thoughts on the news of the day: hold

hmmm…..

            Isn’t it annoying to sit and wait on the phone while you are put on hold?  I called a doctor’s office yesterday and had to wait 15 minutes to actually get a human being.  The reason I know it was 15 minutes is because my iphone has an automatic timer for phone calls.  To me what is the most annoying part about being put on hold is when they play some obnoxious commercials about their company or product.  As if we don’t already know who we are calling.  It really rubs salt into the ear.  Speaker phone helps.  We can go about out business more or less while waiting for an actual person. 

            I decided to make a list of things I could do while waiting for someone to pick up.  First of all, I could stand.  Research has shown that standing is good for the heart and for the health in general.  Second, I could go about my work on the computer – which is almost always where I am when I am on the phone anyway.  Third, I could paint my toenails.  Painting my finger nails doesn’t work so well, for obvious reasons. 

            The best pastime is the fourth.  I could pray.  I could pray for the overworked person who will have to listen to my irate attitude when they finally answer my call.  I could pray for patience, although that is always a dangerous plan.  After all, God might really give us something to be patient about …   I could pray for all those I know about who are sick, troubled or hurt in any way.  I could pray for all those who are too poor to even have a phone. 

            Oops, gotta go … they finally picked up!

            hmmm…..