I Cheated on My Wife Yesterday!
Something really incredible happened to me yesterday and since I might not be on here for a couple of days because of my move I wanted to share it with everyone.
If you’ve read my blogs very long you’ll know that I work in the circulation department of a local newspaper. I do various things one of which is deliver bundles to the carriers and I back up the motor route drivers. I also deliver to various locations around town if any of the in town carriers are sick.
Well one of the locations we deliver to is an assisted living apartment complex and for some reason we have had a hard time keeping a carrier out there so I end up doing it a lot. Well I was doing it yesterday and I don’t mind telling you I was pretty pissed about it because it was snowing these huge flakes plus it was cold as hell. But being the good little employee that I am I did what I was asked.
Well I came upon this one apartment and standing outside in the cold in nothing but a sweater was this frail old women and she was just standing there letting the snow fall on her. As I was walking by I said hello and said, "You’re gonna freeze out here in nothing but that sweater." She looked blankly at me and I noticed her eyes were tearing up and she said in her frail little voice, "Ya know when I was a little girl I used to love walking in the snow like this with the big fluffy flakes." "But now I’m too old to do that any more."
Awww my heart was just breaking for her. Here I was bitching and crying because I had to be out in the snow and all she wanted was to be able to do what I was doing. So I asked her, "Do you have a coat?" Well yes, of course I do," she replied. "Well go get it on," I told her, "and you can help me deliver my papers!" Her eyes got huge! "Oh I couldn’t do that, she moaned. "You don’t got time to deal with an old women like me and besides I might fall." I laughed and said "I have plenty of time." "And don’t you worry about falling." "You just hang onto my arm and I’ll hold on to you." "I won’t let you fall I promise."
She got the biggest smile on her face and said, "Okay!" then she went in and put on her coat and we went for a walk and delivered newspapers. We talked and talked and she told me stories about when she was a little girl and how she used to love to ice skate and go sledding and build snowmen with her brothers and sisters….it was all pretty glorious.
As we were walking and I was listening to her tell me about all her childhood memories she suddenly got quite and I noticed that as we were walking she was sticking out her tongue and I wondered what the heck is she doing. Then It dawned on me! She was catching snowflakes on her tongue! It was so cute.
We slowly made our way around the apartments and made it safely back to her door. She told me that was the most fun she has had in fifty years and asked me if it would be alright to give me a hug. I said sure and let her give me a big hug. As she was hugging me she reached up and gave me a peck on the cheek. I laughed and told her, "Oh Oh I hope my wife doesn’t find out about that or I’ll be in trouble." She just laughed and said, "I think she’ll understand." I helped her back inside and then went on my way.
As I was driving back to the office I thought about how I was moaning and bitching about being out in the snow when in fact I was damn lucky that I have two strong legs and the ability to be able to even get out. From now on I am going to be so grateful for what I have and for what God has given me because you never know when it might be taken away. I think that is something we should all try to remember. BTW we have a date to take another walk this summer and I am soooo looking forward to it.
This may be my last entry till at least Saturday but I may sneak in tomorrow just a little to check on my friends. Till next time my friends….Live for Today Because You Don’t Know What Tomorrow Has in Store For You!
"B"
February 27, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Good deal man, that was really nice of you.
February 27, 2008 at 7:34 pm
What a wonderful story! It’s obvious that you are a good man with a very kind heart….nice going! She will remember you for the rest of her life.
February 27, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Great story! Great Guy! Great message to all!
February 27, 2008 at 7:52 pm
AWWW, BG - you just won the Coolest Guy on the Planet Award… that I just made up.
But honestly - that was so incredibly sweet of you! She must still be beaming about what a glorious day this was for her… you’re the best, Bryan!
And good luck with the move!! I’ll anxiously await for the evite for the housewarming!
February 27, 2008 at 9:09 pm
AWW knew there was a reason why i liked you the minute i spotted you…can always tell who has a big heart..that is great. thanks for sharing that story…
February 27, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Way to go man!! Not only are you a hardcore mutha, but you are a true gentlemen as well!
February 28, 2008 at 6:01 am
Hey "B" that was super cool! I used to be anti old people…. they used to just seem to get on my nerves. But since I started working on the rehab Unit… I see that Ederly people still have so much life in them. It’s just harder to live it! Goos luck on the move…I know it’s snowing like Hell!
February 28, 2008 at 6:07 am
What an amazing story. It is so wonderful that you had the time to allow this lady to relive so many wonderful memories of winter. Way to go, you made a difference in the world today. You are a hero.
February 28, 2008 at 6:13 am
What goes around, comes around! Bryan, you ROCK, bro…many wouldn’t have given that lady the time of day. Thanks for choosing to make a positive difference!
February 28, 2008 at 6:29 am
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!! Such a heart-warming story! Bryan, you are an amazing man. I bet she had some great stories to share with you. I hope you get a bit of a break from the weather while you move–I hate moving in the snow. Stay safe!
February 28, 2008 at 9:09 am
That was wonderful. Next time put a kleenex alert on top…
I’m sure your wife could do nothing but feel so proud of you. What kinda date are you gonna do in the summer? That is just soo great. Thanks for sharing too!!!
February 29, 2008 at 3:27 am
Bryan that is awesome! What a great stroy. Thanks for sharing.
February 29, 2008 at 3:39 am
Awe BG…you make me tear up. I love your compasion. I am sure that wife of yours doesnt mind that other woman. LOL We all need to take time to bright each others day. You make me proud.
February 29, 2008 at 4:22 am
Ohhhhh man, my eyes were tearing up just reading this blog. You are a good kindhearted man BG! The way you describe the little old lady reminded me of my grandma.
February 29, 2008 at 1:35 pm
What a great story. Hearing these kinda stories renews my faith in mankind and seeing all the responses makes me think maybe I was wrong in my latest blog entry. The world would be a better place if more people were like you man. You’re a class act through and through! This makes me realize I need to stop focusing on all the bad things people do and instead use these sorta stories to take a deeper look at my own actions and selfishness to hopefully become a better person myself. I tend to be too judgemental and look down on others rather than focusing on myself and leading by example. Thank you for leading by example and inspiring the rest of us.
February 29, 2008 at 8:13 pm
I think I am going to lose HCM status! I’m tearing up and I told the story to my wife and she is tearing up. You’re one of a kind BG, never change brother!
March 1, 2008 at 2:14 am
a side note: "HARD CORE MUTHAS HAVE A HEART TOO!" Great story BG! We need more people like you in this world!
March 3, 2008 at 5:00 pm
you know I must echo what all have recognized. that was one of those moments where you stopped and enjoyed the moment you were in….and made the day of a perfect stranger. bravo!
March 5, 2008 at 4:55 am
Bryan that was so sweet of you. It will give her something to talk about for a long time to come…
March 6, 2008 at 8:32 am
Nice touch. I’m impressed. You’re indeed a kind hearted person. We should all take "heed" from this. I wish I was with you Bryan…I could have counted this for my Lenten "good deed" that our Pastor assigned us!!!