So yesterday I stopped by Starbucks for a cup of coffee – well, more like dessert in a cup. Since there was a bit of a line I knew it would take a little while, so I sat down attempting 
to wait patiently for my tall mocha frappuccino light double blended. I’m sitting there minding my own business and checking my emails when this young woman walks up to me and says, “Are you Patience?” (long pause). I think time actually stood still for a moment. I didn’t know whether to burst out laughing or come back with some smart answer. I chose the latter stating I was not “Patience” nor did I have any. Fortunately she had a good sense of humor and laughed. I think God must still be laughing too…
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behind me with two young boys. One was lying on the floor most of the time and basically refused to get up. The other one asked at least six times why he had to be there and why he couldn’t be at home. The mom seemed to have mastered the skill to tune out and carry on. Once that question was answered he began to beg for water. Honestly, if the water bottle in my purse had been unopened, I would have gladly given it to him. Then it hit me to offer him some gum, which he boldly and without hesitation took from me. I asked if he wanted to share the other piece with his brother. That’s when the mom said, “That’s ok, he’s autistic”. Ouch!