JUST THE CLEANING LADY!!!
Although I was a nurse for 20 plus years, this is not
my story....but it is a good one.
During my second year of nursing school our professor
gave us a quiz.. I breezed through the questions until I
read the last one:
"WHAT IS THE FIRST NAME OF THE WOMAN WHO
CLEANS THE SCHOOL?"
Surely this was a joke. I had seen the cleaning woman
several times, but how would I know her name? I handed
in my paper, leaving the last question blank.
Before the class ended, one student asked if the last
question would count toward our grade.
"Absolutely," the professor said.
"In your careers, you will meet many people.
ALL are significant. They deserve your attention and
care, even if all you do is smile and say hello."
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her
name was DOROTHY.
~Joann C. Jones
This story keeps SPRING very much alive in my
heart.
"Don't just pretend to love others.
Really love them.
Hate what is wrong.
Hold tightly to what is good.
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight
in honoring each other.
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the LORD
enthusiastically.
Rejoice in our confident hope.
Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
When God's people are in need, be ready to
help them.
Always be eager to practice hospitality."
Romans 12: 9-13 NLT
I THINK IF THE WORLD LIVED THIS SCRIPTURE,
THERE WOULD BE NO WARS, NO HATE, NO
JEALOUSY, NO SHOOTINGS, AND THERE
WOULD BE NO DRUGS AND DRUG DEALERS
DESTROYING OUR CHILDREN'S LIVES.
THERE WOULD BE NO CHILD MOLESTERS
AND PARENTS ABUSING THEIR CHILDREN.
SOUNDS LIKE HEAVEN TO ME.
ALL I CAN DO IS TRY TO MAKE
A DIFFERENCE
BY THE WAY I LIVE WHILE I AM HERE
ON THIS EARTH.
and keep you in safety and peace until we
blog again.
I LOVE FOR YOU to stop by and visit me.
It is like sunshine on a warm day.
Have a Sugar Sweet Day.
xo
Simply Debbie
11 comments:
Great, great story, sweetpea! I agree with that teacher. All people who enter your life have an impact on it, no matter large or small.
xoxo,
Connie
Oh Debbie - I loved that today - and what a good lesson to learn - every one of is is important - no matter what we do. Love you, sandie
Hello, Debbie!
Thanks so much for your visit and it was so good to hear from you!
I did most of my posting lately on my Christmas blog, A Debbie-Dabble Christmas but have now returned to my regular blog since the holidays are over.
My birthday is actually the 31st of this month and I will be having another giveaway to celebrate my Birthday, my one year Blog Anniversary and over 200 followers!! So please stop by at the end of the month ( and hopefully, before then) to see what I will be offering for my giveaway!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Me again! I forgot to say that I LOVE, LOVE your new blog banner!!
Hugs,
Deb
I agree. Every person is important, great or small, and sometimes the small become the great and the great become the small. But every person is important.
I have always loved the scripture about hospitality because we never know when we might be entertaining angels and unaware of it.
Sending warm hugs and sunshine your way, Debbie...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Hello Debbie,
A simple story, and yet what impact it gave. You are so true, if only we learn to stop and look around us . . try to be more aware of one another . . . after all we are all connected one way or the other.
A smile can really make a difference in one's day.
Mizpah,
Li
I worked at a Nursing school... :-)
There was only one nurse in the whole five years that had never ever had a day off sick :-)
Only one !
Must have been Debbie x
:-) x x x
awesome story Debbie!! We should all take notes. :) Everyone that crosses our path in our lifetime leaves some kind of footprint on our life...we should certainly know they're name. :)
Have a super evening my friend.
Dear Debbie,
I came across a comment you left on my blog way back when. In it you expressed a deep feeling of loss. I remember how it touched me so deeply then.
About a week ago I fell into a tremendously dark place and missed my sweet son (gone to be with the Lord over 6 years now). Your comment from long ago reached out to me and I thank you. I thank you for sharing from the heart.
* * *
I agree with this post wholeheartedly -- the world would be a much better place if we all lived Romans 12:9-13. I join you in practicing this love and doing my part.
It is so true that we should treat all people with respect and kindness. I am loving your new header, it's beautiful. I am partial to pink too, as you know! Have a beautiful Wednesday Debbie, it was wonderful to hear from you!
what a great story... I was told this story many years ago... thats why I thrive to meet and know the people who grace my life... as you and Mr. Simply did that one small day..it meant the world to me....and you inspire me daily now...Hugs
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