"You, me...we are the same."

[Contrary1]

One final post before I try to sleep.

A couple weeks ago, the husband and I tried a new Mexican restaurant that had opened up a few blocks away. The young man who waited on us was efficient and friendly; even though there was an obvious language barrier.

I wasn't all that impressed with my meal, but the rice they served was the best I have ever eaten. My husband said his burrito was above average. I didn't complain about my food. I never do on the first visit to any restaurant. You either like the food or you don't. I figure judgment should come on subsequent visits.

I asked for a cup to take my leftover drink with me, and this character brings me a styrofoam container, obviously meant for food. He says, in broken English, "Here, you can just pour your drink into this", and made like he was leaving. My expression must have been priceless. He immediately pulls a cup from behind his back, and says, "Just kidding!" He had me.

It was about 1:30 pm, and he proceeds to tell us it will be a long day...he started work at 10:00 am.
About 10:30 that evening, I drove past the restaurant again. It was closed, but; that same young man who served and joked with us was still there. That's one helluva long day.

So; two days ago I decided I wanted some more of the best rice I had ever tasted. I stopped, to get some to go. While I was waiting, this same man and I conversed back and forth. I told him that I was looking for a part time job, because my family was having financial problems, and that I wanted to help them. I added that the prospects were not all that great, since I was 57.

I thought at first that he may have misunderstood me, since I did not mean my husband and myself. I was referring to extended family who are having a rough time. I was just thinking about extra cash to help them out.

He put his arms around me and said "Don't ever think that way. If you think that way, it won't happen. You will find work. Look at me. Look where we are. There is no difference. You, me...we are the same."

It was then that I realized, he did not misunderstand me. He knew that my intentions were to help my family. More than likely, he was doing the same thing, and there he was; encouraging me.

When was the last time an American stranger put their arms around you and offered words of support?

[elleng]

1. (((Contrary 1)))

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[tkmorris]

2. That touched me. Thank you.

We would all do well to remember that, and pass it on. For every Mexican, every black person or white person, every Native American, every Iraqi, every Korean, every Chinese, every Russian, every Nigerian, every Indian. Every Muslim and Catholic and Protestant and Buddhist, every man woman and child we see, everywhere we go........

"You, me...... we are the same".

[GliderGuider]

3. It is my honour

to give the 5th rec.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

4. He understood

He understood the meaning behind all religions--that we are one.

[Peace Teacher]

5. We are indeed the same.