My FIRST copy and paste!

@joice86 (1078)
Philippines
May 18, 2007 8:55am CST
Since I already reached the 500 posts, I just want to share this e-mail I had years back. I hope you will be inspired with this one. I am and want to share it with you also. It is a very nice story to spread... -------------------------- One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay for his hungry stomach, decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. On the way through school, he found he had only one thin dime left and he was very hungry. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. The woman thought he looked hungry, so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe you?" "You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us, never to accept pay for a kindness." He said....."Then I thank you from my heart." Year's later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case. After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. The woman feared opening it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words....."Paid in full with one glass of milk." Signed, Dr. Howard Kelly. Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: Thank You,God, that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands." -------------------------------- Hope you were inspired too...
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@castleghost (1304)
• United States
18 May 07
That was a very touching story that you shared with everyone. I have always believed that ones acts of kindness is always returned when it is most needed. You are sending out a very important message to everyone. Thanks for sharing this.
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@joice86 (1078)
• Philippines
18 May 07
Yes, it really is. I have read that one years back and until now I can't forget it. It serves as a reminder of the goodness people have shown me and to returned them back one day...
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
18 May 07
yes that was a great story, but be careful what you copy and paste for copyright laws and also you need to create a discussion else you never know when somebody might report you to mylot.
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@joice86 (1078)
• Philippines
18 May 07
Thanks for the reminder. Yes, I will be careful the next time and try not to copy and paste.
@mamacathie (3928)
• United States
18 May 07
That was such a sweet story. It almost made me cry. Yes, the world needs to read more of these and then we need to practice them. Thanks for sharing with us.
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@joice86 (1078)
• Philippines
18 May 07
Yes, to remind them the goodness other people do to them. :-)
@KissThis (3003)
• United States
18 May 07
That was a very nice story that you shared. I often believe in karma. How you treat others is how you will be treated one day. This story is a helpful reminder that it is always nice to help others because one day you might need someones help as well. I appreciate you sharing this with me. I am going to be sure to pass it along. Thanks
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@joice86 (1078)
• Philippines
18 May 07
Yes, we really never know when we are going to be in need but if we know that we have done enough good then there will be people who are going to help us also.
@stdrst (471)
• Bulgaria
18 May 07
I like this story. Continue pasting such things.
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@joice86 (1078)
• Philippines
18 May 07
Thanks that you appreciate it... :-)
• Canada
18 May 07
Oh that is beautiful and made me cry (which isn't a bad thing). Thank you so much for sharing.
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@joice86 (1078)
• Philippines
18 May 07
No problem. Hope this post is not against mylot rules. LOL
@kclaret59 (587)
• Philippines
18 May 07
WOW what a beautiful story.. i am crying here, really.. hope you can send me through my email--kclaret59@yahoo.com.. thanks!!!
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@joice86 (1078)
• Philippines
18 May 07
Yes, it really is. Ok, I'll send it now...Thanks that you have like it too.
• United States
18 May 07
This was truely a beautiful story. I did not know what to expect but, WOW. That is a very inspiring story and it made me cry.
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@joice86 (1078)
• Philippines
18 May 07
:-) Beautiful and Inspiring story it really is.