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My 3-4 minute encounter with a young man

I got on the elevator and one of the men who works in the building was there.

*he is about to exit but realizes it is not the right floor - we laugh

ME: Hi! How are YOU?

HIM: Alive! I feel ALIVE!!! I wake up and I thank God that I am alive!

ME: I love that! That is wonderful

***it's my floor

ME: *on my way out - What's your name?

HIM: You won't believe it. JESUS (Spanish pronunciation) like Jesus!

ME: Ohhhh perfection! I love it! Byyyyeeeee!

A young man is exiting another elevator at the same time.

I am walking behind him.

It is a nice summer morning and he has on the 'hoochie daddy shorts' + a nice floral shirt + sunglass case in his hand.

After a few steps, I say what's in my head? (compliment people - not in a flirty way)

ME: You have on the perfect brunch outfit.

HIM: I'm actually on my way to work.

ME: oooooh! Well you look nice.

***I really want to ask where he works (because of the outfit) but I don't

HIM: I was sick so I am curious to see how I will feel at work today. I had an ulcer.

ME: oh noooo! Well GodSpeed to you! How did it show up / how did you know?

HIM: I passed out while having dinner Thursday night. I woke up Friday morning and went to the ER

***the mother / nurturer in me wanted to say - WHAT!?! Why did you wait til Friday ?!? - but I just listened!

WARNING: in case you are squeamish like me - gross alert

HIM: They told me I had bleeding plus there was blood in my stool. They kept me Friday and part of Saturday.

ME: WHAT!?!?! Had you not seen this happening at home?

HIM: Yes but I was thinking it would pass.

ME: Well interesting that I am the person you ran into this morning because this EXACT THING just happened to [someone I am close to].

ME: They had a colonoscopy. Several polyps were found + a really large one. They said he came just in time. [They are older than you]

HIM: ooooh. I've been thinking about getting one because that runs in my family.

ME: This is why you ran into me! Get the colonoscopy young man. Make the appointment.

HIM: Yeah I should. I will.

* We've made it to the parking garage and part ways.

I think about him while I drive off.

I hope he follows up.

Then I wonder how can I follow up with him.

Mental gymnastics begin.

INNER DIALOGUE: Drop a reminder note off with building to give to him

INNER DIALOGUE: You've done your part, you can't take on his problem.

INNER DIALOGUE: Does his family know about this incident

INNER DIALOGUE: Sally you gotta let this go - I can't.

INNER DIALOGUE: pray.

*Remember, I just got off the elevator with Jesus.

Please join me in sending him good vibes, good juju, and prayer.

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My suggestion is for us to remember to listen to the whispers (to say something, to do something, etc…).

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THAT’S IT Y’ALL - see ya here next Sunday at 3:33p CT

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Sally Mc