By Its Cover

I usually try not to judge someone without knowing them and spending even a little bit of time with them. However, last night I totally looked at the cover without seeing the wisdom in the pages. I received a roommate (they were switching rooms around all day) and my first impression was that she was rude and deaf (her TV was up so loud for my headache). Then a visitor had a tantrum because I have a tray table between her bed and mine. I am allowed two tables because I cannot life and move my laptop every time I need a surface to eat or color or whatever. I am very careful to turn it tightly but this woman was just going off. Finally I discovered my roommate is incontinent and has the world's worst diarrhea right now. Oh the smells alone almost did me in. But then this morning I was able to meet her. We talked for a little while and it turns out she is a delightful woman. She even helped me find a way for my Mom to visit me while I am here.I was so mistaken and judgmental that I am ashamed of myself. I needed to relearn that lesson and this sweet, kind woman has taught it to me.