PA Reb
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...... a small incident took place today in my life that REALLY opened my eyes to the wonderful workings of God and human nature. I'm not posting this in order to get a lot of "atta boy" responses - I just believe its a good story to make people feel better about life.
About a year ago, I had to go on disability due to another severe re-injury to my back and six months after that happened, I suffered a heart attack. Needless to say and even though Mrs. Reb continues to work (thankfully), things have been financially difficult for us. Anyway, I was stuck between paydays this week so a buddy of mine graciously GAVE me $50 to help things along until Friday. After I picked that money up, I had no choice but to put some gas in my vehicle just to get back home. On the way home, my "service engine soon" light came on so I stopped to check it out a little and found out it was a little low on motor oil. By the time I got to the grocery store near my home, I was once again counting pennies!
When I got to the checkout register, there was a woman in front of me with a liter of Pepsi which they were selling for 2 / $3.00. She had a shabby coat on and she was holding her pants up by hand which were also pretty dirty looking. To top it all off, she was carrying a urine bag and was obviously using a catheter. She looked at me with a puzzled look on her face and said "Bob?" I told her politely that she was mistaken and she told me she used to work with a guy named Bob in a local hospital and that I looked a lot like him. One thing led to another and I started to remember her as a R.N. that worked in one of the hospitals I worked in (I didn't recognize her right off due to the effects of a failed kidney transplant she recently had). I also told her that the Bob she was referring to just recently passed away at a young age from severe emphysema and previous years in the coal mines.
Anyway, she was trying to use a gift card she had to pay her bill of $1.59 and the register wouldn't take it (probably nothing left on it). This went on for several minutes until I finally told the clerk that I would pay for it for her. The lady refused it at first and then became very appreciative. All it meant to me was really one less pack of cigarettes.
After I left, I sat in my vehicle for a few minutes and thought isn't it wonderful how the Good Lord works?! For a mere $1.59, I felt like a new man and all the "woe is me" feelings were washed completely out of my head. Thank you Dear Lord for a wonderful day and I truly hope and pray that long ago workmate of mine has a wonderful day also
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Edited to add > I came back to this again to add one important thought - This isn't about "ME" and I surely don't want to give that impression to anyone reading it. I know full well that a lot of people help a lot of other people during the course of a day and for that I am truly thankful. This post is all about the power of The Almighty and how in the twitch of a muscle (so to speak) He can alter a person's life!
About a year ago, I had to go on disability due to another severe re-injury to my back and six months after that happened, I suffered a heart attack. Needless to say and even though Mrs. Reb continues to work (thankfully), things have been financially difficult for us. Anyway, I was stuck between paydays this week so a buddy of mine graciously GAVE me $50 to help things along until Friday. After I picked that money up, I had no choice but to put some gas in my vehicle just to get back home. On the way home, my "service engine soon" light came on so I stopped to check it out a little and found out it was a little low on motor oil. By the time I got to the grocery store near my home, I was once again counting pennies!
When I got to the checkout register, there was a woman in front of me with a liter of Pepsi which they were selling for 2 / $3.00. She had a shabby coat on and she was holding her pants up by hand which were also pretty dirty looking. To top it all off, she was carrying a urine bag and was obviously using a catheter. She looked at me with a puzzled look on her face and said "Bob?" I told her politely that she was mistaken and she told me she used to work with a guy named Bob in a local hospital and that I looked a lot like him. One thing led to another and I started to remember her as a R.N. that worked in one of the hospitals I worked in (I didn't recognize her right off due to the effects of a failed kidney transplant she recently had). I also told her that the Bob she was referring to just recently passed away at a young age from severe emphysema and previous years in the coal mines.
Anyway, she was trying to use a gift card she had to pay her bill of $1.59 and the register wouldn't take it (probably nothing left on it). This went on for several minutes until I finally told the clerk that I would pay for it for her. The lady refused it at first and then became very appreciative. All it meant to me was really one less pack of cigarettes.
After I left, I sat in my vehicle for a few minutes and thought isn't it wonderful how the Good Lord works?! For a mere $1.59, I felt like a new man and all the "woe is me" feelings were washed completely out of my head. Thank you Dear Lord for a wonderful day and I truly hope and pray that long ago workmate of mine has a wonderful day also
!!Edited to add > I came back to this again to add one important thought - This isn't about "ME" and I surely don't want to give that impression to anyone reading it. I know full well that a lot of people help a lot of other people during the course of a day and for that I am truly thankful. This post is all about the power of The Almighty and how in the twitch of a muscle (so to speak) He can alter a person's life!
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