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People can be so ugly!!
Good evening;
I had a very disturbing thing happen to me today at the mall. I felt pretty good and decided to swing by the mall and pick up gift packs at the Bed and Bath for my daughter and 2 daughter in laws. If any of you women have ever gone into the B&B you know how hard it is to buy just a little, that stuff can be quite heavy. I left B&B and went over to Foot Locker to get my grandson's Nike Shox. I decided it was time to call it a day because my knees and my back and shoulders were on fire. I had to stop several times to give my knees a break and sat down on one of the benches in the middle of the mall.
I could feel the exhaustion settling down around my shoulders and starting moving down. I knew I had to get to my car before I wasn't able to. I was about halfway through the mall almost to the exit door when I heard a voice behind me make the rudest obnoxious remark that I have ever heard. This snooty wanna be better than anyone else was staring straight at me and said very loudly. " If people would keep their old geriatric people in the old folks homes, it would be so much easier for the rest of us to get our shopping done."
I felt as though she had slapped me. I walked straight toward her and gently put my sacks down. I looked that wench in the eye and almost choked, after I got a good look at her I realized that her husband works for my husband. ..................:) I took a deep breath and spoke to her with more calm than I was feeling. I told her on my worst day that I could run circles around her fat arse, And then reminded her that I wrote the Christmas bonus checks. I also told her that she was probably all in a tizzy because Santa knew that she had been a b***h all year and wouldn't be stopping in her neighborhood.
I gathered up my sacks and started toward the exit door, I turned around and she was as white as a sheet. I laughed and left. What is wrong with people? This woman knows how hard this last couple of years has been on us and then stand up in front of several people in public and say that. I really feel sorry for her husband, he is kind and gentle and he's a wonderful employee.
OK, it's over but not forgotten. I'm betting that she won't show up for the annual Christmas party, oh wellllll
gentle hugs
Angel
I had a very disturbing thing happen to me today at the mall. I felt pretty good and decided to swing by the mall and pick up gift packs at the Bed and Bath for my daughter and 2 daughter in laws. If any of you women have ever gone into the B&B you know how hard it is to buy just a little, that stuff can be quite heavy. I left B&B and went over to Foot Locker to get my grandson's Nike Shox. I decided it was time to call it a day because my knees and my back and shoulders were on fire. I had to stop several times to give my knees a break and sat down on one of the benches in the middle of the mall.
I could feel the exhaustion settling down around my shoulders and starting moving down. I knew I had to get to my car before I wasn't able to. I was about halfway through the mall almost to the exit door when I heard a voice behind me make the rudest obnoxious remark that I have ever heard. This snooty wanna be better than anyone else was staring straight at me and said very loudly. " If people would keep their old geriatric people in the old folks homes, it would be so much easier for the rest of us to get our shopping done."
I felt as though she had slapped me. I walked straight toward her and gently put my sacks down. I looked that wench in the eye and almost choked, after I got a good look at her I realized that her husband works for my husband. ..................:) I took a deep breath and spoke to her with more calm than I was feeling. I told her on my worst day that I could run circles around her fat arse, And then reminded her that I wrote the Christmas bonus checks. I also told her that she was probably all in a tizzy because Santa knew that she had been a b***h all year and wouldn't be stopping in her neighborhood.
I gathered up my sacks and started toward the exit door, I turned around and she was as white as a sheet. I laughed and left. What is wrong with people? This woman knows how hard this last couple of years has been on us and then stand up in front of several people in public and say that. I really feel sorry for her husband, he is kind and gentle and he's a wonderful employee.
OK, it's over but not forgotten. I'm betting that she won't show up for the annual Christmas party, oh wellllll
gentle hugs
Angel
I am so sorry that you had to deal with such rudeness at the hands of such an uneducated, socially stunted individual. You obviously, however, came out on top, and as a disabled person I applaud you for the way you handled the situation.
It just goes to show, if someone is tempted to act like an idiot, they had best take into account that one can never be sure just who they're talking to. You never know how what you say is going to affect you, and sometimes, as was proven in this case, the results can come back to bite you in the butt, and a lot sooner than you'd think they could!
As I read your story, my reaction went from one of feeling so badly that you had to endure that, to anger toward the mental midgeto who said that to you, to wearing a huge grin on my face and saying "You GO, girl!" Merry Christmas, Angel! :::gentle hugs:::
Ghilly
It just goes to show, if someone is tempted to act like an idiot, they had best take into account that one can never be sure just who they're talking to. You never know how what you say is going to affect you, and sometimes, as was proven in this case, the results can come back to bite you in the butt, and a lot sooner than you'd think they could!
