The details really do matter--more than we know...
On Saturday, I visited my beautiful 81-year-old mother in law, Robbi Kraft, in the rehabilitation center where she is recovering from surgery to repair her broken hip. As we were devouring her words of wisdom (she's quite the philosopher) she was eating up every bite of her turkey and mashed potatoes. Noting that the food was a little bland, Robbi noticed a little hand-written card that the chef had apparently placed on her tray. It read, "Do not serve patient bacon, ham, or pork." Robbi's husband, Joe became a bit agitated, "You love these foods and I'm going to find out what this is all about!" About two hours after we had kissed goodbye and made our departure we received a call from Joe. He was laughing so hard he couldn't get his words out. Apparently, while (forcefully) inquiring why Robbi was missing out on the foods she loved the manager of the facility retorted, "Well of course we wouldn't serve her these items...she's Jewish!" "JEWISH? Where did you get an idea like that?" The manager replied, "Well her name is Rabbi Kraft, isn't it?"
It's amazing how one tiny little letter can change everything! So, of course, being careful with the details is the essence of Sanctuary Living!
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