So I did a wedding for a friend last March. March 1, to be exact. Problem is, when I filled out the wedding license that gets filed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I wrote March 2 in the blank.
Blew it? I typhooned it.
When it was brought to my attention (by the clerk of the Department of Court Records, thanks Drew) I dropped a note to my buddy apologizing. I have no idea how it happened, but it sure did, right there in black and white (or cream, as it were) for all to see. I can understand how a couple would like the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to recognize the correct date of their wedding, and how they’d prefer that the license actually state the correct date.
I’ll follow up with a phone call tomorrow.
Yikes.
The Bible is pretty clear how we’re s’posed to act when there is an offense. The person who knows about the problem is supposed to speak up. If I’m offended, it’s my responsibility to approach the one who offended me. If I’m the one who did the offending, when I realize my blunder, I carry the responsibility to try to make things right. Apologies need to be offered. Grace needs to be extended. Clear, simple, honest, friendly.
So, how about you? When have you blown it with someone? Care to share?
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