follow your female adult friend into Burger King. And I might say, "you know that white car you were just honking at? That was me. And just to let you know, my daughter died 2 months ago and you should be a little more patient." I might then walk to my car holding back tears and start to cry as I drive away.

Now I hope that if you do that and I respond this way, you will be ashamed of your impatient self. You might slow down and appreciation what you have. You might realize that life is hard sometimes for people and show some courtesy. Maybe you will become a more patient and empathetic person. Maybe you will remember this day for years to come. Maybe you will even teach others to not be you. Because you might have been a jerk today.

With anger,

Addison's Mommy

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Karen Chirinos Bradley: I can totally under your frustration. I remember starring off at the grocery store after my daughter died. I was standing there a while before I noticed I had zoned out. No one said anything or did anything, but I'm now more patient toward people who might be having a bad day and maybe slower to go when the light turns green.

Also, when people are speeding or may be rushed, I let them be that way. Maybe they have a loved on in the hospital and are in a hurry to get back them. More than once I have let some check out ahead of me at the store if they are in a hurry to get back to work and I have a few extra minutes. Hopefully, if I'm ever running late, someone will return the favor.

Tyler Hazelton: Your sweet Addison is watching you and all that you do, and I know that she is happy and proud of her mommy and how much love you have for her.