#5: We’re Getting There
This story not only makes me laugh but also serves as a reminder that the pinnacle of compassion and proper behavior is to avoid making other people unhappy or uncomfortable. If a member of a person’s family consistently gets the date of that person’s birthday wrong, it’s possible that the person will become irritated and feel compelled to point out the error to the relative in question.
Not so in this particular instance! Because of the misunderstanding regarding her sister’s birthday, this young lady was obviously concentrating on the idea that her grandmother had good intentions and that it was just an honest mistake. If she had insisted on correcting Grandma, I’m sure they wouldn’t be as happy as they are now, but I’m sure she and her grandmother are much happier now.
