Insight please
Posted by cindy in Uncategorized at 9:02 pm | 
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Another story. I am downtown at Second Saturday. Lots of people milling around listening to music, looking at art. I am standing in the middle of it all just looking around. A man walked up to me and said, “are you a christian woman?” “I am” I answered. He said, “Will you pray for me?” “yes” was my answer. He began telling me in a barely audible voice what his concerns were. I took his hands and prayed with him. He then asked me for money. I looked staight at him and said, “I’m sorry James, I don’t have any cash on me.” He imediately pulled away from me and yelled, “don’t you lie to me” I reached out for him and said “I’m not lying to you” He continued to yell at me and walked away, very angry. I won’t explain more or tell you what was going on in my head because I’m very curious as to what someone elses take on this is. What was the message for me? What is the message for you?
10th of July, 2006 at 11:54 pm
hmmm…you were brave…I don’t know how I would have reacted. I honestly don’t know that I would have responded.
11th of July, 2006 at 12:01 am
wow - why is this the first time I’m hearing this story? I was there on Saturday ….and I saw you yesterday…..but …now that I’ve been lumped in with the rest of the entire world I can’t tell you what this means - strange thing is, I know,
but nope, not telling
11th of July, 2006 at 12:06 am
Obahsomah-thanks for the comment and the honest. Did you get the brown shoes?
Heath- I’ll deal with you later!!
11th of July, 2006 at 12:13 am
I went with the gold…they just went better with this suit. I loved the brown ones though…but I only had the budget for one pair, so one had to go back. Steve’s going to be there in Sacramento this week for work. I told him he needs to find Abbey a salwar kameez while he’s there!
11th of July, 2006 at 12:29 am
OH, I have a sister-in-law who knows someone at “Baliwood” boutique. She would love to take him and get him a deal. I might be totally off on what country your outfit was from but it reminded me of indian stuff. You can get ahold of me at ckruschel05@sbcglobal.net if you are interested.
11th of July, 2006 at 12:34 am
Yes, it is from India. I wore it in our friends’ wedding in Bombay. Our friends live there in Sacramento. Steve actually lived with them while he worked there. I’ll let Steve know about your friend…thanks!
11th of July, 2006 at 12:04 pm
was the man homeless? i’ve had experiences like this with homeless people. they ask for $$$ and when i offer to buy them food they get mad. i think he wanted to soften up your heart with his problems and the prayer bit before he went for the $$$, since it didn’t work he probably felt like he wasted time there with you. after all he’s “in business” and has places to go and people to see
11th of July, 2006 at 12:06 pm
amazing!
11th of July, 2006 at 2:12 pm
sounds like he was being manipulative personally. i wouldnt know how to react either though.
half moon
11th of July, 2006 at 2:27 pm
Cindy, sometimes I don’t know about you! Hello! Why didn’t you tell me about this? Are you and I going to have resume our Tapa’s night out?
Actually, I agree with half moon. He was being manipulative. It is important that you remember safety, as well. I’ve had similar things happen to me where the people have grabbed onto me even after I’ve given them money. Use your head. Your street smarts, girl!
11th of July, 2006 at 8:48 pm
Niza-he was definately an addict of some sort. Yes, manipulation was his game. I guess I just think that there is a lesson in everything and didn’t want to miss out on what that was.
Halfmoon-thanks. Questioning whether I did handle it correctly or not. Do I pray because it’s powerful, whether he accepted it or not. Or do I back away and let him know I see his game.
Sue-You know me. Safety is never an issue!