Today was a strange day...
I went into work early, to be part of a meeting about changing the way part of my job is done.
I've been trying for years to get interest from management to allow me to change things, and been blocked at almost every turn...
...And now they've hired someone who's sole purpose is to do this thing - aaarrrrgggghhh
It did make me realise that that higher level work, looking and changing the how the work is done is something I'd like to pursue more than I am at the moment.
I left work, tired and hungry, crossed the road and saw a girl sitting on the pavement, looking at her phone.
As I approached I saw that she was crying, and I walked on by.
Well, nearly.
I stopped and made conversation, asking what was wrong and sitting next to her.
She cried and cried, telling me about herself and what was wrong.
I gave her a hug and listened as she talked and unburdened herself
When she asked why I was helping her, I just shrugged and said it was the right thing to do - walk on by, or stop and help, there's really no choice.
I got her standing and we walked about a little and I walked her to a pub, so she could have a wee.
As I left her there, I realised I've grown and come a long way from the Lost Boy that I was just a short few years ago.
She reminded me of several of the girls I used to know, of roughly the same age, and the troubles they had.
There's more to the tale, but it's private and stays between me and her.
So, if you know a 20 year old care worker, who lives in Kilburn, by the name of Cassie, who was helped by a stranger on this evening...
...Say hello from me, and ask her to get in touch - just so I know she's ok.
Well, that's my good deed for the day
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