When I flew to Denmark in April I read the safety information in the pocket of the chair in front of me. It is always wise to be prepared. I wanted to know where the safety exits were. I wanted to know where the bathroom was and I wanted to know what to do if the cabin pressure dropped.
The safety exits were in front of me. The bathroom was eight seats behind me. If the cabin pressure dropped I was supposed to put my oxygen mask on first and then put my childs mask on. I did not have any of my children with me. But I did see that I was supposed to put my mask on before I put my childs mask on. I actually get to do something before my child. Or, to take care of my child I need to take care of myself first.
Do you know the saying, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. [Matthew 7:12]? Would I really want someone else to treat me like I treat myself? I forget to make appointments to get my teeth cleaned, but my children’s teeth are brushed and flossed and polished every six months.
I use an old towel with holes, a bit threadbare, when we go to the pool. I will spend the 14.99$ for each of my children to have a nice beach towel to take to the pool. I wonder if I just don’t think of it, or do I think I am really not worth $14.99. I tried to buy myself a towel at a local National Discount Store last week. I looked at several I liked for about 16 minutes. I walked out without a towel. I couldn’t spend the 14.99$ for the Lacost towel with the alligators.
Yes, Pamela there is a new towel for you. You are worthy of clean teeth and a new towel. Embrace your value. Buy a towel, make an appointment to get your teeth cleaned.
Yesterday I went to Costco to buy chicken, strawberries ( to remind me of California), paper for the printer, red pepper and oranges. I walked past a display of towels. I stood there for several minutes and then placed one in my cart. It is made in Egypt of 100% Egyptian cotton. I am supposed to wash it before use, machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Item # 129453. It has stripes. It is mine.
My mask is on, I can breath on my own. Now to put on my child’s mask.
