Mean People Suck

I'm sure you've seen this bumper sticker. Now I know why its out there. I don't know why, but I've been running into more than my share of mean people lately. I'm losing faith in humanity big time.

Yesterday DS10 had his MRI, and I was butting heads with the "anti-Dawn". The first nurse we were greeted by, who happened to share my name, was giving me attitude about our decision to not sedate our son for the MRI. I knew DS10 was mature enough to understand the importance of the medical scan and he follows directions. After the hour long scan, the MRI tech, (who was warm and friendly), said DS10 did better than most adults at staying still! Of course the anti-Dawn had to get her two cents in and make a comment, but I felt justified. I know my children better than any professional.

Later that day we were suppose to see the neurologist, but the clinic had changed our appointment on us and failed to notify us. DH had taken the day off from work, so needless to say, this was annoying. They could have said, "We're sorry. We made a mistake," but this never came out of anyone's lips. Instead we got to hear, "We always notify people if we change appointments." We however did not receive any notice so obviously, someone dropped the ball. I needed to hear a simple, "we're sorry," but heaven forbid anyone admits fault.

My other mean people experience this week was at my part time job. We had a tornado warning and had to evacuate the pool. I was surprised to find out parents were angry about the interruption during the swim lesson. You would think their child's safety would have been their first concern. This truly shocked me, and I couldn't understand why people were blaming me for the weather!

People have lost their compassion. Or maybe they never had it to start with. I'm always amazed at how clerks rarely look you in the eye. Occasionaly I've run into people who haven't lost the art of pleasantry, and it causes me to step back for a second because the action is so unfamilar!

I know I need to look harder for the good in people. I'm just bummed out that I have to look for it. It should be something that shines from all of us.