Dear friends: A Temper Tantrum
On a shopping trip to Aldi’s I noticed a mother with a girl who was two and a boy who was one sitting together in her cart.. The boy was having a temper tantrum. I know how embarrassing that can be. Besides she was just beginning to shop.
So I thought maybe I could help settle him down. So I went over and tried to talk to him. But he would have nothing to do with me.
So I just started talking to his sister. “How old are you? What’s your name? How old is your brother? . “What is his name? She replied “Noah.” Hearing his name the boy started to quiet down and pay attention. After some more question and answers the kids and I shook hands and said goodbye.
Then we both did our shopping. We passed each other several times. The kids would say “Hi” and wave each time we saw each other.
Then as we went through the checkout the mother remarked, “Thank you so much, what is your name?” the kids waved saying “Goodbye Jim” It was fun and cute.
Sometimes peacemaking can be simple.
Shalom, Jim
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