On my walk to the store today
By Jellybelly
@CookieMonster46 (13454)
United States
September 23, 2019 9:18pm CST
I walked in the owner was knelt on the floor doing his prayers. He is Muslim, I didn't know it was prayer time and he didn't answer me when I came in. I feel silly, not knowing.
I talked with his little boy for a bit, he said he dad was doing prayers, I told him I was fine with it, I could wait.
On my way to the store, I didn't realize it was about 90 out, the walk is two blocks. I went to buy a few things, that I needed but didn't want to go to the grocery store.
On the way back I felt it, when I got in the house, I had bad pains in my stomach, I thought I was going to get ill. I don't know if the heat got to me, or if still having the kidney stone problem.
After awhile it pass, but very sharp pains. if it is hot tomorrow, I am not going outside for any walks, going to stay close to home.
Image is mine of my favorite cracker snack, picture not that clear, but it will do.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Sep 19
I got sick to my stomach yesterday at the end of my walk, it was hot but not to bad.
I hope you are all better no.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
24 Sep 19
I wonder if it is the heat? or just some type of bug. Hoping you are better today.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
24 Sep 19
I thought we were on a cool down, but not for a few more days, just horrible.
Yes, the stones are bad, I was really hoping I didn't have to deal with them any more.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
24 Sep 19
@Ladanger It is still miserable tonight, just went outside to take out the garbage still warm.
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@Ladanger (14578)
• United States
24 Sep 19
@CookieMonster46 i had to get mines removed the pain was to much.
Yeah some day were cool and now we are back to the heat.
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@RasmaSandra (79648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Sep 19
Glad you got better and yes if it gets that hot stay indoors. The one thing I cannot do when I go if the temps are really high is to go out without a hat or cap. If I don't wear anything on my head and the sun beats down I get dizzy and feel strange and the top of my head gets really hot. So I always wear a cap on my head no matter if it matches my dress or not.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
24 Sep 19
I didn't realize, so hot until I was half way there. On the way back a bit brutal, the heat. In the house it was cool, so figured the same way outside, but not.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
24 Sep 19
Kidney stone can give you a sharp pain. My wife has that since 2006.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
24 Sep 19
Yes, I am dealing with them a lot, but not sure if it was, just guessing.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
24 Sep 19
Yep, you don't have to tell me twice, I am staying in today.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Sep 19
@CookieMonster46 Good. So am I. Well, mostly.
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@WriterRuth (268)
• Waialua, Hawaii
12 Oct 19
Maybe he should put up a visible sign about when his prayer time is so that people who come into the store are aware. I hope his boy is safe watching the store alone - if that is what you mean. I do not know how long prayer time lasts.
I am thankful that I am not required to do rituals in my faith with God as it seems it would become common place as well as get in the way of things I need to do. (I don't suppose you can drive or plan certain activities etc)
I like that I can pray to God any time, anywhere in the privacy of my own heart. 
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
12 Oct 19
There is a counter and his boy was behind the counter. His dad was on a mat on the floor by the door. I didn’t pay attention to it well enough when I came in I thought he was fixing something . I have never seen him during a prayer time.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
16 Oct 19
@WriterRuth He was in the front of the store, it was a bit unexpected.
@WriterRuth (268)
• Waialua, Hawaii
15 Oct 19
@CookieMonster46 Oh, that makes sense. I was picturing the dad in a back room
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@Loverabbit (3401)
• Karachi, Pakistan
24 Sep 19
I hope you're better now and yeah its better not to walk in hot weather.
