What did you do?
6 years 2 months ago - 6 years 2 months ago #1298
by Wescli Wardest
What did I do? There are many forms of charity and good will. This entry is not going to be about donating or serving in a kitchen or anything like that. Just simple day to day interactions that make, or made, a difference to another.
As I sat after boarding my flight I noticed the gentleman next to me. He had a pleasant enough demeanor but what caught my attention were the tears rolling down his face. So I asked how he was doing, if he was ready for the flight. I was then privelaged to hear how he loved America and after fourteen years was going home to visit his family in Guatemala. We talked as the plane continued to board and I showed him how to put his phone on airplain mode.
Not long after that we were ready to take off and the stewardess were asking people to turn off and put away their electronic devices. The gentleman began to panic as he didn't understand and wanted to video the take off. So I spoke to the stewardes, explained the situation and that I personally put his phone in airplane mode. The issue was resolved and all was well. As we began to take off he began tearing up and tried to hide the fact by covering his face with his jacket. But then his phone would point in some strange direction. So I steadied his hand and "pat" him on the shoulder reassuringly. It was a touching moment I'm sure I'll never forget.
Later in the flight, the African couple behind me had started feeding their baby. And after all was still and quiet I decided to stretch my legs. Good thing too! The couple had fallen asleep, along with the baby, while breast feeding and left herself completely exposed to the world. Where I'm sure the guys in the flight wouldn't had minded I can only imagine that she would have been horrified.
So I discreetly informed the females stewardess of the situation and got that resolved.
As we landed, we were informed that baggage claim would be at C25. An elderly couple asked if I could show them the way. Sure
I said. As we approached police swarmed the area a warned everyone back. Long story short... I had the mob from the plane following me as I talked with AA employees to find a way to get our luggage and what could have been a stresful day was just a little delayed. We all got or our lugage and got to go home
Later that evening I googled to see what had happens at C25 or C26. We missed walking into a shooting by mere seconds.
It was an evenful but good day.
Replied by Wescli Wardest on topic What did you do?
What did I do? There are many forms of charity and good will. This entry is not going to be about donating or serving in a kitchen or anything like that. Just simple day to day interactions that make, or made, a difference to another.
As I sat after boarding my flight I noticed the gentleman next to me. He had a pleasant enough demeanor but what caught my attention were the tears rolling down his face. So I asked how he was doing, if he was ready for the flight. I was then privelaged to hear how he loved America and after fourteen years was going home to visit his family in Guatemala. We talked as the plane continued to board and I showed him how to put his phone on airplain mode.
Not long after that we were ready to take off and the stewardess were asking people to turn off and put away their electronic devices. The gentleman began to panic as he didn't understand and wanted to video the take off. So I spoke to the stewardes, explained the situation and that I personally put his phone in airplane mode. The issue was resolved and all was well. As we began to take off he began tearing up and tried to hide the fact by covering his face with his jacket. But then his phone would point in some strange direction. So I steadied his hand and "pat" him on the shoulder reassuringly. It was a touching moment I'm sure I'll never forget.
Later in the flight, the African couple behind me had started feeding their baby. And after all was still and quiet I decided to stretch my legs. Good thing too! The couple had fallen asleep, along with the baby, while breast feeding and left herself completely exposed to the world. Where I'm sure the guys in the flight wouldn't had minded I can only imagine that she would have been horrified.
So I discreetly informed the females stewardess of the situation and got that resolved.
As we landed, we were informed that baggage claim would be at C25. An elderly couple asked if I could show them the way. Sure
I said. As we approached police swarmed the area a warned everyone back. Long story short... I had the mob from the plane following me as I talked with AA employees to find a way to get our luggage and what could have been a stresful day was just a little delayed. We all got or our lugage and got to go homeLater that evening I googled to see what had happens at C25 or C26. We missed walking into a shooting by mere seconds.
It was an evenful but good day.
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6 years 2 months ago #1305
by jzen
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6 years 1 month ago #1349
by Wescli Wardest
Replied by Wescli Wardest on topic What did you do?
Well, this weekend I adopted a dog.
He is a cute little guy and so far has been a wonderful playmate with the dogs we already have.
We rescued him from the Ft Worth shelter. They are SOOOO full right now.
I'll have to get a picture of him to share. But he is sleeping right now.
Tuckered out from all the playing.
