As some of you know, I love making new friends. This is my new friend Geidy. It's pronounced "Heidi," but it's actually spelled G-E-I-D-Y. 👍
There is no doubt in my mind that Geidy wants to chat. So, I lob in a remark about the weather and off to the races we go!!! 🤣 Geidy tells me that she walks her grandson Joshua to and from school every day, even when it's a 100+ degrees like it is today! Geidy is 73! I tell her that she looks happy and healthy. And she goes on to tell me how many broken bones she's had in both arms, leg and lower back. She's had her pancreas and spleen removed, she has osteoporosis and other diagnoses she could only explain in Spanish, as I nod emphatically while pretending I understand what she's saying! 😆
Geidy says, "Do you know San Marino?" I say "Of course! I live there!" She goes on to tell me that she has been babysitting San Marino kids for 35 years as her job. I absolutely bet that I know some of the kids that went through Geidy's caring hands. Geidy tells me that she loves kids. But she needn't say a word. That much was apparent within the first 5 seconds of our conversation.
Geidy has a smile that warms any room, house, or playground. I felt at ease immediately. Geidy talked a lot... But she also listened and cared about what I had to say too.
Geidy comes to this park every day. And this park is well within Onewheel range. I think I'll have another date with my friend Geidy soon. I want to hear about her 3 other grandchildren from Murietta and Sarasota Florida.
This is not a Kyle story. This is a "Geidy Story" because Geidy took the time out of her day to greet ME, and not the other way around. To have a stranger walk up and greet ME, blesses my heart and makes me feel seen.
"Thank You Geidy!" I hope to see your smile again soon... ❤️
