Shame on me

We are staying at a private RV park about 5 miles from downtown San Antonio and decide to take the day to visit the famous river walk.  We considered riding our bikes but its a bit far for Brielle.  The beast is so big its hard to maneuver and parking could be a bear.  But the #42 bus stops right across the street from the RV park and takes us right downtown.  $4.75 gets all 5 of us a ride and we couldn’t have timed getting on the bus any better.

As we’re riding along with pretty typical city bus folks I decide I need some help figuring out where to get off the bus.  Who should I ask?  We’re pretty much the only people who aren’t tatted up…one guy in particular is inked up pretty good including a large one across the back of his bald head that reads “Lopez”.  I decide I will NOT ask Mr. Lopez for help and instead find an older guy to ask.  As the older gentleman is trying to help who should turn around, but Mr. Lopez.  Mr. Lopez suggests a stop for us but really I don’t hear anything…I’m still taking in how this guy looks.  He must sense my lack of comprehension and says “just get off with me and I’ll show ya”.  So, when the bus stops and Mr. Lopez stands up we all follow him off the bus and he very kindly walks us about a half a block to the stairs leading down to the river walk.  He describes what we can find in each direction before leaving us to go on our merry way.

Thank you Mr. Lopez for helping us out.

God, forgive me for judging Mr. Lopez  based on the way he looked.

5 thoughts on “Shame on me

  • February 9, 2016 at 2:56 pm
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    Yes, shame on you. Remember Jesus said “I came not to judge…only my father has that authority”.

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    • February 10, 2016 at 2:24 pm
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      Huck,

      In reading my post, it could appear to be a harsh criticism of you. It was not meant to come across that way. There should be no shame on your part whatsoever for succumbing to a human tendency to respond defensively to an unknown situation, in this case, an intimidating appearing tattooed man. My post was meant to be a gentle reminder not only to you, but to others reading your post. I am extremely proud of the person you are, and the example you present to those who come in contact with you, and the wonderful opportunity you are affording your family. Please accept my apology if my post came across too negatively.

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      • February 10, 2016 at 2:30 pm
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        I totally knew what you meant! No apology required 🙂

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  • February 9, 2016 at 3:28 pm
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    But the good thing is God forgives and you also have to be careful, unfortunately, since you have your precious family with you now days. Love you Granna

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