As I read your story, my reaction went from one of feeling so badly that you had to endure that, to anger toward the mental midgeto who said that to you, to wearing a huge grin on my face and saying "You GO, girl!" Merry Christmas, Angel! :::gentle hugs:::
Ghilly
That was so rude of her and what a b--ch. People are rude to me all the time at work. I just want to smack them up the side of the head. I have not been to a mall in years. I can not make it in to the mall. I can't stand up for long without my feet hurting so bad. If I force myself to try and walk, then I will not be able to make it back to the car and drive home. Because my feet start burning and hurting so bad that I can't put pressure on them anymore. So, i can't even take a chance on trying to go to the mall. So, consider yourself lucky that you had the strength to get to the mall and do as much shopping as you did. Good for you. Plus you know your weeknesses and knew you had to get to your car now or you would not be able to drive home. Good for you for knowing how much your body can take and making it home safely. Be proud of yourself for that. For that is a big accomplishment to me. I am so glad someone with this disease can make it to the mall. THat totally made my day. :)
Thank you, you are a wonderful supporting group of ladies that I feel blessed to be able to call friends. I've had a rough day today, but it's going to get better. My daughter came in today, she knew that I was really feeling rotten and she surprised me with a very welcoming visit. All of you give me such a warm feeling when I get a note or pm from you. This has been the best thing I could have done is to find this site. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Now back to the mall drama. My husband's employee's wife must have told her husband what had happened because he was trying to apologize to the both of us. I told him that he owed me no apology, nor was he responsible for his wife's actions. He is a wonderful caring young man and he is a dynamite engineer. I told him not to worry about it, that I had taken care of things. He gave me a crooked smile and said" Yes Ma'am, that's what I heard." He left and my Big Dave gave me a gentle hug because he knew that my skin was doing it's "don't touch me or I might fall off" stunt today. I love that Big-Guy, after 35 years he is still my hero.
Well ladies, I think I'm going to try to get a little sleep. Take care and be safe.
gentle hugs
Angel
Now back to the mall drama. My husband's employee's wife must have told her husband what had happened because he was trying to apologize to the both of us. I told him that he owed me no apology, nor was he responsible for his wife's actions. He is a wonderful caring young man and he is a dynamite engineer. I told him not to worry about it, that I had taken care of things. He gave me a crooked smile and said" Yes Ma'am, that's what I heard." He left and my Big Dave gave me a gentle hug because he knew that my skin was doing it's "don't touch me or I might fall off" stunt today. I love that Big-Guy, after 35 years he is still my hero.
Well ladies, I think I'm going to try to get a little sleep. Take care and be safe.
gentle hugs
Angel
Thank you for inspiring me to face my physical fears and go and do today.
First I had to go to the Dr. and God put a lovely young girl of 25 years old in my day. All my boo hoo's left when this lovely girl shared with me that she was thank ful for our Dr. because she really heard and helped her when she had Lyme disease, other chalked her symptoms up to partying out too late. Then she tells me a few months after being treated for that she contracted EBV! She and I were both sharing our gratitude for our Dr.
There I was twice her age full of gratitude that I was struck in my fourties. God has a way of getting a point across. There are no coincidences, Its God remaining anonymous.
With Angel's inspiration, I pushed through with the tough girl attitude and went to the mall, then I got some groceries, then some ink at Staples then home. When I pulled up to the house, so did my son to give a hand.
Thank you Angel and all of your beautiful people. Your hearts are in the right place!!
First I had to go to the Dr. and God put a lovely young girl of 25 years old in my day. All my boo hoo's left when this lovely girl shared with me that she was thank ful for our Dr. because she really heard and helped her when she had Lyme disease, other chalked her symptoms up to partying out too late. Then she tells me a few months after being treated for that she contracted EBV! She and I were both sharing our gratitude for our Dr.
There I was twice her age full of gratitude that I was struck in my fourties. God has a way of getting a point across. There are no coincidences, Its God remaining anonymous.
With Angel's inspiration, I pushed through with the tough girl attitude and went to the mall, then I got some groceries, then some ink at Staples then home. When I pulled up to the house, so did my son to give a hand.
Thank you Angel and all of your beautiful people. Your hearts are in the right place!!
I agree with Phtartist... that you were put there to get the job done ! Obnoxious people like will continue on and on... but they never like to be challenged, at least not by their husband's employers wife ! ; ^ )
Goof for you for standing up for yourself and millions of people who have health challenges.
Thank you !
I'm glad she said it and I'm glad it was said to someone as strong as you.
God puts people in our lives for a reason. Probably for more reasons than that instance alone,she has been mean to people. God knew you were the one he could give the gift of that moment to. He knew you would get the job done. You're not Angel for nothin'.
You know I think the world of you. You're terrific in more ways than I knew.
Thank you for the inspiration, to get my butt out and finish my shopping. I was using my symptoms as a reason to go with my honey.
Still have that headache, Dr. today.
Hugs honey
God puts people in our lives for a reason. Probably for more reasons than that instance alone,she has been mean to people. God knew you were the one he could give the gift of that moment to. He knew you would get the job done. You're not Angel for nothin'.
You know I think the world of you. You're terrific in more ways than I knew.
Thank you for the inspiration, to get my butt out and finish my shopping. I was using my symptoms as a reason to go with my honey.
Still have that headache, Dr. today.
Hugs honey
Hi Angel -
That is inexcusable. How embarrassing that must have been when she realized that you knew her.
Things like this shouldn't happen, but unfortunately, there are some people who have no empathy for others. Not only was it rude, but cruel.
I don't worry about these types. I know that God works in mysterious ways and what goes around, usually comes around. I'm betting she won't show out of sheer embarrassment.
Sorry to hear that this happened to you. I hope it didn't ruin your whole day. You did get some shopping done and that in itself was an accomplishment.
That is inexcusable. How embarrassing that must have been when she realized that you knew her.
Things like this shouldn't happen, but unfortunately, there are some people who have no empathy for others. Not only was it rude, but cruel.
I don't worry about these types. I know that God works in mysterious ways and what goes around, usually comes around. I'm betting she won't show out of sheer embarrassment.
Sorry to hear that this happened to you. I hope it didn't ruin your whole day. You did get some shopping done and that in itself was an accomplishment.
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