Stranded and P.O'd.

[Kat817 19]

I have one of each type of neighbor. The snobby ones to my south, and right next door on the north side, are the ones like you are talking about Lisa. They will help in any way---me or whoever, they are kind, decent people. We watch out for one another. The snobby neighbors ignore us all!!!! I think we ALL prefer it that way!

This thread has made me more aware, and wanting not to be like the original guy who ignored her need for help---made me want to be more helpful. I guess I need a reminder now & then!!

Kat

[ReneBean 3]

I understand the safety issue - a woman in a parking lot really CAN present a danger to the church - if you let her in and she unlocks a door, or pulls a gun, or whatever - BUT - offering to call a tow truck or the police or the home for you would have been the proper response.

A simple explanation that he could not let you into the church - but he would be happy to make a call for you would have made you feel better - and safer.

[kebsa 1]

I agree with Jachut comment and the ensuing replies that the person could have at elast offered to make a call but if we are thnkning in a christian and caring manner we wll not be so quick to judge his behaviour. WHAT IF and know it is a big " what if"! but jsut what if that man had been in a life threatening situation related to helpng others in the past. THis is the sort of thing that can lead to post traumatic shock syndrome and even simple events can trgger awful flashbacks that go right back to the orignal event- it is very real and feals everybt as terrifying as the original event. so I would feed back to the local pastor, they can look at whot was and the actual event. I can understand Devanas fear and hurt but none of us should be so quick to judge