I was sitting in my office and suddenly the door darkened. 6' 5" 250 lb of ex ice-hockey player filled the door. (yes we do have ice-hockey in Australia!)
It was an ex-student. "Cindy I heard but didn't believe' 'Can I give you a hug?' As long as you don't squeeze too tight, I'm a bit sensitive in areas :laugh: ' He gave me a very gentle hug and a kiss on my cheek. 'I'm so happy for you, I never knew what you must have been going through, you should have said'
Our fears are ours, sometimes we never knew how beautiful people are.
Thank you 'dump truck'
Thought I would share ;D
People continue to surprise me.. People I never thought would be accepting, are.. To the point that I'm just another one of the girls.
Here's an example..
I went to HS in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, in a fairly culturally diverse area.. There were quite a few Greek guys, guys not known for their tolerance of diversity, be it race, gender or sexuality.. Back in November, while I was in Melbourne visiting my daughter and grandkids, I happened to go along to my 20yr HS reunion. No one said a bad word. All the guys (greek or otherwise) gave me a hug.. All seemed pleased to see me. The reunion was held at a public venue and sometime during the later part of the night, some drunk spanner decided to smash me in the face with a plastic glass - thank the goddes it was plastic. Before I could react, 6 of the greek guys had taken the spanner away to give him a stern talking to. It was stern enough that George broke his finger - in 2 places.
When they returned, I attempted to thank them.. And was told no thanks were needed, they'd have done that for any of the girls.
I almost didn't go to the reunion because I was worried about how some of the guys would react.. Silly me - they turned out to be my knights in shining armour..
PS: I did arrange a splint and some ice for George's finger..
Those are both beautiful stories. It really helps restore my faith in humanity.
See what happens when you're allowed out. We will have to lock you up. ;D
Quote from: Jenny07 on January 28, 2014, 07:07:54 PM
See what happens when you're allowed out. We will have to lock you up. ;D
Who? Me or Cindy?
The more I'm out the more I'm treated as a lady. I interact with the public often and haven't had any bad experiences.
:)
Thank you both for sharing. Both stories are inspiring and reminds me the most people are really very good natured.