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May 16, 2005
Sad Girl
I was out having a cup of tea today and I noticed a sad girl sitting at the table next to me. On my way out I heard one of the employees of the coffee shop mention the girl and how miserable she was. “I’d hate to be her,” said the employee. “She is so damn grumpy. She needs more than caffeine. Just look at her. The girl needs some damn happy pills or something.”
An acquaintance of mine was also having coffee at the time. I saw her later and mentioned how I couldn’t shake the image of the sad girl from my mind.
“Yeah,” said my friend. “The poor girl is having a real hard time. Her brother was injured in Iraq. He lost his arm and I think he might have been blinded in one eye. Apparently he swam for Texas Tech. He’s being treated in Germany I believe and he’ll be back in the US in a couple of weeks.”
To the sad girl in the coffee shop, I hope and pray that your brother will have a speedy recovery. I’m sorry you are going through such a painful time. You and your family are in my prayers. (A few of us wanted to come over and see if you were okay, but you seemed to need your own space and we respect that. I hope you felt the group-hug we silently sent you.)
To the employee in the coffee shop, I hope and pray that the next gift you receive in your life is the gift of kindness and compassion.
Posted by trevor at May 16, 2005 10:43 PM
Comments
Thanks for that Trevor, don't we all need extra doses of sympathy and compassion...
Esther
Posted by: naturallynice at May 17, 2005 04:18 AM
Everyone's heart is breaking in one way or another. The holiest times we experience are when we are moved by compassion. I suspect that with your gentle spirit you would never offend in your actions no matter if you went to her or not. You are a gift.
Posted by: Gene Redlin at May 17, 2005 08:09 AM
Trevor,
I just recently discovered your blog. Every morning I click on this site, hoping to see a new post. I also went back and read your archives.
Your stories make me cry, laugh and help me more deeply appreciate what I do have in my life. You give new insights into every day events that I may not normally think about too deeply. I thank you sincerely for sharing your writing with us.
regards,
Mary Anne
Posted by: Mary Anne at May 17, 2005 09:17 AM
Trev, remember when this presents itself that joy shared is doubled and grief shared is halved.
Posted by: Dolan at May 17, 2005 11:59 AM
She needs all the positive thinking we can muster. Hopefully she'll hear your letter to her....somehow.
Posted by: Alex at May 17, 2005 12:35 PM
Caring and compassion for other's is something I wish more people would invest their time and energy into.
I find so many people are so wrapped up in themselves that they spend little or no time caring for others. Thank you for being someone who does care.
Just one word or smile can change a life.
http://www.designerm.com/blog.html
Posted by: Maggie at May 18, 2005 12:36 AM
"Happy pills". Why in the world do some people think there always must be a quick, simple *solution* for emotion?
My heart goes out to this girl and her brother. I'm sending "positive good vibes" her way, even though I don't know where she is. Hopefully the spirit will reach her anyway!
Posted by: Jodi at May 19, 2005 09:55 AM