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A "Chicken Little" Story

         Within the last few days, I was reminded twice of The Story of Chicken Little. 

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         I was working in the office on a Friday---alone with a plan to clean.  While cleaning, the phone rang.  It was a girl in a panic.  A closing was in progress and she needed to speak with one of the attorneys.  I asked if I could give him a message.  She explained our client had taken two A/C units from the property.

         I texted the attorney with the message and telephone number.  About 15 minutes later, she called again... in greater panic.  I jumped onboard.  However, in my experience, realtors and closing agents are always in crisis-mode.  So, I let her know, I had no power to force anyone to return her call..., said good-bye and hung up---reasoning, I did all I could.

         I then tried to call the attorney, while accessing my messages. He had seen my message and responded.  He would return the call as soon as he could.  I hung up.

         Adrenaline pumping, Chicken Little came to mind.   

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         On Saturday, I received a message from an overnight courier.  Two personal packages were coming --- one Monday and the other Tuesday.  Since I work 9-to-5, I requested a hold on the first package and arrangement for pickup.  Their system would not allow it.  However, I requested a hold on the second package, which was successful. 

         I began to panic.  What will I do?  Will the first package be returned because I am not home for delivery?  My experience with this particular courier service was not good.  I called and, as expected, there was nothing they could do. 

         I sent a contrary text to my boyfriend about my predicament.  Today, I was Chicken Little. 

         I then called the courier again to check protocol: They make three attempts; then hold the package at a local facility.  If not picked up within a week, it is an automatic return to sender.  Because of the shipper's request for delivery, there was nothing I could do but wait and pickup the package after the third delivery attempt.

         God help us refrain from letting situations draw us into panic, crisis-mode.  Help us remain calm instead of reacting as if the end of the world is upon us... when it is not.

One rendition of Chicken Little:  https://youtu.be/BYIbRYaZoS4