On such a beautiful day I thought I
would take a simple walk in the park. Anticipating clearing my mind I briskly
laced up my sneakers.
Coming up to the children’s swings
after having walked halfway around, there was a pretty young woman pushing her
baby on a swing. My first thought was, what is wrong with this picture? My kids
are grown and I have a grandson I would love to be pushing in that swing. What
is wrong with that woman?
Continuing my walk I suddenly
stopped. Feeling disgusted for judging this woman I turned around and looked at
her again.
On second thought, maybe she isn’t
even the baby’s mother. If she is, maybe this is the only place she gets any
free time. Maybe she’s trying to study to get a better job for her and her
baby. Maybe she’s a single mom. There were lots of maybes, lots of
possibilities.
Learning my lesson not to judge
people was being put to the test today. Immediately failing but ultimately
passing.
Being at the park, pushing her baby
in a swing, while reading her Kindle, was not for me to judge.
A simple walk in the park.
COPYRIGHT MARY CROCCO 2013
COPYRIGHT MARY CROCCO 2013
Ah, insight is a wonderful thing. Nice little short. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comment! How funny timing is, as I'm reading 'Destinies' right now. 34% into your book on my Kindle. On my couch vs. the park! :)
ReplyDeleteOH my stars, what a surprise. Thanks so much. Hope if you enjoy that you'll leave a review comment on Amazon. xoox/Karleene
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying it! :):) I will of course write a review in all my postings!
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