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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
When Angels Meet
Today was a very interesting day. It began like most here in the Colorado Rockies, cold. Wind chill was up to -27 F. Which is a tad bit rough on the skin, even for the most seasoned native. Don't even start on the driving around here. No one seems to think before getting behind the wheel anymore. Why not continue down a street of black ice while talking on your cell phone? Strike that... It seems perfectly logical to no one.
My husband and I had a date with a judge. He was being sued by his ex-wife. She seems to think now that he is married and happy that she needs to be paid for the 'year' of misery she caused him. However, she did not show today for the trial. Big mistake! Huge mistake! She came to this legal battle 'Pro Se', representing herself and you know what they say about people who do that. "That they have a fool for a client."
My husband and I had a date with a judge. He was being sued by his ex-wife. She seems to think now that he is married and happy that she needs to be paid for the 'year' of misery she caused him. However, she did not show today for the trial. Big mistake! Huge mistake! She came to this legal battle 'Pro Se', representing herself and you know what they say about people who do that. "That they have a fool for a client."
My ex-husband tried that brilliant move once and sunk his own ship. I imagine hers will eventually go down as well. What goes around comes around. Surprising, she filed an eleventh hour withdrawal on the case. The Judge had some particular interesting words in her absence. She will receive a bill now from the court and our counsel.
But all of this is not what I a really writing about tonight.
I had a chance meeting with an amazing woman at the courthouse. She was sitting by the door all bundled up from the cold. Papers in her hands and a bent cane by her side. I smiled at her warmly, as I too was walking with my cane. She spoke first and told me how much she liked my cane. I do have a pretty fun one. Excelling at accessories be it jewelry, hats, pins or scarves is just my thing. So why stop there? My cane is a brilliant pink with happy flowers decorating it.
She complimented me on it, and asked where I had found such a fun cane. I told her and told her how much I paid for it. Pretty low in cost, I was surprised when I purchased it. Such a deal. She showed me her cane and told me about a recent fall she had taken after a seizure that left it bent. She had a doctors order for a new one and had been searching.
I can so relate to falling. I do it as a matter of sport now, or so my doctors think. They have encouraged me to start wearing a helmet. I resist. I would have to buy too many helmets to go with all my accessorizing....giggle.
It was when we talked together that I realized I was in the presence of an Angel. For her privacy, I will not identify her, or her special advocacy. But, I will tell you she gives more time each week than most people work.
We both also realized we were kindred spirits. By happenstance, both going through life playing things forward, trying to make the world a better place.
But all of this is not what I a really writing about tonight.
I had a chance meeting with an amazing woman at the courthouse. She was sitting by the door all bundled up from the cold. Papers in her hands and a bent cane by her side. I smiled at her warmly, as I too was walking with my cane. She spoke first and told me how much she liked my cane. I do have a pretty fun one. Excelling at accessories be it jewelry, hats, pins or scarves is just my thing. So why stop there? My cane is a brilliant pink with happy flowers decorating it.
She complimented me on it, and asked where I had found such a fun cane. I told her and told her how much I paid for it. Pretty low in cost, I was surprised when I purchased it. Such a deal. She showed me her cane and told me about a recent fall she had taken after a seizure that left it bent. She had a doctors order for a new one and had been searching.
I can so relate to falling. I do it as a matter of sport now, or so my doctors think. They have encouraged me to start wearing a helmet. I resist. I would have to buy too many helmets to go with all my accessorizing....giggle.
It was when we talked together that I realized I was in the presence of an Angel. For her privacy, I will not identify her, or her special advocacy. But, I will tell you she gives more time each week than most people work.
We both also realized we were kindred spirits. By happenstance, both going through life playing things forward, trying to make the world a better place.
Sometimes that is one person at a time.
She asked me where I purchased my cane and I told her. I could see a light dim in her eyes and the realization came to me that she did not have a way to get to this particular store. It did not take me but a second to offer her my cane. She was taken back to say the least. A complete stranger giving her something she needed so badly. One might say, I truly understand. I also care.
She asked me where I purchased my cane and I told her. I could see a light dim in her eyes and the realization came to me that she did not have a way to get to this particular store. It did not take me but a second to offer her my cane. She was taken back to say the least. A complete stranger giving her something she needed so badly. One might say, I truly understand. I also care.
The the beauty is she knew that it was being given to her out of deep respect for her. From one disabled human trying to make a difference in the world, to another who was doing the very same thing. She graciously took my cane, insisting I take her bent one so I could make it safely to my car.
Today was an extraordinary day, not because my husbands dreadful ex-wife was vanquished by the legal system. But because by being there, I was able to meet this wonderful Angel.
Today was an extraordinary day, not because my husbands dreadful ex-wife was vanquished by the legal system. But because by being there, I was able to meet this wonderful Angel.
There was a great transfer of energy as the support two women, who have been dealt difficult health problems came together and connected in the way that counts. I truly believe in, and practice random acts of kindness. I could tell she did also. Our meeting was suppose to happen today.
I am grateful to have met another angel who gives to others quietly and often one person at a time. Today, it was someone who gave back to her.
I am grateful to have met another angel who gives to others quietly and often one person at a time. Today, it was someone who gave back to her.
I was blessed to be her Angel today.
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