So I knew that falling off of my skateboard happened for a reason this morning (around 2am). After returning to work a bloody mess and administering first aid to myself I was reminded again what true selfless kindness is.
Woody works on our night freight crew at Arbor Lodge and is an incredible man with an amazing daughter Bridgit who works with me at the front end. Woody after seeing me limping around the store with bandages all over my hands insisted that I sleep on the couch in the break room and let him drive me home when he got off shift at 6am.
After much resistance, (ok not that much) I let him drive me home and the conversation was worth the $5 bucks he would not take when I offered. Woody is a pretty cool guy as are so many people that I have worked with here at New Seasons Market.
He was raised in a military family where education, respect, and discipline were stressed. With his own family he has taken a similar trek, yet along a different path. Raising six daughters I believe he has no doubt taken on an Atlas type burden. A challenge I would later than sooner take on myself; if ever.
His advice in raising children into responsible, respectful adults is evident in his oldest Bridgit. While he struggles to help develop the younger family members you get the sense of a man who has truly lived and wants nothing more than to provide and help his family succeed.
Thank you Woody, you're an inspiration to me and I have nothing but the utmost respect for you.
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