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Her Name Is Marilyn She worked in the same office I do...at least she did until today. I remember the first day she started work. The receptionist had left her alone with a big bank of phones that she didn't know how to answer. Marilyn stopped me and asked for help. It's not my department either, but we figured it out and laughed at our mistakes...we became friends that day. We had the same break time so we'd spend 15 minutes drinking coffee and talking each morning. I'd ask her how work was going and she'd say something like, "It's rough out there, Nora". I knew she was feeling overwhelmed and struggling, but I didn't realize how rough it was. I saw her at the elevators today and tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around and her eyes were red and puffy. "Allergies?" I asked. She dropped her forehead on my shoulder and started crying..."They fired me today." I hugged her and let her cry. I asked why and she said she just couldn't get the hang of the job. We exchanged phone #'s and said we'd have lunch soon. I hope she knows I meant it...that it wasn't one of those empty phrases. I think she does...I'll call her and make sure she knows. This afternoon I thought alot about how devestated she was. It seems to me that there are two things that can smash a person's self-esteem into tiny pieces: Having someone you love tell you that your relationship is over...and getting fired. Both of those things cut to your very core...in essence you're being told that you just don't measure up. You're not the right fit for the job/relationship. It takes a lot to come back from that kind of rejection! I'm praying that God will find the job that will fit Marilyn perfectly...and that He will protect her feelings of self-worth so they won't take too drastic of a hit!! |
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You have a lovely heart sister. Am proud of what you've done. You're the kind that I would want to have as a friend. Yes, I too will be praying for Marilyn. And may we have a lot more of your kind in this world. God Bless. Sandra
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1 post 2/29/2008 12:08 pm |
A great little worship song - "Oh, to be His hand extended" Oh, to be His hand extended, reaching out to the oppressed. Let me touch Him, let me touch Jesus, so that others may know and be blessed! Nora, you were the hand of Jesus extended to Marilyn during a moment of great hurt. The comfort & compassion that you shared with her was a thumbnail snapshot of Christ's love in action. We are to be instant in-season and out-of-season as believers, reaching out to others as the Holy Spirit gives opportunity. Thank you, Nora for reminding us by your compassion that was shown towards Marilyn. Jesus said, He would never leave us or forsake us! We will never suffer His rejection! PTL! 
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2/29/2008 7:34 pm |
Charles, To be a reflection of Jesus to another...for even a moment...wow...humbling, exhilarating, awe-inspiring. If it were possible for me to be speechless...(it's not  )..your kind words would do it. I'd love to hear that worship song...the words are beautiful!
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