Mrs. Goldberg called the Elmans and asked Rachel if she was available the next night. When Rachel responded she was free, Mrs. Goldberg thanked her and told her it was very important and she should arrive promptly at 7:45 the next evening.
Tuesday night arrived and Mrs. Goldberg waited at the window at 7:45. She did not see or hear from the babysitter. She waited a bit longer and tried calling Rachel but the line was busy.
By 8 o’clock she became angry. She started expressing her views about Rachel and their family in general. “How could a girl be so irresponsible? I always had my doubts about them.”
At 8:02 there was a knock on the door. She opened it expectantly only to find her husband. She became even more angry.
At 8:05 she you again try to call Rachel and this time her mother picked up the phone. Furious, Mrs. Goldberg asked to speak with Rachel.
”Oh are you the one Rachel was supposed to babysit for?” Mrs. Elman asked. “You hung up before you told Rachel your name.”
Thought: We all have had experiences like this. Being self-righteous serves not purpose. Beating up on oneself also does little good. So, what is the right way? Accept the wrong. Try to do better next time. Forgive them and yourself and move on.
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