I really do feel like He listens. The past few nights, well, okay, honestly, the whole last week of work has been so stressful. Mostly in part to one particular person. And the past two nights especially.
So before I even got out of my car, I sat in silence and I prayed. I asked Him to give me the patience and strength to make it through the night with a smile on my face. And really, honestly, to not snap and scream at some one. And tonight He definately heard my prayer. I was desperately trying to get out work at a decent hour (which did not happen by the way) and so I started doing my end of shift sidework. When one of my coworkers comes back in a panic and needs my help. I can do that. Jacque to the Rescue.
Well……….There was nothing to be done. No new tables. Two people had joined a party she already was taking care of. The party started at 8 people, then went to about 15, then rapidly shrank to 4. Then these 2 came in. So, I put down everything, and got their drink orders. Two bottles, easy enough. No food either. But I made the mistake of putting them under her name, on that party’s ticket.
She couldn’t handle one more person, and she snapped on me. I had been trying to help her all night. Running food. Side work. Clearing her tables. And it seemed like every time I did, she gave me an attitude. But still I continued to help her. My manager got fed up and snapped back on my behalf. But I simply put in their drink orders, and walked away from her. And when she came to me to apologize, I accepted it and smiled and continued to do my job.
If you know me, you know this must be an act of God. I am not that nice or forgiving, or unconfrontational. Praise the Lord. I still have a job, and well…she probably does not.
