The Courtesy of Joy: A Lesson from a Pregnancy Announcement

Dear friends, today I want to share a story with you, a tale from my past that taught me a valuable lesson about courtesy. It’s a story about a pregnancy announcement, a moment of pure joy, and the importance of sharing that joy with others.

The Unexpected News

Many moons ago, when I was a younger man, my wife and I received an unexpected piece of news. We were going to be grandparents. Our daughter, barely out of her teens, had just announced her pregnancy. The news was as surprising as it was delightful.

The Announcement

Now, here’s where the lesson comes in. Our daughter, in her excitement, had announced her pregnancy to us before telling her own partner. In her youthful exuberance, she had forgotten one crucial aspect of courtesy – consideration for others.

The Lesson

As we sat there, basking in the glow of the impending grandparenthood, we realized we had a duty to guide our daughter. We gently reminded her that her partner deserved to be part of this joyous announcement. That he too had a right to share in the happiness of the moment. That courtesy wasn’t just about saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, but also about considering the feelings and rights of others.

Conclusion

Friends, courtesy is more than just a social nicety. It’s a way of showing respect for others, of acknowledging their feelings and their rights. It’s about sharing joy, not hoarding it. And it’s a lesson that a simple pregnancy announcement taught me all those years ago.

So, let’s all strive to be a little more courteous in our daily lives. Let’s remember to share our joy, to consider the feelings of others, and to treat everyone with the respect they deserve. Because, at the end of the day, that’s what courtesy is all about.

Until next time,

Kev