Honesty is important to me. I value honesty in myself and in relationships with others. It is a cornerstone that is very essential and I hold it to a high level. When I find out someone has lied to me it really wounds me. It cuts deep. Today I found out that I was a liar and I am changed.
It started with a simple doctor’s office visit. You know the drill. Weigh in. State your height.
But the nurse looked at me funny when I answered 5’4″. She said “Are you sure?” Well, yes. I have been 5’4″ for a long, long time. She eyeballed me and told me to stand up against the fancy dancy measuring thing and triumphantly – yes- triumphantly announced that I was 5′ 3 1/2 “!!!!!! What on earth? Where did that half of an inch go? I was shocked! I told her she had ruined my day and she just laughed. The rest of the time in the office when I saw her I just shook my fist at her and reminded her that I would not forget her and the fact that she ruined my day.
How long have I been lying about being taller than I actually am? It reminded me of the time when I realized I had been lying on my driver’s license. You can read that post from 2011 by clicking here.
So here I am again –lying about something that I didn’t realize I was lying about. How will anyone ever believe anything I have to say anymore?
By the way, if you see that half inch of me slinking around someplace will you please pick it up and get it to me? I miss it!
