Friday, March 4, 2016

A Letter to the Guy Who Rescued Us



Dear Fresh Direct Guy Who Was Delivering Groceries in our Lobby,

Yesterday, I was trapped. I was trapped in the tiny lift in my lobby trying to get my giant stroller and two boys outside. You were there. You were delivering a huge amount of groceries, which you were sorting and preparing to haul upstairs. You clearly had a lot on your plate. You could have glanced at us, then glanced away and rushed about your business, as so many do when they see us coming. But you didn't. 

Instead, you stopped what you were doing, and you came over to help us. You called security. Unfortunately, they were rude to you. They informed you quite impatiently that the lift is for physically impaired persons. I guess they assumed you wanted to use it to deliver the groceries. I suspect part of their rudeness was because you are young. Or perhaps because you are a delivery person. Or, let's go there, because you are African American. Their rudeness made me sad and embarrassed and angry. I could see you were angry too, but you didn't leave. You continued trying to help us, and you stayed with us until the door suddenly, miraculously became unstuck. You reminded me of what a long way a little bit of kindness goes.

You are a hero. I want my sons to be like you.

Thank you.

Anna Cockerille (and babies)

5 comments:

  1. Don't you wish you could send this to the young man? There are so many everyday encounters that shine a light on character and you did a great job of pointing this out. I am glad he was there to rescue you.

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  2. Don't you wish you could send this to the young man? There are so many everyday encounters that shine a light on character and you did a great job of pointing this out. I am glad he was there to rescue you.

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  3. Thanks for reminding us that we can still make a difference when we remember and honor those who DO take the time to help us!

    <3

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  4. Thanks for reminding us that we can still make a difference when we remember and honor those who DO take the time to help us!

    <3

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