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Back in the mid to late 80's I had just finished up a 1 year program at a local Technical School. I soon began interviewing for a job. I was hired after my very first interview. I would be wearing a suit and tie every day. Well, I was flat broke and had no clothes suitable. A good friend's father was a retired US District Court Judge. My friend took me to see his father. His father gave me several hundred dollars worth of suits from his own closet. Needless to say I was stunned. I told him that I couldn't possibly repay him. He said, "Yes you can." He said "I believe in you. I believe you can make something of yourself. And when you have made something of yourself and you see someone else needing a hand, do it. You will treasure the memory of it for the rest of your days."
He is right. I have passed it on on more than one occasion and treasure each memory.
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I love this story. A giving heart and a giving hand is a great act.
Posted over 2 years ago by Bob M. from New York
This "Mystery" is easy to explain: love multiplies!
Posted over 3 years ago by John L. from Toronto, Canada
Great story I will use this as a sermon illustration.
Posted about 4 years ago by Lily R. C from General Santos City, Phils.
It is amazing how one act of kindness sparks another and so on. Imagine how your simple act of handing a Kleenex to the kid who was crying would eventually reach someone on the other side of the world. Kindness is what connects us all together.
Posted about 4 years ago by Kirby from California
A simple but touching story.
Posted over 4 years ago by Sarah T. from Hong Kong
I am inspired by this story. It is so simple an act and yet so powerful an impact. I will do it for others as I journey on in life.
Posted over 4 years ago by Daisie CHY from Singapore
It's always good to know that there are still people this caring; some other people would have decided to keep those clothes for the inhertance of their children. Life's not all about your material possessions, but how well you can make others happy while on earth. He an emblem of that.
Posted over 4 years ago by Nkechi U. from Abuja, Nigeria
It's truly encouraging, and inspiring. It's nice to see a deserving person being helped, it shows that courage reaps rich rewards.
Posted over 4 years ago by CS from Delhi, India
I'm using this for a school assembly to 210 14 year olds.
I think they will appreciate it.
Posted over 4 years ago by Dermot H from London
Really good story helped my for school for English!
Posted over 4 years ago by from
Yes! A giving heart and a giving hand is a great act of kindness. Kindness is contagious..it spreads in everyone's heart. Thank you for your inspiring story.
Posted over 4 years ago by Luna A. S. from Polomolok, Philippines
Really true and helpful for the person who is in need. Nothing can be worth more than a small but a needy act.
Posted over 4 years ago by MC from Mumbai, India
I love this story. It is so true that passing on a helping hand benefits the giver as much or more than the receiver.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Lorie from Fowlerville, MI