Today was one of those days when I really didn't feel like turning the other cheek. I got a not-so-nice email from a fellow NCRC member criticizing me because I spelled other member's names correctly. From his email: "Each individual's name is as important to them as your not being called by your maiden name is to you." Please! I'm doing my darned best right now trying to juggle my full time job, planning my dad's 70th birthday party out of town, and directing the 5k Run for the Roses. I don't need lectures... and I'm really not that sensitive about my name. Andrea can be pronounced in a number of ways... and Bachl is difficult too... and I don't worry about it b/c many people don't know my last name is now Johnson.
Isaac was headed out the door to punch some noses (because of course I cried--I'm so sensitive)... but we agreed that might not be the best approach. I was tempted to write back a nasty email myself, but I abstained. I need this guy's help, and ticking him off now certainly won't do me any favors.
I just wish "turning the other cheek" wasn't so difficult some times. But, Jesus did it, so I can too. This one's for you!
P.S. I called the 2 people whose names I misspelled and they didn't even realize I did it. I'm glad I didn't offend them! They knew I meant the best...
Boxes.
5 years ago
2 comments:
Oh, gracious! Is there really not enough in the world for him to worry about that he has to make a point to point out to you misspelled names? Really? Let me know when Isaac is going, and I'll go with him! :) Big hugs on you, girlie. Good for you for taking the higher road. I am - at the moment - in the midst of a situation where I don't feel like "turning the other cheek" either.
I'll call you to find out about your situation. Funny how a day later I could care less about what that guy said about me. Thank God I have self control sometimes. : )
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