Comments on: “His Name is Carlos”

By: sista cala

sista cala — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 03:02:39 +0000

What a wonderful reminder. Without the ones behind the scenes, the scenes could be ugly. Steve's comment reminded me of something I heard a long time ago, but I don't remember where. "It doesn't matter how high up the ladder you are, you had to start at the bottom rung."

By: gail

gail — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:26:04 +0000

This was a great story. I have already sent the post to several co-workers. My manager in Temple just loved it and asked if he could pass it on. He already comes to Waco monthly and takes out 3 employees to lunch to get to know them and for them to get to know him. Everyone has a "story" and is interesting if we get to know them. Thanks for this post. Gail

By: George Van Kirk

George Van Kirk — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:19:48 +0000

Great story. People like the doctor have a gift I think - it's an extra measure of love. Love takes time, at odd times, to connect. My neighbor came over to borrow my truck yesterday to fetch a truckload of mulch. I had an urge to drive him to get the stuff instead of simply loaning the truck. What a blessing! I hadn't talked with him for months - a busy guy he is. All it took was some time. I think we need to discipline ourselves to slow down our hurried, often superfluous lives to talk to at least one person a day who is not on our usual "route" and discover a new "fact" God can use in us.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:45:05 +0000

Greg,

Thanks so much for what you said. I appreciate you coming by this blog.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:43:53 +0000

Thanks Keith (Davis)--I will be sure to read this on you blog.

Thanks Darin. I appreciate you coming by.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:42:58 +0000

Steve,

A very good reminder about waiters/waitresses and other service workers. I have heard the same comments made regarding the "after church" crowd on Sundays. That is sad.

Thanks Steve.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:38:22 +0000

Keith (Reid),

Thanks for a great comment. I have been in that grocery store many times and could just see that check out line you were in.

I appreciate the reminder of the need to see the Carlos' of this world.

By: Steve Puckett

Steve Puckett — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:42:38 +0000

As you noticed at the conclusion of my latest blog, I mentioned that God most often speaks to us in the mundane or regular routine of life. I think a custodian that served at Greg England's church in Long Beach when he first moved there was a great example of what you are talking about. As I recall, he was a PHd and taught at a university for awhile but decided to take time off from the stress of his environment to just serve. He chose this job. I have to think that he was the most over-qualified janitor on the planet at that timeâ€“sort of a Good Will Hunting type. I am amazed at how so many of us take for granted all those who serve us. My wife is a college teacher and she always had someone in her classes who is a waiter/waitress. These workers always comment on what poor tippers some people areâ€“especially those Sunday church goers. Needless to say we always greet our waiter/waitress and give a 20% tip. But there are some wonderful stories inside of those people who serve in jobs that keep us happy and comfortable. Thanks for your thoughts. Peace.