Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Unselfish acts





Pickup in the Rain

One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American
Woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway
Trying to endure a lashing rain storm.   Her car had
Broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.
A young white man stopped to help her, generally
Unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960's.   The man
Took her to safety, helped her get assistance and
Put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his
Address and thanked him.   Seven days went by and a
Knock came on the man's door.   To his surprise, a
Giant console color TV was delivered to his home.  
A Special note was attached.
It read:
"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway
The other night. The rain drenched not only my
Clothes, but also my spirits.   Then you came along . . .
Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
Husband's' bedside just before he passed away . . .   God Bless you
for helping me and unselfishly serving others."
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole.


It seems now a days everyone's all about them, who cares about the next one.  There's something to be said and felt, to help others in need.  He sees all, and your deeds don't go unnoticed.  I feel rewarded for helping others the same the others have helped me.  Its crazy though, strangers sometimes are more willing to look out for you, then your family and friends.  That's how you know your around the wrong people.  I challenge you to do something nice for someone, everyday.  That's a start. We can all do our part to better life and humanity.

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