Jerked out of my hand

[Miss_Nellie_OMalley]

Well, you are probably a better person than I am, in this situation. If she relized her wrong, which I doubt or else she would have at the very least appologised, then that is wonderful.

I really would want the doll to go to a child who would love and charish it. I just hope this person's actions are remedeed and not passed on to her daughter.

I know that I was not present at the time, and when you write a story you can not represent everything that happened. The situation, the mood, the manner of the woman, etc.

I know there are some thrift store who REFUSE to sell items out of carts. If it isn't on the shelf then you can't pick it up, and if you take it out of the workperson's buggy they will refuse to sell it to you. This should be the policy. Of course they do not abandon the bugies either.

Well, rest easy tonight knowing you are the better person in this situation and pray that they will not continue in these ways, for their sake and that of their children.

[julliams]

I would have been SO hot inside but I'm not sure if I could have said anything about it either. Maybe I would have just grabbed hold??

Once when I was in Toys'R'Us I was looking for Cheer Bear. There was only one left and a little girl had it in her hands. She was looking like she was going to put it back on the shelf so I just stood there for a while looking at something else to see what she did. Sure enough she put it back on the shelf and I asked her if she was going to buy it. She said no and walked away. I picked it up and looked up to see a very angry mother stalking towards me. She basicall blew up at me and accused me of stealing the bear out of her daughters hands. (I am a school teacher and one of my students from my school was actually in the same isle - you can imagine how horrified I was).

I immediately explained to the mother what had happened so she turned to her daughter and started screaming at her. I handed Cheer Bear to the lady and said she was welcome to it and walked away shaken and shocked. Some people!!

My daughter never ended up with Cheer Bear for Christmas from me but that was ok because she got him from her Uncle instead!

Juliette

[gritsmommyof5]

YES I had a Blond Head/Blue-eye Bitty Baby PERFECT Condition basically jerked out of my hand today at GW.

At our Goodwill they will roll shopping carts out as they price. People will search through the carts before they put stuff up. I was standing there as they rolled a cart out. I immediately spotted the Bitty Baby. I had my HAND on her and this lady jerked it right out underneath me. I could feel my face turning HOT. I looked at her and said maybe you need that doll more than I. She never looked at me.

God was gracious even through my anger. When I went up to finish checking out I saw a precious 3 year old just loving on her new Bitty Baby. Just knowing she got her baby and the lady would not sell it on E-Bay gave me comfort.

We don't have a Bitty Baby but in my anger, I learned a lesson....

[only1genevieve]

I'm glad that baby got her bitty ... I wish the mom had been nicer about it. I'm sure if she'd explained to you you would have been sympathetic. Maybe she was embarassed by her own behavior, but knew she really wanted her daughter to have it?

[jlogemann17]

Teri,

I think you did ABSOLUTELY the right thing. She knew she had "wronged" you,and your gracious reply even in your anger taught her much more than getting angry and demanding the doll would have. You clearly took the "high road." Sorry you weren't able to take the high road AND get the dollie though [img]smile.gif[/img]

Jo

[kitschywoman]

I was once at a local thrift store and left my cart parked at the end of the aisle, as it was very narrow and packed with people. When I came back to it, I noticed that several items were missing. I walked back down the aisle and noticed they were in another cart belonging to three women. I calmly reached in and pulled them out while saying "I believe these were in my cart." They were absolutely mortified and apologized profusely. I ended up giving a few of the items to them, since they were so nice about it.

I'm glad I stood up for myself. I'm learning how to be firm without letting my temper flare. And the other ladies learned that raiding an "unattended" cart is not a good idea. [img]graemlins/devil.gif[/img]

[amyjoy]

Hey Kitschy long time no see!!!!!!!

[kitschywoman]

Howdy! [img]tongue.gif[/img] I'm slowly edging my way back in. To the dismay of some and the pleasure of others, I'm sure. [img]wink.gif[/img]

[ponydreamer]

Teri...you did the right thing. I would have made a comment or two, and probably told the manager, but that would have been it.

If my DD was there, wanting the doll, I might have told the lady that...just to make a point.

I only need to be accountable for myself. I cannot help what others do, but only be a good example.

I read somewhere the other day, that everything we say has an impact on someone...and I believe that's true. Even things that we say without thinking, can impact someone who hears us. That has really made me think more before speaking.

And Kitchy....it's good to "see" you....

[gritsmommyof5]

Jenny, Thank-you for articulating what I was trying to say..LOL

If Caroline had been there with me I might had said , I have a daughter also and would had love to have a Bitty Baby too. BUT I would still handle the situation the same way because my daughter is also watching my behavior.

If someone robbed my home, my actions would of course been different. The law would handle them.

Most people have a concusse.(sp?) I have a feeling after seeing the ladies face after I said what I said she feels no joy.I also feel she got caught up in the moment. We both GASP when we saw the doll.She was not a bad Mom, I could tell that for sure. Just bad judgement at the time.

I really tried my to a be a "light" for what I believe in. Of course I fail miserable at times.