By now you've probably noticed that shopping centers and malls are filling up as people begin, continue, or finish up their Christmas shopping. Me, my husband, and 2 girls were shopping in a very large crowded mall. We began to descend the escalator and I realized that our oldest daughter (6 years old) was NOT with us! I had to ride all the way down and back up again before I could go after her.
When I did get to the top - she was nowhere to be seen. In panic I literally began yelling her name. A couple of different people pointed me toward where she had gone. I ended up in Dillard's. A clerk saw me coming as I was still calling for her, and pointing asked me if I was looking for "her." And they asked her if I was her mommy. So the panic was over although my heart was still racing a million miles a minute! And I don't think she has ever been so happy to see me!
But the clerk gave my daughter a very good piece of advice that I want to share. Young children don't always "think" about things before they act - neither do some adults for that matter! The lady told her that if she was ever lost like that again, to come into a store and go up to a counter and tell the person behind the counter that she is lost and can't find mom or dad, etc. She warned her NOT to tell people who are just walking around in the mall.
What great advice! Especially in this day and time.
It is common sense, but I had not taught this to my daughter.
Right now I'm thanking the Lord that she is safe and sound!
So, remember to have this talk with your young children before heading out to the crowded malls this holiday season!
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