I had the pleasure of meeting Jessica today. She was doing her job at Kroger, outside wrestling some very heavy carts in the wind. I walked by just in time to hear a grumpy lady in a car roll down her window and proceed to scream at her for being in her way. This poor girl was so embarrassed she was almost ready to cry. I put my arm around her and told her she did nothing wrong, she was doing a great job and some people are just grumpy.
We walked into the store together and she wanted me to stay while she told her manager what had happened. Even retelling the story she got visibly upset again. I assured the manager Jessica had done nothing wrong and handled herself very well. I asked if I could take her picture and she asked..What for? I told her that I wanted to share with the Facebook world that I had met a beautiful young lady today and she just may get famous😉 This smile said it all.
I followed up with the manager and asked how many special needs people they hired there. He stated at least 12 and they never turn them away if they want to work. Shout out to Kroger in New Albany!
Credit: Michelle Bulmer