Comments on: Grace on Aisle 5

By: Tammy and Parker

Tammy and Parker — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:06:53 +0000

I loved this post. I hope to remember to show this kind of grace in situations such as yours and many others that may come my way.

Parker has Ds. His stroller is the size of a Mack Truck. A couple of times we have been in an elevator and well, between me, The Hero, and the truck, it was full. No more room.

I’ve had parents make a few not too nice comments. Like it’s MY fault the size they make elevators these days?

Other times I’ve had parents tell me not to worry, that a kid as beautiful as mine (trach and all!) could have this ride…they would wait for the next one.

Such a simple thing, yet it makes your heart soar, no?

Tammy and Parker
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By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:30:55 +0000

I’m leaving this comment on all the blogs I linked to and which haven’t yet cited it: SmockityFrocks issued a sincere apology today.

http://www.smockityfrocks.com/2010/03/an-apology.html

By: JennieB

JennieB — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:52:06 +0000

If only all people could be this kind to each other all the time. I’m glad she showed up for you right when you needed it.

By: Pia

Pia — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:02:17 +0000

I have my own J-man (really, that is what we call him too)

These are blessings we never see coming. We had one of those ladies at a restraunt the other day and at the time I didn’t have the chance to really thank her. Or even process her. But she saved my life that day.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:04:13 +0000

I’ve been on both ends of moments like that. It’s such a relief when someone gives us that sort of gift, and when I have the chance to give that relief to someone else, I try to do so.

Thank you for blogging this.

By: Bee

Bee — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:38:45 +0000

I’ve had many Smockity moments when out with my son, but also had moments like the one you posted about, where someone says a kind word or even just gives a smile. It’s amazing what a difference a little kindness can make.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:02:34 +0000

A Smockity anti-dote indeed! I’ve had my own shopping angel encounter: http://goodjobmama.blogspot.com/2007/11/meltdown-to-end-all-meltdowns.html

By: jennyalice

jennyalice — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:36:32 +0000

Thank you for sharing this story. It surprises me how easily we can be cared for with just a few kind words.

best to you-
jennyalice

By: storkdok

storkdok — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:27:18 +0000

That is a wonderful story! What a wonderful lady! The anti-dote to the Smockity Frocks of the world!

By: Michelle (The BearTwinsMom)

Michelle (The BearTwinsMom) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:25:51 +0000

Wow. If only more people could exhibit that kind of grace all the time to our kids…

Thanks for posting this. It gives me more hope in people.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:00:47 +0000

Thank you (and the otherwordly woman) for the first happy cry that has come out of this parade.

By: Stimey

Stimey — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:47:42 +0000

This is beautiful. Thank you for posting this. Some days things like this are EXACTLY what I want, no, need to hear. Thank goodness for that wonderful woman.

By: Joeymom

Joeymom — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:59:35 +0000

How wonderful. Thank you for sharing that grace with us.

By: Blake

Blake — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:12:13 +0000

This is wonderful. These are the moments that take what could be a potential meltdown situation for everyone involved and make it a moment to be treasured.