A Generous Gesture That Made A Dream Come True

--by GreenMBAGirl, posted Jun 15, 2010

I had a dream for over a year, to attend the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December. I had even reserved a hostel room a year in advance because I so wanted to be there.

I had worked very hard to arrange things, but was having trouble raising money for the trip. I asked one of my MBA professors who is connected in investing circles to ask, if I were to write an appeal letter, would he please send it to his contacts? He apologized, because he said there is not much money available right now because of the economy. Then he paused, and asked me where I was flying from. When I told him, he asked me if he could help me out with flight miles to Copenhagen for the trip.

I was awestruck by the offer. I hurried to tell him that I had not mentioned this to ask him for money, but he said he knew that and would like to support my making the trip. Two weeks later his assistant contacted me to get all my information. And a few days later, I had my ticket!

I'm really going to make it after all. I'm leavin' on a jet plane! His kindness in supporting my dream is such a wonderful act of kindness!

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Posted by GreenMBAGirl
Jun 15, 2010
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josietn wrote: That further proves, "if you don't ask, the answer is always 'no'". :)

emj wrote: A dose of generous gestures makes the world a better place. Pay it forward

sabrina wrote: Yes, u really wish for something and u get it. Prof was so nice to offer u his air miles. Thank him with a card and someday do what u can for someone else.

iferlamb wrote: What a wonderful gift! I agree with bluebell, pay it forward any way you can.

Smiles.

Cathy wrote: I call these people angels - pay it forward. The true gift in giving is the gift you give yourself!

yogendra pal wrote: Really you are telling true,, the dreams come true i felt it and that is also called the law of attraction////

DebraE wrote: He believed in you and god bless him for that. Awesome! Pay it forward indeed. Since you can't pay him back.

Bluebell wrote: I am happy for you, don't forget to pay it forward and to spread some kindness around you to celebrate the fullfilment of your dream. Love and Light and a Thousand Smiles, Bluebell

heartofflesh wrote: Dreams do come true....God springs a surprise now and then to anoounce his presence in our life.

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