Life With Frenchie

Last week, a couple of coworkers and I were at our favorite little study spot - Panera. While sitting there, we heard the sound of someone’s drink hitting the ground. Turning around, we saw the person who had spilled her drink was confined to a wheelchair and apparently had trouble getting around. My friend and I were a few tables away while there were tables of people surrounding the lady. Without hesitation, the people in her area got up and helped move her away from the spill (she later communicated that her motorized wheelchair was having problems operating properly), gather her belongings, clean up the area, and make sure that she had everything that she needed. The young employee that had been making sure that the dining area was clean worked with the lady and helped her get settled at a new seat and assured her that everything was fine (she was apologizing profusely for the mess). Your first inclination may be to say “Well, that’s his job!” but if you’ve come in contact with any body working with the public in any capacity lately, you should know that just because it’s their job doesn’t mean that they always do it, least of all with patience and a smile!

Later that evening, I was at home watching TV with EP and MM when I saw one of those commercials from Liberty Mutual where the first person does something nice and it continues on and on as people observe the good deeds and do a good deed themselves. I have since found out from Mom Central that those commercials have turned into an entire project - The Responsibility Project. MM and I visited the website and poked around. At her age, I am trying to make sure that she is learning, and practicing, the right values in her life. We watched a video about a young “scout” who lost some of her cookies that she was selling. In turn, a young boy found the boxes, but was jumped by some bullies who took away his glasses. later, the young girl found his glasses. In the end, the boy found the girl and gave her back her cookies and she gave him back his glasses. It’s just another example of how random acts of responsibility can come full circle.

There are also blogs on there from various people with interesting discussions ranging from Children and Parenting to Politics (of course!).  They discuss current issues and events and really make you think about what it means to be responsible. You want to help start your kids talking? Visit this site with them and take your pick of topics!

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