The journeys of Becky, blind from retinitis pigmentosa, and her beauitiful guide dogs.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Pay it Forward
One challenge (and it is minor) in travelling with a guide dog is the relieving early in the morning. In Kansas City we were on level 17 in the hotel. I usually throw on the sweats and walk Cricket out in a semi sleep stage. She is very focused on where she needs to go. On the last day we were on the elevator at this early time and this lady said - hey Becky, its Kay. In my semi-conscious state I said hi and that was it -- (no, good to see you how are you!) The name didn't register, obviously someone I had met at the conference. After we walked outside from taking Cricket out and was a little more awake, I said to Steve oh my gosh I was kind of rude to her! I wish I knew who she was to apologize -- her email to contact her and say I am sorry. Steve said - just pay it forward. So, Kay I am so sorry for not being a little more friendly at that early, early time. I am sorry that I didn't greet with a smile and ask how you were doing. I hope I get the chance to run into you at the next conference. But if not, I will make an effort to be a little more friendly and pay it forward.
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I had to chuckle at your story because it shows what a considerate person you are! I'm sure Kay knew that you had just woken up, hadn't had your morning coffee, maybe hadn't brushed your teeth yet, had bed head...there are a hundred reasons why someone wouldn't want to engage in conversation early in the morning. I doubt she gave it a second thought--and you are WAY ahead of the game in your kind and sensitive "pay it forwards", Becky!
You're too funny.
As I read your post, I was thinking exactly the same thing that Mimi said -- you are extremely considerate! I'm sure she understood. :)
Mimi - funny ... love your description ... its not quite that bad! Yes, early in the morning and the elevator isn't the typical place to be perky!
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