#29 Elderly Woman with Broom

January 11, 1979

I only have a vague memory, so I was pleased to run across a diary entry. 

My biggest thrill of the day was picking up a 70ish lady walking down the middle of a snowy side street in U City.  She wore a huge fur coat and a purple hat covered in pinkish feathers.  She scooted slowly along with the support of a broom.  I asked her if she needed a ride and then gave her one to the bank.   She slowly got out clinging tightly to the door.  I felt a wave of compassion as I reached across to her, "Here, don't forget your broom."

Thank you dear lady in pink feathers!   I had a lot on my mind that day.  I was getting ready to start student teaching and I was dreading it.  I was worried that I had would hate it and end up wasting my 4 years of college.  You were a nice distraction that day.  You made me stop to think about someone besides my self.  I remember you as older than "70ish"... but I was much younger then. I hope when I am your age I'll grab a broom and use it proudly if I need it!