a bit ironic
that the man who was installing my wood flooring
showed up at my house
on the second day of work
looking rough
telling me how he had helped his friend
take down a dying tree in his yard
only to be knocked out cold and hit in the ribs
by a wayward giant branch
a piece of wood
that did not fall into place as planned.
I suggested he take the day off
to go to the doc or for some r&r
to come back and finish
whenever he felt better.
glad he took me up on my offer
and left for the day.
shows something about his work ethic
that he showed up
the very next day
prepared to work as hard as ever.
his comment –
” I know I look like I’ve been hit by a tree, but I’m okay,
it’s not the worst thing that’s ever happened to me.
lots of people have it a lot worse.”
—
“as you slide down the banister of life,
may all the splinters be going in the right direction.”
– author unknown
—
image credit: travelocity. com
He’s an inspiration.
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He never fails to be –
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Funny, I thought your answer was for my mr. Rogers post , but it works here too –
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Wow-hope he’s OK.
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me too
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such a good guy! and your gesture was very kind and generous!
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of course, he was clearly in need of a break
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The poor guy! Work ethic galore, but my first worry was “concussion” (having just recovered from one). You were kind and wonderful to suggest he take some time to heal. xo
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exactly, me too –
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I read a couple of articles about how trees communicate with each other – – maybe the tree knew he does wood flooring, and took a parting swipe at him. “I know I look like I was hit by a tree” is great, sounds like a good guy.
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exactly )
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Yep. That guy’s a keeper.
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priceless! all of it! you did it again, Beth….. 😉
At least he had every right to say he looked like being hit by a tree…. too funny really!
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Unique work ethics in today’s world.
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yes, an all too rare find
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Indeed!
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love the irony, and the work ethic!
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me too!
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He’s a rare one! I love that saying.
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he is –
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How motivating! I really like the splinter quote.
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thanks!
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You’re welcome
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Sad, he keeps on trying. Good for him.
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Yes, he didn’t give up
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That is healthy positive thinking. We can always fall both sides, so why not taking the better one and be grateful. An amazing role model.
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Absolutely
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😊
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I am out of the loop. I’m not sure what poem or where. Is on my about or Holly’s or what. LOLOLOL I’m truly mixed-up. Hahahahaha The rhinos have a life of their own! So funny.
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Resa asked me to post a poem about them on her about page, so I did, or else it’s floating out there somewhere, they are already causing so much mischief
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Credit to the man with the ethics and the woman with concern and compassion. 🙂
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❤️
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Now that’s Character.
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straight up
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Maybe it’s theraputic for him to install wood on floors to get back at the tree that hit him.
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Ah, that could be-
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Sounds like a good guy. Hope he’s fully healed and doesn’t overdo it. Beautiful pic, too.
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He certainly is and I hope so too
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Now that’s a guy determined to stick to his job, Beth. Bravo.
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An understatement)
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