I don't even know where to begin except for I showed up to a much-needed massage appointment per request from the massage person to be there 15 minutes early. I showed up 15 minutes early only to wait an additional 15 minutes before she was ready. I felt a little upset as she wanted me to show up early so she could get her kids and not have to cut my massage short. I kept asking myself - what is the reason for this so what is the reason that I need to wait and have to spend more time away from my family when she's clearly not respecting my time.
My main reason for this massage 1) had a coupon and a really great deal on Groupon, so I thought I would give it a shot. It's a new place that I haven't been to and I can see why the reviews have been rather poor. 2) I really just wanted some peace and quiet. I also thought this would be a great time to work on praying for my day.
I was a little disappointed when I walked into the room, which was right off of the front door of the salon. There are clumps of hair all over the floor and dirty massage sheets on the floor as well. Things were not looking good.
As my massage person began, she began to talk, a lot. I had the thought that my silence would subdue her chatter and I could continue on in my massage and peace. Boy, was I wrong. She proceeded to ask me questions about my children, and also asked if I was Christian. She then asked where I went to church and if she could pray over my massage. This was definitely a new experience for me. I've had quite a few massages in my over 30 and a half years and this is the first time that this has happened. Not the first time a massage person has been chatty though. She asked me what I wanted to pray for, and I said Grace. At this point in my mind I really needed grace Grace. Grace for understanding why I was in this position. Grace for understanding why she was the person that was chosen for me.
The chatter continued on, she continued to question me about real estate and said that she wanted to get into the business. She also told me she had a cleaning business. 2 children 14 months apart, WorldVentures business, wanted to open up a Christian Day Spa, a mobile pet massage parlor, a mobile cleaning business, a mobile massage business, and a food cart.
I was really spinning my wheels trying to figure out why I was here. To listen?
As the massage continued, it was more of the same. Then it turned political. I don't even talk politics with my closest friends and my husband. I am so not even sure which way is up anymore with this election, so I did pray about it. I had to turn the conversation around some other way and I didn't know how. I was still just more or less baffled as to why someone would actually bring up religion and politics in a setting that is supposed to be serene and quiet and relaxing and calming. I'd rather talk about my weight to a stranger than who I'm voting (voted) for!
After my massage, we went out to the pedicure bowls, where I continued on with my pampering journey. I received a sugar scrub on my feet which was okay. She continued to tell me that I would be really good at her World Ventures business, which is something I understand in the direct-sales Life on how to recruit people. I couldn't fault her for trying. I couldn't fault her toward any of these points for being an entrepreneur. I myself have at one time or another I had my hands in too many fires.
I'm not sure what got me next to continue my ask for Grace other than the fact that on the blanket that I was working at MOPS today, she continued to put samples of sugar scrub in my bag that continue to spill with her wet hands full of sugar scrub all over the blanket. She neglected to say anything not even I'm sorry. Hours of work for someone to make this blanket have now been ruined that I cannot even get rid of the stickiness of the sugar scrub all over this blanket. I totally felt that my day was lost and that I have given over 90 minutes plus the time of waiting and waiting for her only to be befuddled at the end. I've asked God as to why he's put me in this position and I still cannot figure it out. Only thing that I have gathered is that I need Grace, forgiveness, and patience.
I'm not really sure where I'm going with this. I know God is around us at all times and he comes in many different forms. I'm not sure what message I was receiving today, but it definitely felt one that I didn't need. Maybe for some reason things will Circle back and I will see the light but he has shown me with this person. I'm still a little upset, and I'm feeling very selfish about it. I've worked very hard on this beautiful blanket, only to have to rip out hours upon hours of work and money and materials only to start over.
For those reading, I ask you for Grace, forgiveness, and prayer for patience. There's a lot of things that upset me quite often and flip my triggers, but I'm not sure why this one is so ingrained into my skin.
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