A Man We Will Never Know

--by ArmyGrl, posted Jun 19, 2009

Twelve years ago yesterday, my mother gave birth to the most beautiful little girl. We were a broken family with little money. We were given the news that this little girl, who was three and a half months premature, would only have 14 days on this earth. It's hard to understand what kind of feeling you have when you find out that you're losing something that you don't even know.

As time went on, the number of days kept growing, which gave us hope. When they said that we could take her home, that's when realization hit. We had no money.

I am from a small town with small hospitals, but when you don't have money, you just don't have it. My mother tried for days to get the money, but came up pennyless each time. The case worker was even doing her best. It's sad that it almost felt like we had to buy a baby from the hospital.

One day the case worker walked into her boss's office to try again. As she walked out, let down yet again, out of no where a man walked up to her. He handed her a handful of money and said, "Please give this to the lady in need, so she can take her daughter home." She looked down at her hand with tears in her eyes. As she looked back up to thank him, he was gone. They searched all over the hospital and he was no where to be found.

Thanks to the guy that I will never know, me and my mother got to take home that beautiful baby girl that was only given 14 days to live, to celebrate her 12th birthday yesterday. I am grateful to this man and feel that his act of kindness should be shared with everyone.

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Posted by ArmyGrl
Jun 19, 2009
Comments (23)

Readers Comments

Sanyogita wrote: Thanks for such a warm hearted story.

Aurelia wrote: Wow! I think you met up with an Earth Angel! God Bless that stranger for caring. I am so happy to hear you and your mom have been able to celebrate your sister's LIFE! Incredible that she pulled through in a small hospital.
~Aurelia

wayfarer wrote: Wow! Wonderful!

Jacinda wrote: Thank you so much for sharing!! What a wonderful story! You were truly blessed by that stranger. Have a lovely day, Jacinda

palthi wrote: This is a heart touching story. Bless you and your family. I'm sure it's all because your hope, faith and love that this Angel came to your help. Bless him too !

Norman wrote: Wonderful. Thanks to the stranger and to you for sharing the story.

cabbagepatch wrote: I have always believed that angels watch over us, this story of yours just [proves it even more for me. Bless your 12year old sister on each and every birthday in the future. She too will be a blessing to others in her life.

iferlamb wrote: Wow! He was an angel! How special that he touched your life! It is an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it. Smiles.

shashi wrote: Belated happy birthday. Wow

juvi wrote: I know the feeling of losing little one so i am so grateful to know that despite of what is happening nowadays, angels are still around to lend a helping hand to those who are really in need. Thnx to him!

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