This morning I was on the train on my way to work. There was a Filipino lady sitting next to me sniffling. Eventually her sniffles became louder and a lot more frequent. I could see out the corner of my eyes she was no longer just wiping her nose. She was drying the pain that soaked her face. I could tell she was deeply sorrowed and needing someone so I turned to her to ask if she was ok. She shook her head no and broke down. She looked at me and said my mother unexpectedly died on Thursday from stage four cancer. My heart sunk almost as deep as hers. (There was no way I could begin to imagine the pain she was feeling but I would try to help comfort her.)I told her that I was so sorry to hear this. She went on to tell me more about her family back home and how much it hurt. I said to the woman I know youre hurting a lot right now but things will get better. I told her her mother will no longer feel suffering and pain. I let her know that I would pray for both her and her mother. And that she wouldnt want to see her so upset. But I also let her know that she needed to take this time to just cry and feel and grieve. I told her that the pain would always feel this bad (of course it would because its her mother) but eventually she will become stronger and it will be easier to accept this as the years go by. This lady thanked me for talking to her on a loud crowded train. I was shocked and puzzled by everyones reaction to this ladys silent cries when she was only sniffling. Everyone stared and looked away as if this woman wasnt worthy of anyones comfort. For the short moment I spoke to this lady she began to calm down and you could see she just needed someone in this moment she was having. In my heart I believe this woman is going to be alright. Everyone please remember we are ALL HUMAN. Im terrible and awkward at comforting people its not really my thing...but dont let the opportunity to help someone in a moment of their life pass you by because you feel awkward. Thats selfish. We all need a hand even sometimes from a stranger. Before I got off the train I put my arms on her shoulder and told her I would pray for her and things will get better. She said thank you and God bless your heart. I appreciate and cherish these moments with strangers. I challenge you all to reach out and be someones rock for 10 minutes. Also please say a small prayer for this lady and her mothers soul. Peace and Love -Shantel💗
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:30:47 +0000
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