An Opportunity to be a Good Samaritan
I was on my way home one evening when I saw someone walking on the side of the street. I recognized him as one of the people that works at one of my favourite resturants. I pulled over and offered him a ride home. He said that would be great and got in.
His truck had broken down earlier in the day and he could not find anyone to help him get it started so he started walking home. He had been walking for hours by the time I got to him and was exhausted. I took him about 10 miles the other way to his house.
He thanked me many times and said he would get me some free food next time I was at the restaurant but I refused and said that wasn't necessary.
- Posted by dfcole
- May 18, 2010
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Car Kindness
One of my friends needed practice to prepare for her driving test to receive her learner’s permit. She did not have much practical experience because no one would let her borrow a car to practice.
Desiring to give, I offered to help teach her using my car, and she accepted. However, to complicate things, one of her friends told her (as a joke) that the driving test would require her to drive in reverse in a straight line at 30 MPH! Thinking this was true, she attempted to do so in my car and hit the curb in a parking lot, causing one of my tires to pop and go flat. She offered to pay to replace it, but I insisted that this was not necessary.
Notwithstanding these challenges, my friend passed her driving test with flying colors. Even though I came out of the situation with a flat tire, I am glad this helped her achieve her goal.
- Posted by dfcole
- May 26, 2010
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