A Dollar Can Make a Difference

--by linda_ribaudo, posted Nov 23, 2010

I was in the lobby of my doctor's office waiting for my appointment. As I was sitting there, an elderly couple came in. The gentleman had trouble breathing and looked as if he was in poor health. As they were checking in at the front desk, I overheard the receptionist say that they were on Medicaid and had an outstanding balance of $1.50. The woman only had 50 cents.

The woman and her husband both looked upset and embarassed. The receptionist said that the balance would need to be paid before they could see the doctor. I was sitting far away from the front desk so I walked up and said that I would pay the remaining $1.00. They were so thankful and gave me many blesssings.

I always thought $1.00 wasn't enough to help anyone, but I was reminded that day that $1.00 really can make a difference!

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Posted by linda_ribaudo
Nov 23, 2010
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smileon wrote: Helping the elderly is always so touching. Thank you for your generosity and for showing that the dollar amount doesn't matter but a kind gesture can go a long way.

unknown wrote: Yes, USD 1 makes a difference :) linda :) if you come to india, USD 1 is equal to Rs 50., with which you can buy food for two souls :))) I hope my economic understanding of India is update :D So, nothing seems less or more ... everything is more ...

sabrina wrote: Linda, a $ might be a small amount but your willingness to help them is worth lots.Thanks or helping them. Deepula, its right that in India it makes a lot of difference , just a $.

cabbage wrote: You are an angel---thank you for helping them! :-)

trueblue wrote: Being at the right place at the right time...your $1 has made someone's day....Everything is getting so Money Money Money, it is sad indeed that the doctors can refuse a sick person or any person because they are short a $1...thanks for helping them...BIG CHEESY SMILES :-)

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: The smallest acts can make the biggest difference to someone else. Thanks for caring and taking a moment to do something so nice! :)

heartofflesh wrote: This world is all about money.....very sad indeed but then there is always hope because of people like you....this an heartwarming story....Thanks for angels like you...

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