The following is the continuation of the previous writing on lessons in life. As always, credits to the contributer if this lovely written article.
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.
Indeed from this story, the message clearly says that in whatever we do, we should have time for others. We may be in a hurry and someone stops us for a ride, but do think of it in another way. What if you were the one needing help and yet no one stops to lend you a helping hand? That is why people always say 'Whatever goes round, comes round.' If you do help others in time of need, you will have help at your doorstep in your own time of need.
-little cup-
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