Don't wait for an apology

I heard a person say "the desire for an apology can be bondage".  I think growing up in the Osage there was not time to hold a grudge or spend time figuring out what everyone was thinking.  At least I never did but I was never the smartest bowling ball in the closet.  I remember dad saying one time how aggravated he was when he helped a person in Grainola build a barn and they never even said thanks.  Dad actually helped the guy for free.  Not sure why.  Anyway what I loved and respected about dad was that he just went on.  He was never rude to the person and in fact they were pretty good friends but dad never volunteered to help that person again that I know of anyway.  Dad was never bitter or held a grudge although I never forgot about the matter to this very day.  But dad, Clifford Olson, taught me a lot those few days and he never brought it up again.  

So what do you learn in the Osage?

• A grudge is not worth the mental stress
• A simple thank you goes a long way 
• The real reward for helping someone even when they do not show appreciation is the satisfaction you helped someone who needed help
• Sometimes when folks don't reach our expectations we have to remember that they may have circumstances that are overpowering them at the time.  
• Forgive and get on with life, I think that is what Jesus did

Thanks for listening,

gary 

gary@mylifelegacy.co