It was sunny and quite warm for September, so I decided to go outside and sit under a tree during my lunch break. As I was sitting under a tree listening to music and knitting, and enjoying time with God, a lady came up to me, and said she wanted to be sure I was OK. Since I had been in the same place for what seemed to her to be a long time, she thought I might be sick and need help. I assured her I was fine, and she went on her way. I was humbled and amazed that someone would take the time to stop and check on me to see that I did not need help. I was also ashamed because I have seen the lady around a few times, and had thought her to be unfriendly. As I finished my lunch, God reminded me not to be quick to form opinions about people; to wait and keep an open mind until I know them better before I make determinations about their character. James says “mercy triumphs over judgment”. For me, I want to extend mercy as often as I can. I want to keep in mind that not one of us