Last night one of my friends was robbed at gunpoint. He works at a Sprint store here in San Diego. As he and his co-worker were closing the store, two men came in with guns, forced them on the floor with guns to their heads, tied their legs up, took money from him and from the register (about $500), and ran off.
Yesterday I had a crazy day at work too. I was busy working from 8:00 in the morning until 8:30 at night. It was one of those days where I could have been the CCP (Complainers Club President). Looking back over the day, because it was such a hectic day, I pretty much complained and grumbled most of the day.
When I saw my friend and he told me about HIS workday, I realized that my day wasn't so bad. I am so grateful that my friend and his coworker were not harmed. God's grace is so amazing. How many times have we heard about robberies where people were hurt physically or even killed. That my friend survived this ordeal, something that most of us will never even have to experience, is enough to be grateful about.
The incident with my friend gave me perspective in the midst of my crazy day. I am sad that he had to experience that horrible situation but I am grateful for the perspective it has given me...it was one that I so desperately needed...and I won't complain!
With all of its imperfections and challenges, today is still the best day yet! -Ralph Marston
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