Friday, December 01, 2023

If I only knew...

I think of the people I work with as my work friends. I do not really have much contact with anyone at work outside of the work place, but I still consider them my friends.

One young woman started in our department about 6 months ago. She has had a really hard time learning her job.  She is very hesitant and unsure even after all this time. 

I did not care much for her at first. Then, another friend that worked closely with her disclosed some things I did not know.

When this girl was just 16 she got pregnant. The guy disappeared before the baby was born. After she was18, she got a job where I work. She lived in an apartment very close to work and did not have a car.  One icy winter day, while carrying the baby  girl to the babysitters, she fell and cracked her head open. Since hearing this story, I am less judgemental about her abilities.

If I only knew...

She is married to a nice man now, has another child, good life, and a friend in me.

Sister Betty is going to make her a toboggan for Christmas. I will give it to my friend and get all the credit.

3 comments:

Galla Creek said...

If it turns out ugly, you still get the credit.

Anonymous said...

Oh, it’s great to have sisters

Winnie said...

What is a toboggan?