One day I ran into a stranger as he passed by me. I said to sorry to 1immediately. He replied with a smile and said, "I'm sorry, 2. I wasn't watching out for you."
Later that day. When I was cooking, my 3 was too close to me. When I turned to get 4 milk, I nearly knocked her over.
"Move out of the way." I shouted.
She walked away 5. But I didn't feel like I had to say sorry to her.
While I was in bed that night. My husband said to me. While dealing with a stranger, you were6, but with the daughter you love, you were unkind. Your daughter 7 you some flowers she picked herself. You'll find them in the kitchen by the door. Have you seen the tears 8 her eyes?
I felt quite sorry for my lovely daughter. Then I went to her bedroom to tell her that I shouldn't have 9 her. She kissed me on my cheek and said, "It's ok, mom. I love you anyway."
If we can be polite to strangers, 10 can't we do the same for the ones we love?
