I looked around and no one was nearby so i started to rub my sock against the carpet and the sock didn't cooperate. Next thing I know a woman in her 30s says to me, "Do you want some help" , I was so surprised, (I didn't know anyone else was around and watching me) I said "Uh", she again said "Do you want some help" (I am crying right now because some people are so wonderful I just can't even believe it) ; I realized she somehow knew my predicament and I said "no thanks I'll just let the sock stay inside the shoe, but I thank you so much for offering your help? She said ok but hesitated still wanting to help me if I wanted her help. How could I let a perfect stranger pull the sock up on my heel. I didn't really need that sock pulled up today, but some day I will. I must learn to swallow my pride and let others help me. Some day I'll accept others who are are willing to help without a selfish bone in their body.
There really are more than a few of those women out there.
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DeleteHi Joanne, thanks, so many times I am amazed at the beauty of humanity of the female persuasion.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, some day I will learn to accept help too. Some day.
Hi Sue, thanks, it isn't easy for me I guess I too used to relying upon myself.
DeleteIt is difficult for us gals who have always been able to do it all, isn't it? I'm learning a bit at a time to accept help when it is offered. But it is still hard some days. I know you as a kind, sensitive person, who is always ready to help others. But yes, I wouldn't have wanted a stranger to pull up my sock for me. Maybe next time?
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, thanks, maybe next time, especially since I was wearing my old clod hopper shoes. Ha.
Deletenice to know people are willing to help when they see the need even if it isn't taken ... one day you will take the offer...
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, thanks, I once had a guy working at my home when I hurt my back and I had to take his help or I would not have been able to make it to the bed. desperation has a way of forcing the hand sometimes.
DeleteI know that feeling of being taken by surprise when someone offers to help.
ReplyDeleteSimilar happened to me the other day (not about a slipping sock...I think you should toss those...they will end up causing an accident) - I was fiddling around with something in my shopping trolley and out of the blue someone asked if I needed a hand.
I didn't, but it was nice to know someone thought I did, and was generous enough in spirit to offer. I smiled back at the kind stranger and thanked them very much for the thought. :)