We are all make mistakes sometimes; sometimes we do/say the wrong things, things that have consequences. But it does not mean we are evil, or that we cannot be trusted ever again, just means we screwed up. What you do afterwards is what matters. Try to make amends and never repeat that mistake again. All you can do is try.
Today I asked a question that hurt someones feelings. Totally not intentional, a simple, "After dinner and cake, do you care if I babysit tonight, feel free to say no" yes it is his birthday, but I know us, we are home early and extra money never hurts, plus I love the girls. I love their giggles and laughter. But I hurt his feelings. I apologized immediately, was able to have the mom get someone else to babysit. Still did not help. I go on to get his cookie cake that I ordered last week, to find out as I am walking through the mall I despise, that the cookie company, that I placed an online order from, closed on Sunday for good. So hurt his feelings, which made him mad, now I do not have a cookie cake for him. Find out his day was really really bad, which is part of why he was so mad at me. Then I get a text, from a friend trying to higher him telling me, they cannot. Thankfully the friend is waiting until tomorrow to give that news.
I made a mistake, I tried to make amends there will be no cookie cake but I will have a chocolate ganache cake and me with kisses waiting at home, which may appease him. At least I hope it does.
We all make mistakes, some of ours follow us for years, some are quickly forgotten, but we all make mistakes regardless. We all do things that we wish we had not done. Hind sight is 20/20
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