No Thanks

I have been trying to help a man.

His details are not important. He’s a friend who needed help. He had fallen on hard times. I wanted to ease his pain. I didn’t need to. I had no obligation to.

I just did.

Now, 6 months later and being diligent to be helpful I spoke with him Friday.

I am about to sound like a bitter old man here. So if you hate that kind of thing, you were warned.

Just once, I wish he would say thanks. Or I appreciate your helping me. Or you really made a difference.

NONE OF THAT.

Peggy tells me to forget it. He never will.

I suppose she’s right. Dale Carnegie always said, expect ingratitude, that way you won’t be disappointed.

I wish I weren’t.

I am.