Always lend a helping hand August 15, 2006
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“Help thy brother’s boat across the river and. your own has reached teh shore.” Hindu Proverb
Lesson 2 of Five (5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.
2. – Second Important Lesson – 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
rainstorm. 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
60s.. 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.
Always lend a help hand to the needy, your deed will be rewarded!
Point to Ponder.
