You Never Know

It has been 1 week since we said, "I'll see you when I see you" to our precious son.  It has been a crazy, hectic, numb, busy, sad, family and friend filled week.  I was so happy to have our family around us as we begin this process.

Today as I was making some phone calls and running an errand I thought about part of a conversation I had a few nights ago, you never know what the other person is going through. As I was calling a company the lady on the other end was not very pleasant.  I wanted to tell her what was going on and ask for a break, but  I didn't.  Instead I thought, "man, if she only knew."

I wonder how many times I have been short with someone or upset because someone was speeding, when they were going through their own personal crisis.  As I was speeding down 35 to follow the ambulance that was carrying Caleb and Jason I cut into the HOV lane when I was the only one in the car.  I always hated it when people cut into the HOV, but all of a sudden I could see why someone might need to break some rules.  (not that I think everyone that cuts into the HOV has a good reason mind you) but I am trying to look at things in a different light.  I know what I'm going through and I know I'm not the only one.  Who knows what kind of stress and life changes other people are dealing with.  I want to give people the benefit of the doubt, I want to give people grace, I want to treat people like I want to be treated.

You just never know.....