{"id":2501,"date":"2023-10-09T00:33:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T22:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=2501"},"modified":"2023-10-09T00:33:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T22:33:39","slug":"mom-frustrated-behind-slow-vehicle-snaps-photo-of-sign-on-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=2501","title":{"rendered":"Mom Frustrated Behind Slow Vehicle, Snaps Photo Of Sign On Window"},"content":{"rendered":"

A mom was just trying to get to work when the vehicle in front of her was slowing her down. Finally, she reached a stoplight and was able to pull closer. As she did, she noticed a sign on the SUV\u2019s rear window. When she read what it said, she quickly captured a photo for everyone to see.<\/p>\n

Hailey is a \u201cmom, wife, Mormon, counselor, and professional panicker with a minor polka dot and zombie obsession,\u201d according to her blog Thoughts, Dots, and Tots. Just like the rest of us, the busy mom, devoted wife, and carrying member of her community gets frustrated with life now and then.<\/p>\n

With a laundry list of responsibilities, thanks to the many hats she wears, she\u2019s often on the go and in a hurry. As we\u2019ve all experienced for ourselves, when you have someplace to be, it\u2019s easy to get frustrated when you find yourself stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle, especially when you need to hurry up and get to work.<\/p>\n

That was the case for Hailey on one otherwise ordinary morning. The older SUV in front of her was obviously having some issues, although she initially wasn\u2019t sure what was causing the delay. But, it would all be made very clear when the working mom got closer and noticed a sign on the back window of the Ford in front of her.<\/p>\n

As she read the words, \u201cLearning stick, sorry for any delay,\u201d Hailey was hit with a realization \u2014 and it was about herself, not the driver in front of her. It made such an impact, she quickly took to Facebook after snapping a picture to reveal what she immediately realized about not only herself but those of us who share the road and this world with one another.<\/p>\n

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Knowing the person was learning to drive a stick, Hailey says, \u201cI was very patient with their slow shifting, and honestly they were doing pretty well for still learning.\u201d That\u2019s when something hit her and she asked herself a tough question: \u201cWould I have been just as patient if the sign hadn\u2019t been there? I can almost definitely say no,\u201d she admitted. And, that\u2019s when she realized a huge problem.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t know what someone is going through. We don\u2019t wear signs that illustrate our personal struggles,\u201d she explained. \u201cYou don\u2019t see signs taped to people\u2019s shirts that say, \u2018Going through a divorce,\u2019 or \u2018Lost a child,\u2019 or \u2018Feeling depressed,\u2019 or \u2018Diagnosed with cancer.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf we could read visually what those around us are going through we would definitely be nicer. But we shouldn\u2019t have to see signs and have reasons to treat strangers with kindness. We should do it anyway, whether we know what is going on or not. Whether they deserve it or not,\u201d Hailey furthered before concluding, \u201cLet\u2019s give everyone an extra dose of patience, kindness, and love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Indeed, not everyone is always at their best when they get behind the wheel. Sometimes, people are driving to family emergencies or headed home after getting bad news. Those of us around them don\u2019t know their story, but it doesn\u2019t take much to give others some leeway \u2014 not just on the road but in life in general. Hopefully, this hand-scribbled message and Hailey\u2019s realization will touch others and serve as a lesson. She could have flipped out or overreacted. Instead, she took a deep breath and exhibited some patience. This is a great reminder that we should keep calm, be kind, and allow others the time they need to accomplish what they are trying to do. We don\u2019t know what struggles they might be facing, and a little empathy can go a long way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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