Mistakes happen so don’t lose sleep over them
Published 8:00 am Thursday, November 17, 2011
A young business owner was opening a new branch office, and a friend decided to send a floral arrangement for the grand opening. When the friend arrived at the opening, he was appalled to find that his wreath bore the inscription: “Rest in peace.” Angry, he complained to the florist. After apologizing, the florist said, “Look at it this way — somewhere a person was buried under a wreath today that said, ‘Good luck in your new location.’”
Mistakes do happen. Don’t lose sleep over them. I want to thank all of you who have been to the Holiday House already this month. I’m sure you would agree with me about the wonderful merchandise. If you have not visited yet, make sure you do so during the month of November and get into the Holiday spirit. The profits go to some excellent programming in our Lake area for underprivileged children and families. Wishing you much love and much light.
The Rev. David W. Key, director of the Baptist Studies Program, is involved in recruitment, admissions, student life, counseling, placement, and development functions for Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. He teaches in the Contextual Education program. He is the founding pastor of the Lake Oconee Community Church at Reynolds Plantation. Contact him at (404) 727-6350 or dkey@emory.edu. His column appears weekly in this space.