We stopped at a Wegmans to eat at their Market Cafe on the way down to New York. After lunch I had to hit the washroom, Manuela had to get something from the store and Joe wanted to pick up some beer. So, Joe got me into the washroom and lifted the footrests so I could get up on my own. As someone was in the disabled stall I sat and waited. It seemed to take forever but eventually the guy came out, looked abashed at using that stall instead of the other stalls and I went in to do my business.
As I was pulling my pants back up, (what I don't tell you all!) my wallet and my glasses fell out of my pants pocket. I managed to kick them out of the stall so that they were by the wheelchair. By now there was no one in the washroom to ask to help me. So I sat. And prayed.
I prayed that the next person that came through the door would be a nice person.
I prayed that the next person that came through the door would not be an asshole.
I prayed and I prayed and I prayed real hard.
Then I decided to get specific.
I prayed that the next guy that came through the door was a dad who loved taking care of his kids.
I prayed that the next guy that came through the door was someone who helped naturally without muss or fuss or, better, complaint.
The door opens.
A young man, maybe 32 or 33, comes through. One of those kind of guys who shaves in the morning and has the blue hue by 2. A manly man. I worked up my courage and said, 'Excuse me ...' He glanced over and saw me, noticed my wallet and glasses and before I could ask leaned down and scooped up my stuff and handed it to me. I thanked him and he brushed it off as something anyone would do.
I left the washroom and waited for Joe to come back. The fellow came out of the bathroom and was greeted by his wife and son. He picked his boy up and carried him laughing away. His wife looked at him with real love.
And I know why.
7 comments:
Good for you for making sure you knew what to ask for.....It's so important to be clear re your visualization.....I remember a friend telling me she wanted to be at the ferry in time.....but what she didn't visualize was being on the ferry as it was leaving.....she was on time but the ferry was full. Maybe this is west coasty but I think it doesn't hurt to put out clear intention.
It just goes to show that it's good to be specific when you have the time.
And nice to think that someone was listening too!
It's always good to be specific and to articulate clearly what it is that you need!
Wow, what a weekend! Thanks so much for sharing!
What a wonderful little story.
Oh, Dave, you had me on tenter hooks! What a relief when that guy turned out to be your answer to prayer.
I really truly believe that God uses those detailed requests to show us how much we are loved - like he's just been waiting to say YES, my child, i WILL take care of you - even details taht you thought I wouldn't notice...
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