tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post6740992035219517405..comments2024-03-29T08:23:57.269-04:00Comments on Just Write, Melanie: Slice #8 of 31: A Reminder to be Kind in the Grocery Store AisleMelanie Meehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-8083016704911737642015-03-08T14:50:52.191-04:002015-03-08T14:50:52.191-04:00The older I grow, the more patience I have in all ...The older I grow, the more patience I have in all situations. This is such a good reminder to exhibit kindness. elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997205294316920985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-4664811539652740302015-03-08T12:55:50.256-04:002015-03-08T12:55:50.256-04:00We truly do not know the burdens or joys that othe...We truly do not know the burdens or joys that other people are dealing with. It is not ours to judge or criticize. It is our to smile and show grace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-89489382160608697422015-03-08T09:15:29.367-04:002015-03-08T09:15:29.367-04:00Such an important reminder, Melanie. My mom had br...Such an important reminder, Melanie. My mom had brain surgery a year ago, and now lives in assisted living and uses a walker. I take her to the grocery store every . It's super stressful, trying to manage the cart and her walker, and worrying that she is going to fall. Can't even tell you how much I appreciate the kindness of strangers on those days!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-73263922996021797902015-03-08T09:15:15.576-04:002015-03-08T09:15:15.576-04:00We seem to get lost in our own minds and issues. I...We seem to get lost in our own minds and issues. It is so important to pause and have an awareness of those around us.Grocery shopping can be an annoyance, especially when people park their cart in the middle of the aisle and stand contemplating which pasta to buy. I am sure it was quite obvious to see that they were having physical problems moving down the aisle.shogemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578664657000177364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-78906484500511640242015-03-08T08:50:47.448-04:002015-03-08T08:50:47.448-04:00Always choose kindness. It is so hard to watch (or...Always choose kindness. It is so hard to watch (or read) moments like this because we know that someone out there is always fighting a bigger battle. If your biggest battle is being held up in an aisle at a grocery store, then LIFE IS GOOD. Great perspective piece,Melanie! Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752688783271031739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-24114801273068888142015-03-08T08:39:24.300-04:002015-03-08T08:39:24.300-04:00Thanks, Melanie....a good reminder. There are a lo...Thanks, Melanie....a good reminder. There are a lot of situations that can "inconvenience" us, and it's so important to see past the delay to the bigger picture of what is truly important. As a mom of three, my reaction to small inconveniences teaches my kids so much...for better or for worse. Thanks again! ~ JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692782332008518181.post-16567616177672414442015-03-08T08:11:41.253-04:002015-03-08T08:11:41.253-04:00This is a good example of a snippet (Slice) that e...This is a good example of a snippet (Slice) that ends with a conviction. I people watch, too. Practicing patience is a skill. I wish I was patient and kind all the time. Shouldn't it be natural, but so often we are in a hurry or we see others as burdens, not as people with very real problems. Good lesson in kindness. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.com