It's that time of year, the time of year when Lay-a-ways are due out of Meijer for the Christmas Season. I had a small one this year, I got some good deals, put them in lay-a-way for safe keeping. I ran over to Meijer's to pick them up. Hand the lady my receipt and I should be on my way, except she handed me some toy that I didn't buy, so something told me to open the box BEFORE I leave the counter (at this point there was a huge line behind me). Not my stuff, and the stuff in the box wasn't the great. Sooo... as you can imagine everyone is getting a little impatient, I'm a little concerned because two of the gifts were for my g-friend's sons. Things they specifically asked for.
The customer service people are concerned because I could freak out, the people in line are upset, one lady is voicing her concern, I politely said "everyone makes a mistake". Really, if that's the worst thing that happens to me this Christmas, I'll just go on my merry way...
So I suggested that I just go out on the floor and get my stuff, they put it in a box, case closed.
So that is what I did. Let me tell you something though, something I am not so proud of, there is a time when I would have freaked out, threw a fit. But really, what does that solve?! I left the store with the my temper in tact and no one else was hurt either.
When I put my layaway in the woman had a sore back, I told her I would pray for her, she needed surgery. So had I been a snit, I would have undid whatever things she thought of me (hopefully they were nice things). I also remember the day that she originally helped me, she went WAY out of her way to help me. WAY! She was pleasent and kind, even though I could tell by her breathing she was in a lot of pain.
Everyone makes a mistake, I told her boss that I did not want anything to be said to her, no write ups, everyone makes a mistake. Some much bigger than others (I'll be in that "much bigger than others" category).
There are a lot worse things that can happen to you this holiday season. Lose your job, lose a family member, not know Jesus, family who doesn't know Jesus. And many people can't afford to buy much for their family this holiday season.
All's well that ends well. I think Sara invented that saying after she ate a plate of mistletoe.
Please remember this holiday season while we're stressing out or a little short tempered, there's probably worse things that could happen, and by God's grace and love, we'll get through it.
The customer service people are concerned because I could freak out, the people in line are upset, one lady is voicing her concern, I politely said "everyone makes a mistake". Really, if that's the worst thing that happens to me this Christmas, I'll just go on my merry way...
So I suggested that I just go out on the floor and get my stuff, they put it in a box, case closed.
So that is what I did. Let me tell you something though, something I am not so proud of, there is a time when I would have freaked out, threw a fit. But really, what does that solve?! I left the store with the my temper in tact and no one else was hurt either.
When I put my layaway in the woman had a sore back, I told her I would pray for her, she needed surgery. So had I been a snit, I would have undid whatever things she thought of me (hopefully they were nice things). I also remember the day that she originally helped me, she went WAY out of her way to help me. WAY! She was pleasent and kind, even though I could tell by her breathing she was in a lot of pain.
Everyone makes a mistake, I told her boss that I did not want anything to be said to her, no write ups, everyone makes a mistake. Some much bigger than others (I'll be in that "much bigger than others" category).
There are a lot worse things that can happen to you this holiday season. Lose your job, lose a family member, not know Jesus, family who doesn't know Jesus. And many people can't afford to buy much for their family this holiday season.
All's well that ends well. I think Sara invented that saying after she ate a plate of mistletoe.
Please remember this holiday season while we're stressing out or a little short tempered, there's probably worse things that could happen, and by God's grace and love, we'll get through it.
Leviticus 19:18 " 'Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
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