He is a cute little guy and so far has been a wonderful playmate with the dogs we already have.
We rescued him from the Ft Worth shelter. They are SOOOO full right now.
I'll have to get a picture of him to share. But he is sleeping right now.
Tuckered out from all the playing.
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6 years 1 month ago #1352
by Senan
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Replied by Senan on topic What did you do?
I saw the pic on Facebook. He looks like a lot of fun! Hopefully he won't eat your house like the others seem to enjoy 
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5 years 11 months ago #1410
by Wescli Wardest
Replied by Wescli Wardest on topic What did you do?
Hello everyone.
Time for another story about being of service. When I tell you what I did some might think, “that sounds more like having fun than being of service!” And I would reply, who says being of service has to be boring or suck? LOL
A few weeks ago I took my brother and a couple of his friends out fishing. Fishing?!?! Yup
Being of service is more than just picking up trash on the side of the road or feeding the hungry. It’s also providing a good role model or example; providing a fun activity for people to do that they haven’t done before; and teaching is always good. But I’ll just tell the story and let you decide.
We went fishing, I think we covered that, and I was the only experienced fisherman in the group. I was also the only one with any fishing gear. Poles, tackle, bait... nope, no one else had any. Good thing I have been fishing since I was a kid and had more than plenty to go around! I spent the day explaining where the fish would be. Why they would be where they were. And more importantly to fishing, how to catch them! We were doing catch and release and used a couple of different techniques for getting the little rascals. Bait fishing, which I prefer, was a bit slow for just about everyone besides myself. So we switched it up to casting lures which takes a bit more skill and explanation. The tricky part is explaining in a way where it’s not boring or like being in a classroom. Which lures to use for which environment and how to use the lures has a lot to do with rather one will be successful or not.
We laughed, joked and talked about important things in life such as family, relationships, work, politics and religion. At one point a water moccasin swam over to where we were. So I popped it with the end of a fishing pole, yes it was that close, and it left. We didn’t make fun of those that were afraid of snakes… and that was hard not to do! LOL But, rather we showed one another that we would stand our ground and have each other’s back. And I got the privilege of spending most of the day taking fish off of hooks and helping out where needed. I didn’t do much fishing personally but it was a good day. And everyone wanted to do it again.
For giggles, I’m posting a pic of myself helping one of the guys get his fish off the hook. Yes… I’m the pudgy one in the green shirt. LOL
I hope each of you get the chance to go out and fish with people. And have a good time as well.
Time for another story about being of service. When I tell you what I did some might think, “that sounds more like having fun than being of service!” And I would reply, who says being of service has to be boring or suck? LOL
A few weeks ago I took my brother and a couple of his friends out fishing. Fishing?!?! Yup
Being of service is more than just picking up trash on the side of the road or feeding the hungry. It’s also providing a good role model or example; providing a fun activity for people to do that they haven’t done before; and teaching is always good. But I’ll just tell the story and let you decide. We went fishing, I think we covered that, and I was the only experienced fisherman in the group. I was also the only one with any fishing gear. Poles, tackle, bait... nope, no one else had any. Good thing I have been fishing since I was a kid and had more than plenty to go around!
I spent the day explaining where the fish would be. Why they would be where they were. And more importantly to fishing, how to catch them! We were doing catch and release and used a couple of different techniques for getting the little rascals. Bait fishing, which I prefer, was a bit slow for just about everyone besides myself. So we switched it up to casting lures which takes a bit more skill and explanation. The tricky part is explaining in a way where it’s not boring or like being in a classroom. Which lures to use for which environment and how to use the lures has a lot to do with rather one will be successful or not.We laughed, joked and talked about important things in life such as family, relationships, work, politics and religion. At one point a water moccasin swam over to where we were. So I popped it with the end of a fishing pole, yes it was that close, and it left. We didn’t make fun of those that were afraid of snakes… and that was hard not to do! LOL But, rather we showed one another that we would stand our ground and have each other’s back. And I got the privilege of spending most of the day taking fish off of hooks and helping out where needed. I didn’t do much fishing personally but it was a good day. And everyone wanted to do it again.
For giggles, I’m posting a pic of myself helping one of the guys get his fish off the hook. Yes… I’m the pudgy one in the green shirt. LOL
I hope each of you get the chance to go out and fish with people. And have a good time as well.
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5 years 9 months ago #1725
by jzen
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