What you are not afraid of an escalator?
I vaguely remember a fall down some stairs when I was a very young child. It seems like there was a tricycle involved. I cannot remember the details.
I just know that for as long as I can remember I have been very unsure of myself when coming down steps.
And you let those steps be electronically operated - real, sincere FEAR!
My family and friends have seen me walk a long way in search of stairs - to avoid an escalator.
So - I recently was enjoying grandchild #5 (my little effervescent) at the Avenue's Mall. We had parked on the second level, visited two of her selected stores and were looking for another when I saw it - on the lower level so we walked down the steps.
I told her I don't like escalators.
There were two more places she wanted to go - one back on the second level and the other - we were not sure.
So I suggested that we go into Penney's and take the elevator up. I'll never forget her words as the door opened and she saw a caution sign on the floor - loose tile.
"Grandma I'm afraid of an elevator".
I assured her it was safe and she need not be afraid.
We were soon back in the mall and still looking for that one more place when I spotted it -- DOWN STAIRS
Okay, we would just walk to the stairs and walk back.
Except I had just told her not to be afraid.
You guessed it - that's what she said to me.
"Come on, Grandma, you don't need to be afraid. It will be all right... I'll help you:'
Only once we got there, little Miss Effervescent was on the escalator - on her way down and grandma "FROZE".
Fortunately a nice young man (and what seemed to be a huge crowd of onlookers) saw my angst.
He was very helpful and took my arm as we made our descent.
So now my granddaughter and I have a plan.
She's going to work on elevators - and me -- oh help - I'm going to master the escalator
"When I get really afraid I come to you (God) in trust" (Psalm 56:3 The Message)
May your life be filled with enough sunshine
to make you appreciate the shadows!
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