Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 pm,
an older African-American woman was standing on the side of a 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 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance
and put her into a taxi cab. She seemed to be in a big hurry! She wrote down
his address, thanked him and drove away. Seven days went by and a knock came on
the man's door. To his surprise, a giant combination console color TV and
stereo record player were delivered to his home. A special note was attached.
The note read:
Dear Mr. James: Thank
you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched
not only my clothes but 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.
Lesson: Be good for everyone.
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