We couldn't help but hear Gary as he said all the usual things, such as, "Oh, yes, I think the tie you've chosen will go very well with this suit and a white shirt. You will look very nice."
Then a bit later, he said to the woman, "Aren't they twin boys? Played football for Franklin? Yes, I waited on them a couple of years back when they needed suits for home coming!"
The woman smiled and said, "Yes! You have a great memory. Those are our grandsons and they're in their last year in college now. She was their older sister."
And, then Michael and I turned to chat with each other and waited patiently while Gary demonstrated once again why he's so good at his job.
When it was our turn, he answered our questions and chatted. Then he said, "That couple came in tonight so he could buy a suit for a funeral. Did you hear the news about the Pittsburgh couple who were killed while they were on honeymoon? Well, that's their Granddaughter. They were only married six days and it sounds like everyone really loved them. So very sad."
And, I know we live in a small town, but even so, I couldn't help but wonder, "What are the odds, that we'd have an opportunity to put a human face on a tragic news story like that?" On a Saturday night at the mall, we run into a couple who, just a few short weeks ago were gathered with loved ones and celebrating the happy marriage of two young people full of promise and joy. What can you say?
I don't personally know any of these people. But, that few short moments brought me in touch with this on a personal level. It reminds me to be kind when I am out and about, because you never, never can know what sadness can be walking around with a person as they carry their packages through the mall.
Namaste' Till Next Time,
Holly
Photo by Joe Appel Photography
3 comments:
That is so sad, and your comment is so true; we just never know.
That is indeed an eye opening story that reminds us to be thankful for the time we have.
Many- many years/decades ago, friends of my parents had a son my age that got married. The next morning he and his bride left in their car for a drive into their new life. They were hit head on... She was killed.. he had a broken little finger. The parents later came to my parents house with the wedding photo album. What do you say then? How beautiful that day was for them and then she was gone.
Yes - we do need to be cherish every moment.
A sad reminder to always be kind to those around us. :(
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